IF you buy an old property and are keen to keep it in its original style, or return it to its former glory, then your building work is likely to be slightly different from the norm.
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Working on older property
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A mortgage in France
APPLYING for a mortgage in France is not too difficult as long as you follow some simple advice, and have your paperwork prepared.Mortgages or home loans (hypothèque) are available from all major French banks with Crédit Agricole the largest lender.
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Surveying a French property
MANY people head off to search for their dream home in France with little more than a sheet of paper from the estate agent.
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The role of a notaire
THE notaire is an important figure in French society, they see 15 million people every year and draft more than 4 million legal documents.Their involvement in the processing of the paperwork involved in purchasing a property is authorized by the Ministry of Justice and strictly regulated.
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Morning sun on the castle walls
ON a chill Monday morning the sun rises over the hills to warm the frosty fields and valley floor.
Here the castle above the village of Sauveterre la Lémance, in the Lot et Garonne, is the first to catch the sun.
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Finding French estate agents
FRENCH estate agents (agent immobilier), just like their British counterparts, are there to bring buyers and sellers of property together.To work in their own right an agent must possess a carte professional which is granted to those who have met standards or have considerable experience.
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Searching for property sales
THANKS to the internet there are a wide range of websites that will aid you in your research into finding French property for sale.
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Words for your French life
TO savour the real taste of France, taking in the language as well as its lifestyle is key to getting the most from your time here.
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Termites in French regions mapped out
ONE of the things to consider when buying a property in France is that the building is free of termites.This is especially true in the south and south west of the country, which have a higher incidence of termites in properties.
It is possible to treat a place to rid it of termites and if you buy a home then a report should be supplied to say it is clear of the insects.
There is a very simple website, www.termites-info.com that offers clear advice and information on the latest rules and regulations.
It also provides a map of the areas of France that suffer from a termite problem.
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Keep track of ticks in France
IF you are bringing a pet to France one of the things you need to be aware of are the dangers posed by ticks and other insects.Diseases such as leishmaniasis, babesiosis, ehrlichiosis and heartworm can prove fatal so precautions should be taken.
It is possible to buy Frontline spray-on and spot treatment that can be applied to cats and dogs, make sure your pet doesn’t try and shake it off once applied.
