Buying a holiday home in France?

ADVICE FOR FRENCH PROPERTY BUYERS

Are you considering buying a holiday home in France? If so, you’re not alone! France is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, and owning a property there can be an excellent investment opportunity. Here are some things to consider when buying a holiday home in France:

Location:

When choosing a location for your holiday home in France, consider what you want to use it for. If you plan on renting it out to tourists, you may want to choose a location that is popular with visitors. If you want a peaceful retreat for yourself, you may prefer a more secluded location.

Budget:

Consider your budget when looking for a holiday home in France. Prices can vary widely depending on the location, size, and amenities of the property. Keep in mind that there may be additional costs involved with owning a property in France, such as property taxes, insurance, and maintenance fees.

Type of property:

There are many different types of properties available for purchase in France, including apartments, villas, and cottages. Consider what type of property will best suit your needs and budget.

Maintenance:

Owning a holiday home in France will require regular maintenance, even if you only use it for part of the year. Consider hiring a local property manager or caretaker to help maintain the property while you’re away.

Legal requirements:

Make sure you understand the legal requirements involved with owning a property in France. You may need to obtain a French mortgage, register with the local authorities, and pay various fees and taxes. It’s a good idea to work with a French estate agent who is familiar with the French property market to help guide you through the process.

The team at Euro Immobilier Chalais / Town & Country Property France have a wealth of experience when helping international clients with their French property purchase. Our knowledge and customer service are second to none, so let us help you through each stage of buying a house in France



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    Desired features

    House

    €435,000

    Azille, Aude

    DetachedPoolPrestige
    Ref: 705676
    more details
    Country House

    €328,600 HAI

    Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

    Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildings
    Ref: 705681
    more details
    Maison de Maitre

    €530,000 HAI

    Aumagne, Charente-Maritime

    Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPrestigeViews
    Ref: 705680
    more details
    House

    €170,000 HAI

    Mialet, Dordogne

    DetachedGite(s)Possible incomeSingle storeyViews
    Ref: 705679
    more details
    Country House

    €160,000 HAI

    Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette, Charente

    Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
    Ref: 705678
    more details
    House

    €249,100 HAI

    Sarrazac, Dordogne

    Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
    Ref: 705675
    more details
    Country House

    €180,000 HAI

    Chalais, Charente

    Character propertyDetachedPool
    Ref: 705673
    more details
    Maison de Maitre

    €381,600 HAI

    Aigre, Charente

    Character propertyDetachedGite(s)OutbuildingsPoolPrestige
    Ref: 705672
    more details
    House

    €499,500 HAI

    Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, Dordogne

    DetachedGite(s)Old stoneOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeViews
    Ref: 705671
    more details

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      House

      €435,000

      Azille, Aude

      DetachedPoolPrestige
      Ref: 705676
      more details
      Country House

      €328,600 HAI

      Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

      Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildings
      Ref: 705681
      more details
      Maison de Maitre

      €530,000 HAI

      Aumagne, Charente-Maritime

      Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPrestigeViews
      Ref: 705680
      more details
      House

      €170,000 HAI

      Mialet, Dordogne

      DetachedGite(s)Possible incomeSingle storeyViews
      Ref: 705679
      more details
      Country House

      €160,000 HAI

      Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette, Charente

      Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
      Ref: 705678
      more details
      House

      €249,100 HAI

      Sarrazac, Dordogne

      Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
      Ref: 705675
      more details
      Country House

      €180,000 HAI

      Chalais, Charente

      Character propertyDetachedPool
      Ref: 705673
      more details
      Maison de Maitre

      €381,600 HAI

      Aigre, Charente

      Character propertyDetachedGite(s)OutbuildingsPoolPrestige
      Ref: 705672
      more details
      House

      €499,500 HAI

      Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, Dordogne

      DetachedGite(s)Old stoneOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeViews
      Ref: 705671
      more details

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          The French property buying process includes a contract called the Compromis de  Vente where ther term of the sale are laid as well as the price – which will be in euros. So if you are living in the UK you will need to  convert pounds to euros so you can complete the purchase of your property in France. The same applies if you wish to change dollars to euros or other worlwide currencies.

