Buying Property in France

Welcome to our Guide to Buying a Property in France, your comprehensive on-line resource to the legal process of buying French property.

If you are looking for a house in France, whether a holiday home, for retirement, or to work in France, we take you through the complete process, from the purchase contract to completion and the acte authentique.

The guide includes a review of the main contract issues you need to consider, as well as information on fees and taxes and the different forms of property ownership possible in France, which may be important for inheritance considerations.

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1. Our Top Tips

2. Offer to Buy

3. Contract Process

4. Contract Conditions

5. Property Surveys

6. Local Searches

7. Sole Ownership

8. Forms of Joint Ownership

9. Company Ownership

10. Ownership Structures - Conclusion

11. Completion Formalities

12. Fees and Taxes Payable

Annex: Pre-Contract Enquiries

Glossary of French Property Terms