What to Know if you are Moving Abroad to France

Posted by twpngroup on July 3rd, 2013

There is such a draw for people to live in France. The food, culture, and entertainment are often cited as reasons that people want to move from the country where they live to go to France. Although France is an appealing place to live, you need to do your research before you just drop everything and move to France as there are some issues that can arise when buying property in France.

One of the things people sometimes spend little time considering is where they will lie their head at night. Yes, France does have real estate available for those who are looking to make the move but you should definitely consider the state of the real estate market before you decide to move to France. One way to do so would be to do research for real estate in France. The real estate market is pretty hot in a lot of areas of France, so when you figure out in what part of France you want to live it’s a good idea to make a decision as soon as possible about the type of dwelling you want to live in. Whether you want a villa, an apartment, or a house, consider the budget you have to spend and start searching.

Another thing to consider before making the move to France is to realise that if you buy a property, you are buying it ‘en l’état’, or as is. Before you commit to buying a property, make sure you are aware of any negatives because when you buy a property, any problems are yours to deal with.

Another problem that some people have discovered when they moved to France and bought a property is inheritance issues. The French law is different than laws in other countries and it is important to have a will written up in case you die while owning property. If you are married, your spouse will be disenfranchised while your children will not. Creating a will can prevent any issues that may occur when the primary property owner dies.

These are issues that not everyone faces, but it’s always a good idea to know about some possible risks before getting involved in any situation. You should certainly do your research before you move to France to make the transition so much easier.

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This article is written by Sara Reddy. The World Property Network (TWPN) is the smartest way to search for every type of property, in every country, and in any currency.