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French Alps Property & Real Estate - AngloINFO  Share |  Print PROPERTY & REAL ESTATE Sub-categories Then tell 1000s of people using AngloINFO French Alps right now. Advertise with a Showcase Display like this – maximum of three per category – and set yourself apart from the competition - it's easy! REFERENCE INFORMATION PAGES  | Looking for a house, flat, chalet or studio in the french Alps to rent or to buy? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums. |
| Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France. |
| If you are looking to buy property in the French Alps - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property - AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you. |
| Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help. |
| Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to France: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more. |
| Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer. |
| Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment. |
| Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan. |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the answers on the the new rules for captail gains tax introduced in January 2004 and the effect they could have on your purchase of property in France. |
| An explanation of the annual property taxes charged to a home owner and a tenant in France: the occupier's tax (taxe d'habitation) and the owner's tax (taxe fonciere bati and non-bati). Find out when payment is due and where and how to pay. |
| When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English. |
| Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances. |
| Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your Alpine move as much as possible. |
| French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or real estate agents who have property for sale in the French Alps you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France. |
| The facts you need to know about renting a house, chalet or a flat in the French Alps. Information on the lease agreement, normal deposit requirements and the condition report, insurance, the tenant's obligations and terminating a lease agreement. |
| Explanation on the benefits and purpose of an SCI or Societe Civile Immobiliere when buying property in France |
| A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France. |
| Buying Property in France utilising a SIPP: the facts you need to know about purchasing property in France via a Self Invested Personal Pension. |
| Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical. |
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