What are the pitfalls of buying a house in France?

French Buyer's Mistakes: During Your Property Visit
  • Viewing your property through rose-tinted glasses. ...
  • Being unrealistic about renovations. ...
  • Not getting the right documentation. ...
  • Not seeking independent advice before you purchase. ...
  • Making direct payments without your notaire. ...
  • Not budgeting for fees and taxes.




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However, if you want to stay longer than 90 days at a time, then you will need to apply for a visa. The process is quite simple and only costs €99. There are 2 visa options, both of which relate to temporary stays in France (of less than 12 months):

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The relatively sarsely populated departments in Central France (Creuse, Vienne, Haute Vienne, Indre, Cher, Allier and Loiret) have traditionally been the cheapest places to buy property in France.

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As a traveller to France, you can, of course, bring your personal items and belongings with you, and no taxes or duties will be due for any items deemed reasonable items for a traveller to bring on a trip.

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