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The fuss-free guide to bagging your dream home in France


Buying the perfect home in France can be a daunting prospect, but it doesn’t have to be – professional property finder Nadia Jordan offers her tips and advice


DO YOUR RESEARCH Research is the key to finding the perfect property. Keep in mind Abraham Lincoln’s quote: “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” It is important to have


a dream but also to have a realistic plan to achieve it. A successful property purchase is usually the result of good planning and research – before house viewings begin. Househunting in your own


country can be difficult but looking for a new home abroad is even more so. Sometimes this can lead to people diving in,


overlooking important things and compromising on too many aspects. Doing initial research will help keep you on track. It’s worth looking at lots of


different types of properties for sale online to get a feel for what you like and don’t like, what different regions offer, and approximate house prices in the areas you like. You can also identify what factors you are willing to comprise on should the need arise. If you’ve thought through what would and would not work for you, you can start your search with a clear idea of what you’re looking for and will waste far


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less time travelling to view unsuitable properties.


CHOOSE THE RIGHT HOUSE Make sure you choose the right property for you for now, but also for the future. Once you have narrowed down a specific region, you can think about what style of home will suit you best. Do you want a large farmhouse with lots of land in the middle of nowhere, a smart maison de maître in a village or town, a lock-up- and-leave village house or an apartment in a ski or spa town with all facilities?


Consider the number of


bedrooms you need and outdoor space. Do you hanker after a character property or something more modern? How about taking on a renovation project or would you rather move straight in? If you’ll live fullt-ime there, do you plan to work from the house, in which case you will need a good internet connection and office space. And if you want to be part of a community, you won’t want to be too isolated. How much land do you want? Ask yourself if you like gardening or would you prefer to sit on a terrace or balcony?


© NADIA JORDAN


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