Real Estate In France · Primary · Secondary · Investment

Thinking of purchasing a home in France for use as a primary residence, secondary residence or investment property?

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This course · Real Estate In France · Primary · Secondary · Investment · is a highly informative way to gather information to merge with your planning as you consider purchasing a primary residence for retirement or semi-retirement, a secondary residence for vacations and short stays or an investment property for revenue and later use as a primary or secondary residence.

As your instructor, with over 40+ years experience in finance, real estate, corporate relocation, personally semi-retired (finally) and living abroad in the Languedoc-Roussillon, the south of France, you will receive clarity, encouragement, direction and support during this course to assure you are on track with your real estate goal of purchasing property in France.

France has it all...rolling hills, sparkling rivers, stunning ancient villages, cities of culture, sweeping vineyards, wonderful coastlines, vast areas of open space....and of course...exquisite wine, over 400 different varieties of fromage (cheese) and the most Michelin starred chefs in the world according to the 2020 publication of the Michelin Guide with Japan (second) and Italy (third) in hot pursuit.

You have definitely chosen the right place to purchase your primary residence, secondary residence or investment property.

Purchasing a home in France remains an attractive proposition for many people considering retirement or semi-retirement in a place other than their home country.

France is a country filled with traditions, a high quality of life and natural beauty.

This course will provide an overview of the regions and departments in France, 2020 property prices, advantages, amenities and more...

Can you afford to purchase a home in France?

I respond with a resounding...."Yes".

Buying a property in France is an obtainable pursuit.

Contrary to what you may think, in France, you tend to get a lot for your money.

The types of properties you’ll find across France vary significantly by location; the same as in your home country.

While in Paris you may struggle to find any housing situation outside of an apartment, in the countryside you will be welcomed with acres and acres of land, sprawling estates, villas, homes and townhouses.

What type of property you ultimately decide to purchase will depend on your criteria: pricing, location, climate, and usage.

Whenever a family member, friend or even my own children ask my advice as part of their property search...I always say the same thing...

"At the end of the day...where to you want to wake up? What do you want to be the first thing your eyes see each day?"

That is always a great starting point...then we can move forward with...pricing, location, climate, and usage.

France is the #1 most visited country in the world with no signs of slowing down.

France is one of Europe’s core performing housing market.

It continues to attract retirees, expats, and international investors with stable year-on-year price growth.

During this course, I will point you in the right direction...

What might have been an idyllic rural getaway for a couple of weeks, could have too few amenitiess for what you realistically need.

Also, considering purchasing a home in France during prime season, can look at lot different other times of year.

I am often asked....

Is it expensive to purchase a property in France?

Can foreigners buy property in France?

Absolutely....

There are currently no restrictions on foreigners buying property in France.

What’s the approximate cost of different properties in France?

The cost of property in France ranges significantly based on the type of property and where it is.

The information presented in this course will offer you a general idea and a great preliminary research base.

Each department in France within a region has its own slight variations.

Prices per square meter provided are a rough guide.

This course will most assuredly give you an understanding and birds eye view into the variables you will invariably calculate as your move towards your decision to purchase a property in France.

Primary residence...secondary residence...Investment property....

The dream of living your life or spending large chunks of time in France is most assuredly obtainable.

Congratulations in advance of your France home purchase journey...

Let's get started...

"The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil." - Marcus Tullius Cicero