Buying a Home in France

by Hampshire, David

• ISBN13: 9781901130904
• ISBN10: 1901130908
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Survival Books

Summary

For anyone thinking of buying a home in another country, here is essential information to help them with their purchase. Foreign buyers can often get caught in a sea of red tape, but author David Hampshire takes the worry out of dealing with the bureaucracy with clear-cut instructions on how to seek, buy and develop property. Each book deals with mortgages, taxes and where to get financing and insurance. Vital information is also included on how to select a real estate agent and how to deal with utility companies. Whether buyers are seeking a mansion, villa, farmhouse, townhouse or apartment, a vacation or permanent home, the "Buying A Home Series" will help make their dreams come true.

Table of Contents

Major Considerations	p. 15
Why France?	p. 16
Buying For Investment	p. 19
Climate	p. 20
Economy	p. 23
Cost Of Property	p. 24
Cost Of Living	p. 25
Permits & Visas	p. 27
Working	p. 32
Retirement	p. 33
Language	p. 36
Health	p. 39
Pets	p. 42
The Best Place to Live	p. 47
Geography	p. 49
Regions	p. 50
Location	p. 76
Getting There	p. 84
Getting Around	p. 90
Your Dream Home	p. 97
Research	p. 98
Avoiding Problems	p. 99
Renting Before Buying	p. 103
House Hunting	p. 109
Estate Agents	p. 111
Property Prices	p. 115
Fees	p. 122
Types of Property	p. 125
Buying A New Home	p. 127
Buying An Old Home	p. 130
Community Properties	p. 132
Retirement Homes	p. 138
Timeshare & Part-Ownership Schemes	p. 139
Buying A Business Property	p. 143
Inspections & Surveys	p. 146
Swimming Pools	p. 150
Renovation & Restoration	p. 151
Building Your Own Home	p. 158
Selling Your Home	p. 163
Money Matters	p. 169
French Currency	p. 171
Importing & Exporting Money	p. 172
Banks	p. 175
Mortgages	p. 180
The Purchase Procedure	p. 189
Conveyancing	p. 190
Contracts	p. 192
Completion	p. 200
Moving House	p. 205
Shipping Your Belongings	p. 206
Pre-Departure Health Check	p. 209
Immigration	p. 210
Customs	p. 211
Embassy Registration	p. 213
Finding Help	p. 214
Moving In	p. 216
Checklists	p. 218
Taxation	p. 223
Income Tax	p. 224
Wealth Tax	p. 232
Property Taxes	p. 233
Capital Gains Tax	p. 236
Inheritance & Gift Tax	p. 238
Insurance	p. 245
Health Insurance	p. 247
Household Insurance	p. 250
Third Party Liability Insurance	p. 253
Holiday & Travel Insurance	p. 254
Letting	p. 257
Types Of Rental Property	p. 259
Rules & Regulations	p. 261
Location	p. 262
Swimming Pool	p. 263
Letting Rates	p. 263
Furnishings	p. 264
Keys	p. 264
Using An Agent	p. 265
Doing Your Own Letting	p. 267
Information Packs	p. 269
Maintenance	p. 271
Security	p. 272
Increasing Rental Income	p. 273
Miscellaneous Matters	p. 275
Crime	p. 276
Heating & Air-Conditioning	p. 277
Home Security	p. 280
Postal Services	p. 282
Shopping	p. 283
Telephone Services	p. 288
Television & Radio	p. 297
Utilities	p. 301
Appendices	p. 315
Useful Addresses	p. 316
Further Reading	p. 323
Useful Websites	p. 326
Weights & Measures	p. 330
Maps	p. 334
Airline Services	p. 339
Glossary	p. 342
Index	p. 353
Order Forms	p. 360
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