          A Currency broker can offer favourable rates on these exchanges and could save you a small sum which go towards a new kitchen, bathroom or swimming pool!

          House

          €435,000

          Azille, Aude

          DetachedPoolPrestige
          Ref: 705676
          more details
          Country House

          €328,600 HAI

          Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildings
          Ref: 705681
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €530,000 HAI

          Aumagne, Charente-Maritime

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPrestigeViews
          Ref: 705680
          more details
          House

          €170,000 HAI

          Mialet, Dordogne

          DetachedGite(s)Possible incomeSingle storeyViews
          Ref: 705679
          more details
          Country House

          €160,000 HAI

          Beaulieu-sur-Sonnette, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
          Ref: 705678
          more details
          House

          €249,100 HAI

          Sarrazac, Dordogne

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
          Ref: 705675
          more details
          Country House

          €180,000 HAI

          Chalais, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedPool
          Ref: 705673
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €381,600 HAI

          Aigre, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)OutbuildingsPoolPrestige
          Ref: 705672
          more details
          House

          €499,500 HAI

          Saint-Saud-Lacoussière, Dordogne

          DetachedGite(s)Old stoneOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705671
          more details
          Country House

          €250,000

          Caudeval, Aude

          DetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)Possible income
          Ref: 705669
          more details
          House

          €138,500 HAI

          Jumilhac-le-Grand, Dordogne

          Old stoneOutbuildingsViews
          Ref: 705668
          more details
          House

          €135,000 HAI

          Ruffec, Charente

          Possible income
          Ref: 705670
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €1,350,000

          Mirepoix, Ariège

          Character propertyOld stonePoolPossible incomePrestige
          Ref: 705662
          more details
          House

          €206,700 HAI

          Clussais-la-Pommeraie, Deux-Sèvres

          DetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)Old stonePossible income
          Ref: 705667
          more details
          House

          €699,500 HAI

          Character propertyGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOutbuildingsPrestigeViews
          Ref: 705663
          more details
          House

          €349,800 HAI

          Thiviers, Dordogne

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705665
          more details
          Village House

          €165,000 HAI

          Saint-Priest-les-Fougères, Dordogne

          DetachedOld stonePossible income
          Ref: 705664
          more details
          House

          €466,400 HAI

          La Roche-Chalais, Dordogne

          DetachedOutbuildingsPoolPrestige
          Ref: 705659
          more details
          Mill

          €614,800 HAI

          Romagne, Vienne

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Large grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOutbuildingsPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705660
          more details
          Mill

          €530,000 HAI

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Good for horsesLakeLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705657
          more details
          House

          €130,000 HAI

          La Tour-Blanche-Cercles, Dordogne

          Character propertyDetachedOld stone
          Ref: 705656
          more details
          House

          €145,000 HAI

          La Coquille, Dordogne

          DetachedPossible incomeSingle storey
          Ref: 705655
          more details
          Village House

          €80,000 HAI

          Roumazieres-loubert, Charente

          Ref: 705654
          more details
          Mill

          €349,800 HAI

          Saint-Claud, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedNo close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705631
          more details
          Country House

          €285,000 HAI

          Roumazieres-loubert, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
          Ref: 705651
          more details
          Chateau

          €500,000

          Léran, Ariège

          Character propertyOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPrestige
          Ref: 705636
          more details
          Mill

          €620,100 HAI

          Poursac, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)LakeLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705638
          more details
          House

          €360,000

          Hounoux, Aude

          Character propertyGite(s)OutbuildingsPoolPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705649
          more details
          Country House

          €350,000 HAI

          Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

          DetachedPoolViews
          Ref: 705647
          more details
          Mill

          €397,500 HAI

          Saint-Ciers-sur-Bonnieure, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stonePoolRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705634
          more details
          House

