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Reference Information Pages

• French Taxes: Wealth, Inheritance, Gift and Property Tax

  Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances.

• SCI and Property Purchase

  Explanation on the benefits and purpose of an SCI or Société Civile Immobilière when buying property in France

• Mortgages in France: The Cost and Procedure

  A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances.

• Building in France: French Planning, Forms & Permits

  Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France.

• French Leasebacks: Buying Off-Plan

  Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan.

• Diagnostic Survey Reports when Selling Property in France

  Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help.

• Renting a House or Apartment in France

  Information on finding a house or apartment to let. Details on the lease agreement (bail a loyer), deposit requirements and the condition report, insurance, the landlord and tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement, and the annual taxes.

• Syndics and Co-Propriétaires

  Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Propriétaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.

• Real Estate Jargon

  When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English.

• Buying a House or Property in France

  If you are looking to buy property in Western France whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you.

• Selling Property in France

  A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France.

• French Capital Gains Tax on Property, Shares & Goods

  Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment.

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