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INFOrmation Your Comprehensive Guide to Buying & Selling in France

If you are looking to buy property in France - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property or buy-to-rent, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you. This INFOrmation Page provides you with a rundown on the key stages of buying real estate the French way, from the first steps (and the initial costs) through the process of finding and then purchasing your home in France. The cost of mortgages is explained, as are the main mortgage products you are likely to find. Finally, there's a look at the pre-sale efficiency report, the property professionals you are likely to encounter, an overview of French taxes, and pointers to places you can get further information, both on AngloINFO and elsewhere.

French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local real estate agents or realtors who have property for sale in France you will find it helpful to get understand every stage of the transaction. From the initial signing of the compromis de vente, through to when you are given the keys and the attestation de proprieté, this INFOrmation Page gives you the straight facts about every step of the property buying process.
Estate Agents in France
AngloINFO has a flourishing network of local websites across France and Monaco, collecting and publishing the most relevant information to the specific region where you live or plan to move. If you know where your life in France will be, why not get in touch with one of the many local English-speaking real estate agents that AngloINFO has listed in the following regions:
Brittany Estate Agents
Burgundy Estate Agents
Centre Val-de-Loire Estate Agents
Dordogne Estate Agents
French Alps Estate Agents
French Riviera Estate Agents
Languedoc-Roussillon Estate Agents
Limousin Estate Agents
Midi-Pyrénées Estate Agents
Monaco Estate Agents
Normandy Estate Agents
Paris Estate Agents
Pays-de-la-Loire Estate Agents
Poitou-Charentes Estate Agents
Provence Estate Agents
South Aquitaine Estate Agents
Strasbourg Estate Agents
Advertisements for property and real estate available to buy and to rent from across AngloINFO's network of sites in France. Private advertisers and real estate agents both offer a huge range of properties, no matter which French region interests you most for your property purchase or let.