          €385,000

          Léran, Ariège

          Character propertyOld stoneOutbuildingsPool
          Ref: 705645
          more details
          House

          €296,800 HAI

          Dampierre-sur-Boutonne, Charente-Maritime

          DetachedGite(s)Large grounds (1Ha+)OutbuildingsPoolPossible income
          Ref: 705646
          more details
          Country House

          €360,000 HAI

          Bonnes, Charente

          Character propertyGood for horsesOld stonePoolSingle storeyViews
          Ref: 705640
          more details
          Mill

          €286,200 HAI

          Fontclaireau, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705628
          more details
          Mill

          €381,600 HAI

          Blanzaguet-Saint-Cybard, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsRiver frontage
          Ref: 705632
          more details
          Country House

          €127,500 HAI

          Chassiecq, Charente

          Detached
          Ref: 705630
          more details
          House

          €358,280 HAI

          Chalais, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Old stoneOutbuildingsPoolViews
          Ref: 705629
          more details
          Manor House

          €900,000

          Pamiers, Ariège

          DetachedLarge grounds (1Ha+)PoolPrestigeViews
          Ref: 705626
          more details
          Country House

          €180,000 HAI

          Parcoul-Chenaud, Dordogne

          Character propertyDetachedPool
          Ref: 705623
          more details
          Village House

          €80,000 HAI

          Saint-Priest-les-Fougères, Dordogne

          DetachedOld stoneOutbuildings
          Ref: 705625
          more details
          Country House

          €318,000 HAI

          Poursac, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneViews
          Ref: 705620
          more details
          Town House

          €320,000

          Carcassonne, Aude

          Character propertyPossible incomePrestigeViews
          Ref: 705616
          more details
          House

          €449,440 HAI

          Confolens, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneViews
          Ref: 705618
          more details
          Mill

          €429,300 HAI

          Parzac, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705613
          more details
          House

          €375,000

          Cazalrenoux, Aude

          Character propertyGite(s)Old stonePossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705611
          more details
          Town House

          €275,000

          Mirepoix, Ariège

          Character propertyPossible income
          Ref: 705610
          more details
          Country House

          €290,000 HAI

          Bonnes, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705609
          more details
          Chateau

          €1,325,000 HAI

          Ribérac, Dordogne

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Good for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)OutbuildingsPoolPossible incomePrestigeWedding / Event / Retreat potential
          Ref: 705595
          more details
          Country House

          €249,950 HAI

          Taizé-Aizie, Charente

          Character propertyOutbuildingsRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705593
          more details
          House

          €95,000 HAI

          Chef-Boutonne, Deux-Sèvres

          Ref: 705585
          more details
          Village House

          €157,000 HAI

          Verteuil-sur-Charente, Charente

          Character propertyOld stoneOutbuildings
          Ref: 705592
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €333,900 HAI

          Chalais, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedNo close neighboursOutbuildingsPossible incomeWedding / Event / Retreat potential
          Ref: 705591
          more details
          Mill

          €495,000

          Bouilhonnac, Aude

          Character propertyDetachedOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolPrestige
          Ref: 705580
          more details
          House

          €245,000

          Montgradail, Aude

          Views
          Ref: 705589
          more details
          House

          €212,000 HAI

          Chalais, Charente

          Character propertyOld stone
          Ref: 705588
          more details
          Country House

          €290,000 HAI

          Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705529
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €371,000 HAI

          Saint-Priest-les-Fougères, Dordogne

          Ref: 705578
          more details
          Country House

          €298,500 HAI

          Mosnac-Saint-Simeux, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedNo close neighboursRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705553
          more details
          House

          €212,000 HAI

          Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, Charente

          DetachedSingle storeyViews
          Ref: 705552
          more details
          Village House

          €85,000 HAI

          Ladignac-le-Long, Haute-Vienne

          Character propertyOld stoneOutbuildingsViews
          Ref: 702995
          more details
          Mill

