Everything French Travel Magazine June 2013 | Page 29

28

How To Buy A House in France

“ We live in a stone house in a popular medieval village in SW France . No one knows how old our house is , but its old . I think the kitchen was was a shepards hut . We have a kitchen garden full of herbs , geranuims in the window boxes and I do my weekly shopping at the market in our village ”
The above quote is from an Australian who is now living in South West France . She like many others are living the French dream of owning a stone house or cottage in a French Village and living a French lifestyle of markets and fresh produce , a life that is perhaps a little slower .
Many Australians dream of about buying property in France and now due to the high Australian dollar many Aussies are now realising their dreams and it is easier than you might think .
The real estate process in France is well
regulated and a fairly straight forward process , however it is different to buying property in Australia and buyers need need to be aware of their legal obligations as well as rights . It is also extremely important that buyers understand that while Australians can leagally purchase property in France to live in the country on a premanent basis they will need either a visa or be an EU citizen .
Everything French Real Estate is a business owned and run by Australians living in South West France .
Everything French Real Estate offers a Buyers Agent Service that is affordable and helps bridge the gap between France & Australia , potentially saving the buyer thousands of dollars .
Everything French Real Estate has information and guides available at www . everythingfrenchrealestate . com . au

28