Effective tax planning is important: here you get the low-down on the "new" regime introduced in January 2004 and how it may affect your property sale. Capital gains, if misunderstood, can make a big difference to your real estate transaction!
Selected French Real Estate & Property on AngloINFO
Featured Brittany Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
House for Sale-Rostrenen
An Advertiser offers:
Detached house for sale in the centre of Rostrenen. Easy walking distance to shops,market and public transport. The house is detached has front garden and...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Furnished property near Fougeres(35) Chateau
An Advertiser offers:
Furnished 3-storeyed property overlooking Fougeres Chateau. Walking distant to town and all other amenities. Fougeres is in the department of Ille et Vilaine. ...
Read more...posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Old vicarage renovated, equipped to rent
An Advertiser offers:
Old vicarage renovated and equipped to rent, short/long term. Situated in Josselin. Living area 130 sq. meters,kitchen, sitting room with dining area, 4...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Featured Dordogne Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Detached Cottage In Dordogne, Large Garden 75,000 Euros
An Advertiser offers:
Pretty cottage with large garden and separate area of woodland amounting to over an acre. Near Payzac in the Dordogne. Very stunning area, edge of small...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009
A magnificent manor house dating from the 15th and 16th centuries - For Sale
AGENCE ELEONOR offers:
A magnificent manor house dating from the 15th and 16th centuries. Set in 2 hectares of private mature gardens including a swimming pool and various...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 15, 2009
Three Bedroomed Renovated Farmhouse For Rent Near Lalinde
La Fontaine offers:
Beautifully renovated, three bedroomed farmhouse, situated in a rural hamlet, 5km outside Lalinde in large grounds with use of fishing lake if required....
Read more...posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Featured French Alps Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Apartment Set In Private Tranquil Gardens, In The Heart Of Nice, 5 Minutes Walk From Beach
Ross Hassett offers:
2 bedroom apartment set in the heart of Nice yet in an extremely quiet location. Address is Av. Georges Clemenceau and you are a 5 minute walk from the...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2009
New Build High Spec Ski Chalet - 45 minutes Geneva -1Km Grand Massif Ski Lift
Mark offers:
Traditional Exterior and Modern Interior 170M² on 2 levels. 1000M² land parking 3 vehicles. Incredible 360° mountain views 45 minutes from Geneva. Peaceful...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Featured French Riviera Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Long And Short Term Apartments To Rent In Antibes
Andree Browne offers:
Long Term One bedroom apartment in the old town, recently renovated. Fully furnished with modern furniture and kitchen fully equipped. Available from now....
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009
Flat For Rent In Antibes
An Advertiser offers:
Fully furnished 1 bedroom apartment for rent on the port of Antibes. The apartment is located in a residency overlooking the port. 4 2 square meters, 1...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
3 Bedroom house at EZE-BORD-DE-MER
An Advertiser offers:
Self-contained and modern 3 bedroom house located at Eze-Bord-de-Mer Within walking distance from the sea, this 143m² house offers tranquillity and proximity...
Read more...posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Featured Languedoc-Roussillon Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
3 bed detached in the Minervois in lovely garden with terraces and pool surrounded by lavender/buddlea
Phil Rider offers:
Push open the French shutters and let the sun stream into your south facing bedroom. Go back to bed for 10 minutes while you listen to the sounds of the French...
Read more...posted on Monday, October 26, 2009
Lovely Stone Detached Village House for Sale - Now reduced to €285,000 or nearest offer
An Advertiser offers:
Superb 3 bedroom detached Stone House with Garden, in Tresserre, a village near Le Boulou in the Pyrenees-Orientales, Languedoc, France. Excellent House in the...
Read more...posted on Thursday, September 17, 2009
Character house in country setting
Laforet Immobilier - Vallespir et Agly offers:
Large house ready to be renovated. Country setting but just a short drive from local commerce in Maureillas-las-Illas. Six hectares (almost 15 acres) of land....
Read more...posted on Friday, October 02, 2009
Featured Limousin Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
2 bedroom house in Uzerche for rent 390 euros a month
An Advertiser offers:
2 bedroom suberb town house in one of Correze''s most beautiful towns, Uzerche. The kitchen has built in cupboards double sink and a new woodburner with oven...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009
Featured Midi-Pyrénées Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Freelance? IT Contractor? If you're concerned about working as self-employed in France, there is an easy alternative!
Challenge & Co offers:
If you want to work on a freelance or contract basis, but are concerned about setting up as self-employed in France, there is an easy alternative. Suitable for...
Read more...posted on Saturday, October 31, 2009
Stunning Gite/Bed & Breakfast Complex for Sale near Cordes sur Ciel, Tarn (81)
An Advertiser offers:
Restored 18th Century Stone Farmhouse comprising a main habitation house, 3 running gîtes, 2 B&B rooms, workshop, large stone barn, large saline pool...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Cottage to Rent in the Foothills of the Pyrenees
An Advertiser offers:
To Rent from October 2009 - April 2010 Ideal for snow lovers, walkers, house-hunters or simply R & R and the experience of French rural life. It...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Featured Normandy Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Charming Cottage for sale €55,000
An Advertiser offers:
Cottage for sale Positive CU and full drawn plans for 3 bedroom dwelling Good solid Building Quite secluded spot between Brecey & St Hilaire Own private...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Cottages to let - short and long term available in two different locations.