          €549,000 HAI

          Champagne-Mouton, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Good for horsesLakeLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOld stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomeRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705541
          more details
          Mill

          €399,620 HAI

          Luché-sur-Brioux, Deux-Sèvres

          Character propertyDetachedGood for horsesLakeLarge grounds (1Ha+)Old stoneOutbuildingsRiver frontageViews
          Ref: 705524
          more details
          Country House

          €270,300 HAI

          Puyréaux, Charente

          Character propertyOld stoneOutbuildingsPoolRiver frontage
          Ref: 705525
          more details
          Maison de Maitre

          €1,580,000

          Carcassonne, Aude

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Good for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOutbuildingsPoolPossible incomePrestige
          Ref: 705514
          more details
          Chateau

          €821,500 HAI

          Saivres, Deux-Sèvres

          Character propertyGite(s)LakeLarge grounds (1Ha+)Old stoneOutbuildingsPossible incomePrestigeViews
          Ref: 705519
          more details
          Chateau

          €848,000 HAI

          Lessac, Charente

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Good for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursOutbuildingsPoolPrestigeViews
          Ref: 705518
          more details
          Town House

          €280,000

          Montréal, Aude

          Character propertyPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705516
          more details
          Town House

          €458,450 HAI

          Chasseneuil-sur-Bonnieure, Charente

          Character propertyOld stonePrestigeViews
          Ref: 705507
          more details
          Country House

          €595,000

          Fanjeaux, Aude

          DetachedGood for horsesLarge grounds (1Ha+)OutbuildingsPossible incomeViews
          Ref: 705485
          more details
          Village House

          €269,000

          Bellegarde-du-Razès, Aude

          Character propertyViews
          Ref: 705504
          more details
          Chateau

          €1,980,000

          Carcassonne, Aude

          Character propertyDetachedGite(s)Large grounds (1Ha+)No close neighboursPoolPossible incomePrestigeWedding / Event / Retreat potential
          Ref: 705449
          more details
          Villa

          €7,200,000

          Grimaud, Var

          Ref: 705094
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,679,000

          Val-d’Isère, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705536
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €1,200,000

          Les Gets, Haute-Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705537
          more details
          Apartment

          €2,779,000

          Val-d’Isère, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705535
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €1,500,000

          Les Gets, Haute-Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705538
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €1,400,000

          Les Gets, Haute-Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705539
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €1,400,000

          Les Gets, Haute-Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705540
          more details
          Apartment

          €296,149

          Châtel, Haute-Savoie

          Ski
          Ref: 705542
          more details
          Apartment

          €462,954

          Châtel, Haute-Savoie

          Ski
          Ref: 705543
          more details
          Apartment

          €797,446

          Châtel, Haute-Savoie

          Ski
          Ref: 705544
          more details
          Apartment

          €945,808

          Châtel, Haute-Savoie

          Ski
          Ref: 705545
          more details
          Apartment

          €391,100

          Les Deux Alpes, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705547
          more details
          Apartment

          €624,686

          Les Deux Alpes, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705548
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,103,863

          Les Deux Alpes, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705549
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,922,500

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 704825
          more details
          Apartment

          €505,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705555
          more details
          Apartment

          €901,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705556
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,060,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705557
          more details
          Apartment

          €719,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705558
          more details
          Apartment

          €930,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705559
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,319,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705560
          more details
          Penthouse

          €2,649,000

          Alpe d’huez, Isère

          Ski
          Ref: 705561
          more details
          Apartment

          €1,290,000

          Ski
          Ref: 705567
          more details
          Penthouse

          €1,490,000

          Ski
          Ref: 705568
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €3,570,000

          Meribel, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705569
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €2,750,000

          Meribel, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705570
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €3,450,000

          Meribel, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705571
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €1,950,000

          Meribel, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705572
          more details
          Ski Chalet

          €2,950,000

          Meribel, Savoie

          PrestigeSki
          Ref: 705573
          more details