Download or read book Buying and Restoring Old Property in France written by David Everett and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: France offers some of the best value for money in the whole of Europe with regard to property. With chapters providing advice on what, where, and how to buy; help in unravelling the intricacies of the French legal system, finding reliable tradesmen, and buying materials; practical information about the most important structural features of the house; and a glossary and translation of building terms,Buying & Restoring Old Property in Franceis a definitive guide. Using experience gained from restoring many properties, including a house more than 300 years old, David Everett's guide is invaluable for all those considering purchasing and renovating such property.
Download or read book Buying and Renovating a Property in France 2nd Edition written by Richard Whiting and published by How To Books. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains 3 parts. Part One - the buying process - emphasizes the verification of the materials used in the property under consideration. For example, if a property is advertised as 'genuine 18th century' you can make sure that this is the case. Part Two - the 'bricks and mortar' part of the book - is designed to provide you with sufficient knowledge of French building methods and materials for you to understand estimates and evaluate what work should be done, and by whom. Part Three is designed to cut your costs wherever possible. It advises on which seals of quality to look for on materials you buy, how to get a loan to finance the work, and what factors to consider when choosing your builder. Contents: Part One: First considerations; 1. Being clear about your aims; 2. Some typical and not so typical conversions, renovations and restorations; 3. Location, position and outlook; 4. Estate agents, visiting properties and the buying procedure; 5. Understanding the regulations; Part Two: Renovating your property; 6. Extensions and verandas; 7. Conversions; 8. Complete transformation and redesign; 9. Renovation; 10. Restoration; 11. Redecoration; 12. Outhouses, swimming pools and terraces; Part Three: Practical advice; 13. Basic materials and tools,; 14. Companies, materials and shopping around; 15. Cost, finance, VAT and taxation.
Download or read book The Complete Guide to Buying Property in France written by Charles Davey and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2006 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people are buying property in France. The climate, culture and lifestyle make it a seductive proposition, and affordable travel connections and comparatively low property prices in most regions can make this dream a reality for many. The new edition of this popular book deals with the details of buying or renting a home in France in a practical, straight-forward style. Every aspect of buying property is dealt with, including financial issues and choosing a location, and there is an in-depth look at the different regions of France. With maps, useful addresses, information on travel and a dictionary of helpful French terms, this really is the ideal companion for anyone considering buying a property in France. Comprehensive and readable, it will help any prospective buyer avoid the pitfalls and turning the dream of a home in France into reality.
Download or read book Buying and Renovating a Roperty in France written by Richard Whiting and published by How to Books. This book was released on 2004-05 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONTENTS: First considerations 1. Your aims 2. Some typical conversions, renovations and restorations 3. Situation and outlook 4. Estate agents details and visiting properties 5. Regulations What is going to be done? 6. Extensions and verandas 7. Conversions 8. Complete transformation and redesign 9. Renovation 10. Restoration 11. Redecoration 12. Outhouses, swimming pools and terraces. Practical advice 13. Basic materials and tools 14. Choice of building materials and shopping around 15. DIY, architect or professional contractor? 16. Cost, finance and taxation 17. Useful web sites.
Download or read book Buying Property in France written by Clive Kristen and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2013-10-17 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Straightforward, practical and independent advice on a broad range of subjects related to French property, based on my own personal experience. This includes choices about buying and renting, the costs and intricacies of the legal processes, and how to avoid some of the pitfalls.
Download or read book Buying a Property in France written by Clive Kristen and published by How To Books Ltd. This book was released on 2002 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Completely revised and updated with new material, this second edition provides detailed information on purchasing property in France, with specific information on different regions of France and types of property. CONTENTS: Why France? - where and what to buy - renting a property and timeshare - settling in France - financial matters - the purchase process - building and buying a property under construction - your property as a gite business - setting up a business in France - business taxation and insurance in France - the Internet About the author Clive Kristen has detailed personal experience of buying and renting a property in France and extensive knowledge of the French legal system.
Download or read book International Real Estate Handbook written by Christian H. Kälin and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-09-27 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive reference for real estate investors everywhere. Covering the unique real-estate situations in seventeen key countries, including the United States and Europe, it offers a unique international overview of the real estate market.
