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House selling

What do people searching for a new home in France look for?

Answer: A bungalow near the sea which is energy-efficient, open plan - and with king-size beds - for less than €320,000, claims a study of search terms

What capital gains tax on non-residents’ former French main home?

There can be declarations to be made in both countries when a resident abroad sells a French property

Can buyers claim the interest on their French house deposit?

Who gets the interest often depends on the contract, so for expensive properties and where delays are anticipated it is worth specifying that you want it

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Can I pull out of a house sale in France after making a written offer?

We look into whether purchasers who have signed a formal offre d’achat can cancel without consequences if they have a change of heart

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Estate agents bypassed as French property prices rise

Three readers share their experiences and tips for buying directly from the seller

Do former tenants have a claim on our French house?

In some cases in France, long-standing tenants have a droit de préemption. We explain

Can we receive money from sale of French house into a UK account?

We also explain how Britons who sell a €150,000-plus French second home must now (post Brexit) hire a tax agent

Locals try to block sale of €6m villa with protected French coast land

Four hectares of eroding coastline are part of the property in a luxury villa sale near Saint-Jean-de-Luz in southwest

Property sales explode in Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany since Covid

Prices have jumped by more than 40% in some areas to set new records but remain some of the most affordable in the region

Buying a home in France: Electricity report is for buyer to deal with

Electrical anomalies are not always serious but it is best to be transparent with the buyer

Must I inform the mairie when I buy a home in France?

We explain whether registering at the mairie is a legal obligation, or just a good idea, when you move into a new commune in France

Notaires must confirm sellers are not bankrupt

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