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Reference Information Pages

• Building in France: French Planning, Forms & Permits

  Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France.

• French Leasebacks: Buying Off-Plan

  Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan.

• Mortgages in France: The Price and Procedure

  A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances.

• Renting a House or Apartment in France

  Information on finding a house or apartment to let. Details on the lease agreement (bail a loyer), deposit requirements and the condition report, insurance, the landlord and tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement, and the annual taxes.

• French Capital Gains Tax on Property, Shares & Goods

  Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment.

• Moving House in France

  Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Riviera move as much as possible.

• French Real Estate Jargon

  When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English.

• French Taxes: Wealth, Inheritance, Gift and Property Tax

  Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances.

• Selling Property in France

  Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France.

• Diagnostic Survey Reports when Selling Property in France

  Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help.

• Syndics and Co-Proprietaires

  Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.

• Buying a House or Property in France

  If you are looking to buy property on the French Riviera - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you.

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