Real estate in France - buying French properties
Property in France remains extremely affordable. This fact alone makes investing across the Channel very appealing. But when you add in breathtaking scenery, wonderful architecture, rich history and a fascinating culture, it is easy to see why so many are enthralled with the country. France is the world´s biggest tourist destination with in excess of 76 million foreigners visiting annually and, for some, a fortnight in a gite or a resort is not enough . They become determined to enter the world of real estate in France and purchase their own French properties.
If you are considering buying property in France as a holiday home, investing in French properties to let or moving there permanently you have arrived at the right place.
Overseas-homes-direct.com has hundreds of pages dedicated to anyone interested in buying real estate in France:
- Visitor information, where to go and what to see.
- Buying property in France including property hotspots, market report and information on the popular regions of France.
- French investment properties including buy-to-let mortgages and rental properties, buying off plan, key golf resorts and registration to our investor club.
- Living, working and emigrating to France including finding work, buying a business and living in France. Also, features on education and healthcare in France.
- Finance and Legal Guides including a comparison of UK and French mortgages, taxation, currency issues, the buying process, legal services plus avoiding inheritance tax in partnership with John Howells.
- Resources, including FAQs, diary of events and useful web sites.
In addition to extensive pages of information on buying property in France and links to other resources, Overseas-Homes-Direct.com also provides a range of other tools and benefits.
- Interactive maps: Visualise the locations of your chosen French properties, see the temperatures, flight times, and how to get to the airport and local services.
- Property listings from hundreds of agents and developers, with advanced property search or by map location.
- Contact via email or phone our call centre, property vendors and local UK sales agents to help you when buying real estate in France.
- Service directory of local agents, developers, solicitors, banks and other companies that can help you during the process of buying property in France.
- Register for our news and property alerts.Travel shop in conjunction with LowCostDeals, so you can book your flight, hotel and car hire for your inspection trip.
- Online villa renting service where you either book a holiday home or maximise your investment by renting out your French properties throughout the year.
- Book shop for any extra reading or for buying a CD to learn the lingo
- Business shop - our online database of businesses for sale in France
Buying French properties and investing in real estate in France
There are many different types of French properties for sale and much to know about the process and costs of finding and buying property in France.Real estate in France can sometimes represent great value-for-money but there are also pitfalls to avoid. Many overseas purchasers look at buying property in France purely for investment purposes and you should research the market for real estate in France thoroughly before committing to any investments.
Living in your property in France
Bear in mind that living in your own property in France will not be the same as being on holiday in France. You should aim to collect together as much information as possible about emigration and working in France. The correct financial and legal information will help you stay on the right side of the law, too. Thorough research will mean you can make the most of your time in France whether you are planning on working, studying or retiring there.
Buying real estate in France may be the best thing you ever do, so let Overseas Homes Direct guide you through the multitude of available French properties. With our help, you will be able to make the most of your new property in France.
