Buying a House in France (Buying a House - Vacation Work Pub) [Paperback]

Andre de Vries (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003 | Series: Buying a House - Vacation Work Pub

A complete guide to buying property in France, including where to find the perfect house and how to buy it.

Editorial Reviews

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"The whole process of a French property purchase in examined, from information on France itself, to choosing a location, buying procedures, renovation and building, renting, removals, residency, retirement, and making money from your property. One aspect which has tended to be overlooked by some other books is reports on property in the different areas of France; architecture, prices, and hotspots are looked at, as well as the administrative organization of the regions."
--French Property News

"Everything you need to know to buy your property."
--Everything France Magazine

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

This informative guide is broken into 4 major parts:
Part I - includes history, culture, economy, Visas, permits, residence regulations, health care, education, food, drink and shopping.
Part II - profiles of the regions of Italy; climate, topography & attractions; types of property available; comparative tables of prices; selecting the best places to buy.
Part III - red tape, planning and surveys; securing legal & other experts; currency conversion, taxes and mortgages; conveyancing, contracts & deposits.
Part IV - restoration and renovation; dealing with local artisans; gardens, pools & security; making money from your property; removals, pets and customs.
You will also find information on making a fresh start, your dream retirement, finding a holiday home and up-and-coming areas as well as useful contacts and personal case histories.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Vacation Work Publications; 1st edition (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854582984
• ISBN-13: 978-1854582980
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,835,590 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, July 17, 2006

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This review is from: Buying a House in France (Buying a House - Vacation Work Pub) (Paperback)

One of many books on buying a house in France that I have bought since embarking on the road to home ownership in France. This one, like many, is written from a primarily British perspective, but it contains enough general information to make it a useful addition to your library. It has a particularly good section describing the various regions in France (and what a variety!) for those not yet decided where to settle.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars informative for the right person, May 29, 2006

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Anna "seanntriubhas" (Beantown, Mass) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Buying a House in France (Buying a House - Vacation Work Pub) (Paperback)

This book is written from a BRITISH perspective, so comparisons and examples of protocol won't make much sense to most Americans (myself included). There are, however, shorter sections relating to Americans moving to/living in France, so skip the parts that explain what EU citizens need to do and you'll probably find a paragraph about what you need to do. Some knowledge of architectural and/or building terms will be helpful, but is not entirely necessary.

Still, overall this is an informative and surprisingly enjoyable read.