French property: excellent value for money or trap for the unwary?
Smith, S.
French property: excellent value for money or trap for the unwary? - 2000 - Farm Tax Brief 15(9) October 2000, 69-71(3) .
Looks at the practicalities of investing in the French property market. Highlights key differences between the French and English house buying systems, and advises that buyers of French property should be aware of additional legal fees, estate agent's commission, and service charges in addition to the distinctive French contracts. Concludes that a purchase should not be considered until advice has been sought on inheritance and French taxes.
FRANCE
LEGAL SYSTEM
FEES
Contracts
HOLIDAY HOMES
PROPERTY PURCHASE
OVERSEAS PROPERTY
PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
French property: excellent value for money or trap for the unwary? - 2000 - Farm Tax Brief 15(9) October 2000, 69-71(3) .
Looks at the practicalities of investing in the French property market. Highlights key differences between the French and English house buying systems, and advises that buyers of French property should be aware of additional legal fees, estate agent's commission, and service charges in addition to the distinctive French contracts. Concludes that a purchase should not be considered until advice has been sought on inheritance and French taxes.
FRANCE
LEGAL SYSTEM
FEES
Contracts
HOLIDAY HOMES
PROPERTY PURCHASE
OVERSEAS PROPERTY
PROPERTY-RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSAL OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY