Category: Property

IF you buy a property in rural France it won’t be long before you meet members of the local hunt for the first time.

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IT is possible that you may need a visa if you are visiting France for an extended time, especially if you are from outside the European Union.

Whilst there are no restrictions on foreigners buying French property you want to make sure that you can enjoy it whenever you want.

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THE risk of a natural disaster or a major industrial accident occurring near your home is quite small.

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THE south west of France is dotted with pigeonniers, those slender, tall towers that once homed ready-made meals and fertilizer producing pigeons.

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HERE are a couple of interesting stories about running a business in France and the ins-and-outs of leaseback schemes.

Both articles feature in the online version of The Times and the first looks at the experiences and pitfalls of start-up businesses.

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THE process of buying a property in France is quite straight forward, if you have an understanding of the process involved.

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I’M a big fan of the French adventures of Telegraph columnist Michael Wright, and this week’s piece will make many property renovators smile.

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Update: Number change for France Telecom’s English language helpline

GETTING a phone installed in your French property will be high on your to-do list.

But help is at hand with France Telecom’s English language service that allows you to call, toll-free, for advice and assistance.

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IF you buy a property at auction in France not only can the sale process be completed in under a fortnight, but you may pick up a bargain.

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THE completion of the sale of a property in France is undertaken by the notaire using an Acte de Vente, or deed of sale.

The signing of this important document will take place in the notaire’s office, but first you should make sure of a few things.

First be happy that all the clauses/conditions suspensives have been satisfied from your Compromis de Vente.

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