Building a New House in France

Welcome to our comprehensive Guide to Building a New Home in France, your indispensable on-line resource to the whole process of building in France. We review 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.

1. Introduction
2. Building Plots
3. Getting Free Advice
4. Appointing an Architect
5. Selection of a Builder
6. Building Estimate
7. Types of Building Contract
8. Terms of House Building Contract
9. Planning Notices
10. Financial Guarantees
11. Building Guarantee
12. Handover of Property
13. Dispute Procedures
14. Local Property Taxes
15. Household Insurance