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New build properties in France Off Plan French Property Specialist – Established 1988
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	Why buy new in France?			Why buy from A Place in France?
	Real alternative to renovation			French new build property specialists
	5% refundable deposit			Expert advice on the French property market
	Secure and simple buying procedure			Highly selective new build portfolio
	Low legal costs (3%-4%)			Free bilingual purchasing service
	Stage payments			Reliable after sales assistance
	Excellent letting and resale potential			No hard sell & no agency fees


A Place in France – guiding our clients Do bear the following key factors in mind when searching for your new home in France. The selling of new property in France is highly regulated for the protection of the purchaser: The benefits and safeguards of buying new The off plan buying procedure is a straightforward and safe procedure: new property contracts are government regulated, building guarantees are provided, buyers’ monies are kept in an escrow account and each development to be constructed is financially bonded. The reservation deposit for a new property in France is only 5% and fully refundable. Payments are then made in stages. The legal fees (French Notary) are low and amount to only 2.5% to 3.5% There are no agencies fees to pay in addition to the property price New build properties enjoy sustained capital growth and good resale potential. French inheritance law and ownership French inheritance law differs from the English system. Please take advice on these matters as early as possible in the buying process. This will enable you to choose the best way to own your French property (joint ownership, sole name, company, etc) prior to completion (signing of the Deed of sale). We are able to recommend solicitors who specialise in French conveyancing. Currency and Euro exchange rates When ready to buy your new property, do look into ways of securing the best exchange rates to protect yourself against negative fluctuations. It is now possible to fix an exchange rate for up to 2 years in advance. Please contact us for details.


New Build French Property A real alternative to renovation
					Renovation costs in France can rapidly exceed one’s budget as far as materials and project supervision is concerned. In some instances the renovation project will require planning permission and the administration involved will also add in time and costs to the original budget. New build properties on the other hand are priced more or less “ready to move into” which is a substantial benefit to the purchaser who knows from the outset the overall cost of the purchase.
New property in France is the first choice of the French buyers themselves and off plan properties in France are snapped up quickly. This is not surprising given the many financial and lifestyle benefits you enjoy when buying new build property in France: - 5% refundable deposit When purchasing an off plan France property, French law clearly states that the deposit required for the reservation of the property cannot exceed 5% of the purchase price. This is an attractive benefit which reduces the purchaser’s initial outlay. In the case of other property transactions the deposit required is 10%. - Secure and simple buying procedure Buying off plan properties in France is a straightforward and safe process. All new build properties are subject to French government regulated contracts designed to protect the interests of the purchaser. - Low legal costs (3%-4%) Legal fees on new build properties in France are low and amount on average to only 3.5% of the purchase price. This compares very competitively against 6% to 8% for an old property. The legal fees or Frais de Notaire include the French Notary’s fees and the Deed documents registration fees. - Stage payments Other financial advantages in buying a new property in France include stage payments which are made as construction progresses. - Excellent letting and resale potential Off plan properties in France are built on residential developments which are often gated and set in landscaped maintained grounds. This provides a secure, organised environment which is attractive to holiday letting agencies. In addition French off plan developments are often located close to all amenities, which is an important requirement from a holiday point of view. When time comes to resell these key features ensure good resale potential and sustained capital growth. - French lifestyle at the turn of a key As new build properties require little or no maintenance you are able to enjoy your place in France and French lifestyle from the moment you arrive. At the end of your stay you can lock up and leave your new home with full peace of mind and looking forward to your next visit.


Property for sale in Brittany Buying a new property in Brittany is a straight forward and simple process. With only 5% deposit which is fully refundable, you can secure the Brittany new property of your choice. Payments are then made in stages as construction progresses. We offer an exclusive range of properties in Brittany with starting prices below € 100K and we do not charge agency fees. We have visited the Brittany properties we offer and have first hand knowledge of the areas. As the UK New French Property specialist, we understand the off plan buying process well, so do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question. New properties for sale in Brittany


Where to buy a French property? Take a look at our region guide to decide where to buy your French Property
			The French property market still remains extremely popular with buyers from the UK and Ireland. With easy connections to highly sought after property locations, its endearing popularity and its close proximity to the rest of Europe, France offers French property buyers an undisputed quality of life as well as a stable economy in which to invest. Deciding on where to buy a property in France is no easy task. Each region is different. From picturesque Picardy and Normandy to the sun-drenched Côte d’Azur our France property guide features many of the most desirable locations in France.
The most popular regions for new build property buyers include the South of France (Côte d’Azur, Languedoc and Provence), the Loire Valley, south-west France (Aquitaine and Charentes), Brittany and Normandy, which are particularly popular with UK buyers. Winter holiday homes in the French Alps are also very popular, particularly in fashionable ski resorts such as Chamonix and Samoens. Buying a French property in one of the French Alps ski resorts is a dual season investment with good letting potential in both winter and summer months. Visit our French region guide Ask us for our opinion. We know our regions well from first hand experience.



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