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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:
4 Bedroom (3 bathroom) Furnished House for Rent, Central Brittany (Guemene-sur-Scorff, 56) €600pcm
Simon HARVEY offers:
Available for rental now at €600 per month:Warm & comfortable 4-bedroom 3-bathroom house set in pretty countryside in Central Brittany. In a small hamlet,...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, November 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 Burgundy Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Bentley's Of Burgundy,The Easy Way To Buy & Sell Property In South Burgundy
Bentley's of Burgundy offers:
We are a French registered, bilingual company who operate from Charolles, in the Saone & Loire department of South Burgundy. Our building company has been...
Read more...posted on Friday, November 13, 2009
Featured Dordogne Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Large Detached house, with pool, near Bergerac
An Advertiser offers:
This roomy house is set in approx. 2500 sq.m. of flat garden with mature trees. Located in quiet countryside but within 15 minutes drive to Bergerac and the...
Read more...posted on Saturday, October 24, 2009
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 Monday, November 23, 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:
Short and Long Term Apartments For Rent In Antibes
Antibes Apartments offers:
We have a variety of studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for short and long term rent in the Antibes area available immediately. For any enquiries...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 22, 2009
Apartment to let in Palais Miramar, Bd La Croisette, Cannes
alagence.com offers:
Centre of Cannes, the most prestigious address in Bd La Croisette, Palais Miramar, studio with balcony to rent empty or furnished. Ideal position for second...
Read more...posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Centre Of Antibes - Modern 1 Bed Apartment Available For Winter Let
An Advertiser offers:
Modern 1 bed apartment available to rent from 9th November until April/May 2010200m from Place de Gaulle6th floorUnderground parking spaceLarge balcony50m2: 1...
Read more...posted on Monday, October 26, 2009
Featured Languedoc-Roussillon Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
From dreams to reality...
S'ANTONI immobilier offers:
The S'ANTONI group and its network of real estate agencies (agencies in Agde, Cap d'Agde, Grau d'Agde, Marseillan, Mèze, Sète, Béziers, Pézénas: here is the...
Read more...posted on Monday, October 12, 2009
Skiing accomodation - Four bedroom Duplex, sleeps eight - centrally located in the popular resort of Les Angles. Approx 250 metres from chair lift
The Snow House for your ski holiday offers:
The Snow house is just 250 metres from the nearest chair lift . Centrally located in the superb character village of Les Angles it has easy access to all...
Read more...posted on Saturday, September 26, 2009
Cosy Two Bedroom Village House near Castelnaudary for Long/Short Term Rent
Sue Dyer offers:
Two bedroom cosy (furnished) house available immediately for long/short term rent. Kitchen (with cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer), sitting room, 2...
Read more...posted on Thursday, November 19, 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:
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
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 25, 2009
Cosy, Two Bedroom Village House near Mirepoix for Long Term Rent
Sue Dyer offers:
Furnished two bedroom, cosy house available immediately for short/long term rent. Kitchen (with cooker, washing machine, fridge/freezer), sitting room, 2...
Read more...posted on Friday, November 20, 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
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
B & B for sale in Suisse Normandie
ancien pressoir offers:
B&B for sale in the Suisse Normandie. Renovated stone house, barn & paddock. 300sqm living space, 6000sqm plot. Located 12 minutes from Falaise, 45...
Read more...posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Featured Paris Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
Neuilly sur Seine – Saussaye – 5 Room Apartment - 1 100 000€
Paris Promo offers:
  Neuilly sur Seine – Saussaye – 5 Room Apartment Saussaye. Modern building. Good address. 133 m². On the fourth floor with...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Paris - Marais 4e and St Germain 6e - well kept secrets
Papaty offers:
WELL KEPT SECRETS We are Papaty Finders, and when we have completed a search on behalf of our clients we can release some well kept secrets. These secrets are...
Read more...posted on Friday, October 09, 2009
Apartment for Rent – Paris 7th – Champs de Mars - 5 Room Apartment
Paris Promo offers:
  Paris 7th – Champs de Mars – 5 Room Apartment View of the Champs de Mars and the Eiffel Tower! RARE! On the third floor with...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 29, 2009
Featured Pays-de-la-Loire Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
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
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
Featured Poitou-Charentes Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
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
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
Bar Restaurant and Tabac for Rent or Sale
An Advertiser offers:
This business is currently in use and has a turnover (chiffre affaire ) in excess of 150,000 euros. Licence 4 The business comprises:   Bar and...
Read more...posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009
Featured Provence Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
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
Maison de Village for sale - Eguilles
An Advertiser offers:
Enjoy true Provençal life in this 200 year-old "maison de village" just 15 minutes from Aix-en-Provence. Do your shopping on foot, enjoy the local market and...
Read more...posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009
House for Rent - Aix en Provence
An Advertiser offers:
Charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath rare single family home in centre ville of Aix en Provence (rue du 11 novembre) available for long and short term rentals. Located...
Read more...posted on Sunday, October 18, 2009
Featured South Aquitaine Real Estate & Property For Sale & Rent:
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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