An Advertiser offers:
We have 3 cottages to rent for either long or short term. Available now. Chataigne is a 2 bedroomed house, with 2 shower rooms, lovely kitchen/living room...
Read more...posted on Monday, September 21, 2009
5 Bedroom Stone House Between Brecey & St Hilaire, La Chapelle uree
An Advertiser offers:
La Grande Epelengere Fully Renovated to a high standard 5 Bedrooms 2 en suite Large living room with Granite fireplace Large dining room Large Kitchen with...
Read more...posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Featured Paris Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Paris Attitude - The Furnished Rental Specialist
Paris Attitude offers:
Paris Attitude is an Estate Agency that is specialized in letting out exceptional furnished apartments. More than 3000 owners have placed their confidence in...
Read more...posted on Monday, November 02, 2009
Freelance? IT Contractor? If you're concerned about working as self-employed in France, there is an easy alternative!
Challenge & Co offers:
If you want to work on a Freelance or contract basis in France, but are concerned about setting up as self-employed, there is an easy alternative. Suitable for...
Read more...posted on Friday, September 18, 2009
Build wealth: create a valuable real estate portfolio.
YMO Development offers:
The experience acquired by YMO Development, in property search and buying, has enabled us to develop a product offer tailored to the needs of French and...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2009
Featured Pays-de-la-Loire Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Character House to rent South Vendee
adnylo offers:
We have a very attractive fully furnished house to let long term near Fontenay le Comte. It has been extensively modernised and improved. The house has four...
Read more...posted on Friday, September 25, 2009
Unique Contemporary Villa in the Vendee (85)
An Advertiser offers:
A modern architect designed home located in a small village within easy reach of major towns, airports and beaches. The house offers 340m2 of living...
Read more...posted on Friday, November 06, 2009
bazatcoda offers:
RELOCATON - PROPERTY PART-EXCHANGE INVITED TO UK . Nr Poole Dorset ... Ground Floor Apartment, 2 Beds, 2 Bath/Showers, Kitchen with Fully Integrated...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Featured Poitou-Charentes Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
New property managers in Charente
Les Bons Voisins – Charente Vallée offers:
Les Bons Voisins property management network has arrived in the Charente, based near Cognac, and covering an area called "Charente Vallée." Established in...
Read more...posted on Friday, October 23, 2009
WWW.France4U.Biz are coming to your area and will save 50% on your property management fees
WWW.France4U.Biz offers:
WWW.France4U.Biz provide everything you need in property management. To find out more, contact Emily Ealing. Dont worry, all staff are fully registered and...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Absolute bargain! 260,000 euros
An Advertiser offers:
Beautiful large charentaise farmhouse for sale with additional outline planning permission for 150 sq. metre newbuild on the land. 270 sq. metres habitable...
Read more...posted on Monday, October 12, 2009
Featured Provence Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Country 2-bedroomed cottage - mid-long term rental, St Antonin-du-Var
An Advertiser offers:
Rustic 2 bedroom stone cottage in a quiet country location 1.5 kms from village of Saint Antonin, 7 kms from Lorgues. 65m2 detached set in its own hectare of...
Read more...posted on Wednesday, September 16, 2009
House for sale: Forcalquier- reduced price to 640,000€!
Agence Mylene Murano offers:
Charming 320m² house for sale, set on 17 hectares of land. Offering a unique panoramic view, guardians residence and 200m² independent...
Read more...posted on Monday, September 28, 2009
Le Mas du Coq 18th Century Farmhouse With Two Villas
LE MAS DU COQ offers:
LE MAS DU COQ 18TH CENTURY FARMHOUSE WITH TWO VILLAS 895,000 euro 18th century Farmhouse which has two villas each with 2 bedrooms. Two swimming pools and a...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Featured South Aquitaine Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Studio on 2 floors in the centre of Condom 200 euros a month
An Advertiser offers:
Recently renovated studio on two floors , 200 euros a month. No outside space, but in the middle of Condom town centre, near the river, parks and beautiful...
Read more...posted on Friday, September 11, 2009
Super large appt.-12kms.s.Pau
An Advertiser offers:
Spacious,newly renovated 2-bed.2-bath appt,in Historic house with private parking a secured parking for bikes. Open planwith large bay overlooking...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the answers on the the rules for captail gains tax introduced in January 2004 and the effect they could have on your purchase of property in France. Information given here is specific to the British home owner.

Information explaining the certificate of urban planning (town planning): what it is, why you may need it and how to get it. This is valuable information if you plan to buy, build or renovate property in France.

Information on how best to make your pounds, dollars euros or other money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.
French Leasebacks: Buying Off-Plan
Essential information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer of a leaseback, methods of financing leasebacks and how to make your exit from the leaseback plan.
Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France.

An explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant in France.

When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English.

The facts you need to know about renting a villa, house, apartment or studio flat on the French Riviera. The contract, "caution" and role of the letting agent and landlord.

The facts you need to know about renting a villa, house, apartment or studio flat in Paris. The contract, "caution" and role of the letting agent and landlord.

Buying Property in France utilising a SIPP: the facts you need to know about purchasing property in France via a Self Invested Personal Pension.

Explanation on the rights and responsibilities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.
 
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