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We are trying to work out if it's worth selling our holiday home in France but need to understand all the related costs. We are resident in UK. What are the Tax implications/ costs of selling in France, the property has been owned for four years. Does the tax burden change if sold after five years of ownership? Also, can anyone give any idea of the costs of notaire's fees for sale, other legal costs of sale, typical estate agents fee plus anything else we should consider. One last thing does anyone know the typical cost charged by electricity and water companies for installing independent metered supplies to a property? The property was sold to us with meters but we soon learnt that this portion of a sub-divided house did not have independent supplies but was piggy-backed off the original house's services. Any help appreciated. Thanks.