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f you’ve been dreaming of a home in France – perhaps a quaint village house, a country home with gîtes, an apartment on the coast, a ski pad or even a
château – there is no time like the present to make it a reality. In this guide you will fi nd essential advice and insight from our range of experts, from buying hotspots to tax, legal, currency, mortgages and visa tips, and more.
So if 2024/5 is the year in which you plan to buy a property in France or make a permanent move, let us guide you...
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Contents 04 06
WHY BUY IN FRANCE? Just a few of the reasons
why France remains so popular
FRENCH HOTSPOTS! Our pick of locations off ering
a variety of landscapes, culture, gastronomy and properties
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TOP TIPS Key aspects to consider when
planning your French property purchase
FRENCH LAW An overview of the legal
process when buying a home in France
WEALTH MANAGEMENT Make sure your pensions,
savings and investments are tax-effi cient
CURRENCY What you need to know about
foreign exchange when buying a French property
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REMOVALS How to ensure your moving
day goes as smoothly as possible
MORTGAGES Essential property fi nancing
guide for British buyers in France
VISAS How to stay longer in France
and apply for residency
HEALTHCARE All you need to know about
the French healthcare system
EDUCATION Discover the benefi ts of
international schools in France
PLANNING PERMISSION Rules and regulations when
renovating or building in France
DRIVING Why you should take out
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