House Purchase in North West France

[Michael]

We need advice on how to approach the purchase of a property, the costs involved, property and land taxes, any other taxes, charges, heating, electrical, phone, internet and any other likely costs. Labour charges for a competent handyman or what is involved in registering an English tradesmen to carry out works ranging from odd jobs to electrical and gas work.

We are looking to purchase a decent sized property around 300m2- 400m2 and costing up to £300,000 with outbuildings and some land for future development. Initially the property would be a holiday home for the family and would also be let out to other families. Would require a character property with all the essential works having been undertaken already. Would require a swimming pool or the space to build one preferably inside. We like the area around Montreuil and would like to be near the sea and close to a large town

We have experience of property acquisitions in the UK, but absolutely none in France. There is also the possibility of moving out to France permanently in 5-10 years time when, having sold our main home in England we would move to a much larger property in France with the intention of running a letting or holiday rental business.

Is there a site where we could find out about taxation etc if we made France our home or if it would be more advantageous to retain roots in England where we have a decent sized property portfolio.

Apologies for the rambling nature of the post.

[Hoddy]

Welcome to the forum, Michael. You ask so many questions that it would take a book to answer them. May I suggest that to begin with you look at the FAQs at the beginning of all the forum sections.

You will then be equipped to ask more specific questions which I'm sure forum members will be happy to help with.

 

Hoddy

[Llwyncelyn]

Dear Michael you are nothing but thorough.  This is a huge subject area and as someone has suggested read the FAQ on this site buy some books on line or direct on the subject area and plan for the future.  Visit and visit again France read as much as you can and then refine your views

There are a myriad of things and more than those outlined in your post to think about.  Reality on the ground is again something else.

best wishes and welcome aboard.

 

rdgs