The Complete Guide to Buying Property in France

"Packed with practical, expert advice, this is an indispensable guide on how to avert disaster when purchasing a French property. With step-by-step guidance, it deals with the finer details to make your move a stress-free success. No prospective buyer should be without it." --- Everything France "A practical guide that deals with all the relevant issues." --- Mortgage Advisor and Home Buyer "A constant reference point." --- French Property Links .." an excellent guide packed with practical detail."--- Executive Woman "This book is full of practical, expert advice"---Business Plus "Full of practical, expert advice...guides you through every step of the purchasing process, from choosing your location to financing the deal and navigating the French taxation system...with advice on letting out a house once you've bought it, and tips on schools, doctors and pension rights in France, Buying a Property in France covers everything you need to know before taking the plunge." ---Families Journal The climate, culture and lifestyle make buying property in France a very seductive proposition. This fully revised second edition of "The Complete Guide to Buying Property in France" is the most informative and best-value book available on the subject. It is packed with expert advice on every issue you will need to consider, including: * choosing your location -- the regions of France, their property markets and transport links * every step of the purchasing process * financing your purchase * French inheritance and taxation rules * health and education * adapting to your French lifestyle * renting and letting a home in France * setting up a business in France Packed with practical details such as usefulvocabulary, Web sites, contact addresses, and sample letters, it is your essential companion to avoiding the pitfalls and turning your dream into a reality.