Monday 2^nd October 2006

Bricks and Mortar

Whether it's a dream, an investment opportunity or just a practical need for a family home, many people come to the point where they want to find and buy a house in France. Like many things, this process is regulated, with a sequence of specific steps to take and the better prepared you are the more likely you are to get the right place at the right price. 

Step-by-step guidelines

AngloINFO's INFOrmation Page that's a Guide to Buying a Property in France explains each step of the process from the point at which you've identified a property to buy, through to completion of the sale.

But before that can happen you need to find that property. In the Property & Real Estate category of The AngloFILE you'll find English-speaking property search specialists (or "house hunters") as well as estate agents knowledgeable in the region representing properties for sale. And if you've found a place you like but are unsure about its condition, you'll find a surveyor to undertake a home inspection or an architect to consult on alterations or even a new build.

A key element when you're looking to buy is to have a handle on the local jargon. And where better to start than AngloINFO's page on Real Estate Jargon? This gives you the low-down on lots of terms you'll find in real estate agents' windows and in the small ads - from rangements to cuisine americaine.

And if you harbour the dream of restoring an old building (or even if there are some minor travaux that need doing) take a look at the AngloINFO French Building Jargon Guide - an invaluable list of terms that you need when doing this kind of work.

What else?

To keep up with all the new stuff on AngloINFO is easy - just click here! We've been adding new entries to the AngloFILE just about every day, and there are now over 1,700 listings there!

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