Books on French Property

A Good Selection of French Property Books.

The French Property Buyer's Handbook: Everything You Need to Know About 

Buying a House and Moving to France

This essential 2nd edition takes you through all the stages of buying a house 

and moving to France, covering everything a non-French person needs to know 

about: Buying a house in France - choosing the right area; the different 

property styles; looking for the right property; dealing with property 

agents; building your own house; arranging finance for the purchase; and,

negotiating the property transaction; and, Living in France - moving into 

your new house; getting all the paperwork right; opening bank accounts and 

tax; health and the French social security system; running a gite business; 

finding a job or starting a business in France; and, hundreds of tips and 

lots of advice on all those small matters that are key to making your 

purchase in France a success. All this is explained in straight-forward 

language, supported by a wealth of tables, contact details for further 

information, and many case studies of people who have bought property in 

France. Is this book for you? This book is for anyone looking to buy a 

property in France to use as a holiday home, to work from, or to start a new 

life abroad. It can be used as an active reference guide when on the ground 

in France, getting up early for that 8am appointment with an immobilier. But 

can also be used by people thinking about moving to France in the future, but 

who are not quite ready to make the move yet. This book highlights all the 

issues that you need to consider.

Many Brits dream of buying property in France and thanks to the Eurostar and 

budget airlines the country is closer than ever. Buying a House in France 

provides everything you need to know to buy a house whether for use as a 

second home, weekend retreat, base while working abroad, investment or 

retirement home. It provides a step-by-step guide to the buying process, 

advice from legal and financial experts to guidance on what you can get for 

your money and where. 

This comprehensive guide includes cultural and economical information and 

uncovers how to find all types of property from villas and apartments to 

farms and vineyards. Buying a House in France also includes case studies from

people who have already bought property in France with tips on how to get a 

bargain.

Also the book Buying a House in France covers all of the essentials for 

buying a house in France, from raising finance and dealing with estate agents

to arranging removals, getting power and water connected and dealing with 

builders. 

Buying a House in France addresses everything you’re unsure of, equipping you

with all the information you could ever need so that you know what to expect  

and how to avoid being ripped-off, helping you to get the best deal for your 

dream house in France.