Download or read book The French Property Buyer s Handbook written by Natalie Avella and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This essential new book takes you through all the stages of buying a house and moving to France, covering everything a non-French person needs to know about:? Buying a house in France- choosing the right area- the different property styles- looking for the right property- dealing with property agents- building your own house- arranging finance for the purchase- negotiating the property transaction? Moving to France- moving into your new house- getting all the paperwork right- opening bank accounts and tax- health and the French social security system- running a gite business- finding a job or starting a business in FrancePlus hundreds of tips and lots of advice on all those small matters that are key to making your purchase in France a success.All this is explained in straight-forward language, supported by a wealth of tables, contact details for further information, and many case studies of people who have bought property in France.Is this book for you?The book is for anyone looking to buy a property in France to use as a holiday home, to work from, or to start a new life abroad.It can be used as an active reference guide when "on the ground" in France, getting up early for that 8am appointment with an immobilier. But can also be used by people thinking about moving to France in the future, but who are not quite ready to make the move yet. This book highlights all the issues that you need to consider.
Download or read book Starting and Running a B and B in France written by Deborah Hunt and published by How To Books Ltd. This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this book is to pass on the experiences which Deborah Hunt had in setting up and running a B & B in France. Her change of lifestyle meant a lot of hard work, but with lots of fun in between - which kept her going. CONTENTS: 1 Before you begin 2 Choosing the property 3 Buying & renovating 4 Inside 5 Barns & outside 6 Breakfast, dinner & tea 7 Keep it clean 8 Make it pay 9 Gites, activity holidays 10 Publicity 11 The staff 12 The customers who make it all possible About the author DEBORAH HUNT and her husband, both architects by profession, ran a successful B & B in Southern France for ten years. They had no knowledge of the hotel trade when they started. Deborah's book passes on the benefit of their own experience of setting up and running a profitable B & B in France.
Download or read book Buying a Home in France written by David Hampshire and published by . This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- Full of information on seeking, buying and developing property abroad -- Includes details on real-estate agents, renovation, utilities and home security
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Languedoc Roussillon written by Brian Catlos and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 527 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon is the most comprehensive guide to this beautiful and varied corner of southwest France. Written by a renowned historian with more than 15 years' experience in the region, it's packed with insightful accounts, detailed practical information and clear maps. You'll find everything you need to know to make the most of the region's highlights - with information on accommodation, places to eat and much more - whether in the vibrant city of Toulouse, the magnificent fortress of Carcassonne, the picturesque beach town of Collioure or the sleepy hamlets of the Orb valley. The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon includes thorough coverage of outdoor activities, from boating along the Canal du Midi and hiking in the Pyrenees to rafting or canoeing down the Ariège. Plus, there's insightful historical and cultural background information and two lavishly illustrated colour inserts introducing you to the legacy of the Cathars and the food and wine of Languedoc and Roussillon. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Languedoc & Roussillon.
Download or read book Home Dry in France written by George East and published by la Puce Publications. This book was released on 2012-09-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This hilarious collection of cautionary tales and anecdotes,discusses all the delights and drawbacks of finding,buying and restoring French property. Significantly subtitled A Year in Purgatory,Home & Dry in France follows the initial adventures of our innocents abroad en route to their 18th-century water mill.
Download or read book International Cases in Tourism Management written by Susan Horner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-02-18 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Cases in Tourism Management includes: * Profiles of individual companies * Case studies on destination management and marketing * Material on different management functions in tourism, such as marketing and human resource management * Case studies of particular types of tourism, such as ecotourism and cultural tourism The case studies are supplemented by exercises and questions, which ensure that for students and tutors alike the book is the ideal accompaniment to all tourism courses.
Download or read book Live Work in France written by Victoria Pybus and published by Vacation Work Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable source of information on living in France, this guide has all the complete details on what to expect in daily life, from transportation and how to find housing to schooling and health care. Also, for those looking for work, this book offers everything one needs to know about permits, visas, availability, and salaries.
Download or read book French Restoration A written by Clive Kristen and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is a charming and informative account of renovating a property in France. When you fall in love common sense flies out of the window. This is how it was for David and Doris Johnson when they found a down-at-heel mini chateau in the heartland of France. A three-year restoration began - and with it a journey of discovery. French property expert Clive Kristen was drawn to the subject immediately. This is the amusing and instructional story of the Johnson's restoration, written to help others wanting to embark on their own French renovation.
Download or read book Living and Working in France written by David Hampshire and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive guide for those going to France to live, work, study or just to spend time in the country. Chapters describe working conditions, finance and insurance, public transport, accommodation and how to find a job.
Download or read book The French Renovation written by Jill McNicoll and published by The French Renovation. This book was released on 2003 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
