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Building a New Home in France
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Site Selection
- 3. Getting Free Advice
- 4. Architects in France
- 5. Selection of Builder
- 6. Building Estimate
- 7. Building Contract
- 8. Terms of House Building Contracts
- 9. Planning Notices
- 10. Financial Guarantees
- 11. Building Guarantee
- 12. Handover
- 13. Disputes
- 14. Local Property Tax
- 15. Household Insurance
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Building a New House in France
Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to Building a New Home in France.
In this guide we consider the selection of a building plot in France, as well as the appointment of a French architect and a French builder.
We also review in detail the different types of French building contract, notably the CCMI.
Finally, we consider the operation of French building guarantees and the whole handover procedure for your new home in France.
- Introduction
- Building Plots
- Getting Free Advice
- Appointing an Architect
- Selection of a Builder
- Building Estimate
- Types of Building Contract
- Terms of House Building Contract
- Planning Notices
- Financial Guarantees
- Building Guarantee
- Handover of Property
- Dispute Procedures
- Local Property Taxes
- Household Insurance
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