Property to Buy in France

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Looking for property to buy in France? ... then visit our online property search. We offer a wide choice of properties for sale in France, including many new build properties. Whatever you want to buy, whether it's a skiing chalet in the Alpine ski resorts, an apartment in Paris or a quiet, small house in the South with a lake side view, French Investment Property can help you find it.

We have one of the largest selections of houses for sale in France, and can assist you throughout the purchase. If you cannot find the property you want on our site we will introduce you to a locally-based property search service who will probably be able to find you what you require. We will also give you an introduction to a qualified bilingual notary signing agent able to advise on all aspects of the purchase. Through our sister company French-mortgage.com, we can access loans at the best rates available. Should you then wish to let the property we can provide assistance with the following:

	An introduction to a local rental agent familiar with letting properties in the area concerned, who will produce a rental valuation for the property.
	Guidance on the likely returns you will achieve (excluding capital gains) at given levels of rent and interest rates.
	An introduction to a qualified bilingual lawyer able to advise on all aspects of the letting of the property at specially negotiated rates.
	A firm of property managers able to provide a support service for both proprietor and tenants.

France is the first choice for many because house prices are much cheaper than either the UK or many other European countries, a fact confirmed by the Economist magazine during their recent survey of global house prices.

Some people want a house which can be let out most of the time, but available for themselves as a holiday home for two or three weeks a year (a seasonal let). Others are looking for a long-term investment that will give a total return exceeding that available from other financial investments. This normally means letting the property unfurnished for use as a home (a permanent let). The latter offers a steady return that is much better than many financial investments, even if capital gains are excluded.

The French market for permanent lets can present solutions to the common problems encountered by those letting in Britain - no tenants and increasing interest rates. First, French banks offer rates of interest which are fixed throughout the term. Second, the French rental market offers one of the largest tenant pools within Europe. Approximately 25% of the French housing stock, around 5 million households, is privately owned but rented out. Finally, the basic unfurnished residential lease is 3 years renewable, which means tenants stay put for much longer.

For any additional information about our services please contact us.

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