Buying French property for sale
Buying French property for sale is a totally different ball game to purchasing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. There are all manner of varying rules and regulations that need to be properly understood before you can safely accomplish the deal. Beyond Biarritz is here to guide you through the French property purchasing process, which generally takes up to three months to complete.
Beyond Biarritz property purchasing services
When you buy your French property for sale, Beyond Biarritz will give you advice on the purchase, negotiation and preliminary deed, and we will put you in touch with an estate agent and a lawyer (notaire). We will liaise between them to ensure the whole process is stress free. Our notary is particularly meticulous and experienced in working with our overseas clients.
Beyond Biarritz charges a set fee for each service package. Contact us for more details.
Associated fees for buying property in France
You need to budget for around 15% in diverse fees for purchasing a property in France. Estate agents command high fees of approximately 5-8% and on top of this you will need to account for the notary fees (usually around 7%), which include stamp duty and all registration taxes.
If you take out a mortgage to finance the purchase of your French property for sale, you will need to allow for a registration fee of 1% of the mortgage value. Beyond Biarritz works with several banks and can assist with setting up the mortgage application and opening a current account.
Contact us to learn more about French property for sale and the processes/fees involved.