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What percentage of French people are happy with their French residence?

According to a new survey by Ipsos on quality of habitation in France published on May 14 2014 approximately seven out of ten French property owners are happy with their housing conditions.

French property owners surveyed were happy with the location, size, exposure to light and plan of their residence BUT there are not always so happy with the energy efficiency of their home.

Many French people desire to renovate their home to make it more energy efficient.

Visit the Ipsos site to find the full survey details in French here.

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How can I reduce the cost of French notary fees?

When you buy a French property a noticeable expense is the cost of the notary fees that includes the tax you pay to the French government on the purchase of the property.

There may still be a legal way you can reduce the notary fees on a French property purchase and it is as follows:

The French notary’s fees are calculated on the cost of the French property you are buying. Ask you Notary can you separate out of the purchase price the real estate agencies commission so it is not included in the property price and therefore you will pay less fees.

To find out if you can use this way to reduce the cost of your French notary fees contact an English speaking French notary here

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How much are French notary fees in a real estate transaction?

The purchase of a French real estate property requires the payment of the French notary’s fees. How much are the notary fees is an important question? This year (2014) the fees when up.

If is best to confirm with a French notary the exact amount that it will cost you but in general expect to pay up to 8 percent of the purchase price of a French property (in addition to the purchase price) when you buy a previously owned apartment or house.

Expect to pay between 2 and 3 percent of the purchase price of a French property (in addition to the purchase price) when you buy a new apartment or house.

To get more specific details visit the notary of France website and contact an English speaking French notary. Information is available in English here.

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What does Bastide mean in a French real estate advertisement?

In French real estate a Bastide is a term used for a manor house in the south of France. A Bastide is typically larger and more elegant than a Mas (defined here). Historically, Bastide’s were occupied by wealthy French Farmers.

A Bastide can be square in design with a tile roof and may be built around an inner courtyard.

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New Build French Villa Le Rouret 261 m2 Swimming Pool Price

Latest News from an English speaking French real estate agent on the French Riviera brings our attention to the construction of a new ‘Bastide’ style villa minutes away from the beautiful village of Le Rouret.

English speaking French real estate agents

Located above the town of Le Rouret (image from town above –click for map) this new French villa has south exposure and a large terrasse and swimming pool to enjoy the sunshine.

Being built by a renowned local constructor and finished with high end finishing the ground floor of this beautiful new homes is 154 m2 in size and offers: living room, dining room, kitchen, the first of five bedrooms, bathroom, dressing room, 2 separate toilets, office, storage room, Upstairs you will have an additional 107 m2 that features: 4 bedrooms: 2 bathrooms, 2 shower rooms, 2 dressing rooms, 1 WC.

House size 261 m2.  Land size 2300 m2. Ten year new home warranty.  Price 1 290 000 Euros

New Build Villa Le Rouret French Riviera

Article published in 2014

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