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Imagine my dream property in France

Find all the information and tips to assist you throughout your buying process.

Steps to buying a house in France

Firstly, find out how much you can afford so that you can find the dream house that is within your budget. This way, you’ll know your home loan requirements when you find a suitable property.

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Now, take a piece of paper and write down what you want from your future home. Find below questions that you should ask yourself.

    Why do I want to buy?

    Do I want a property for my own use? Or do I want to invest in France?

    My personal use

    You can use your home in France as your residence or vacation home.

    Do you want to have a place to escape from the stresses of life; are you looking for beautiful weather? Would you love to leave with your family for your dream home at a moment's notice? You will never have to waste your vacation money on over-priced travel packages again.

    Or do you want a definite change and enjoy French culture, immersing yourself in another way of live, far from life’s problems.

    Invest in France
    Do you want to start or increase a portfolio of financial assets? Or, are you planning for your retirement?

    France is the number one tourist destination in the World so you can expect healthy returns on your investment over the years.

    To ensure your investment will be as profitable and as secure as possible, one of the first things you need to do is to research the rental market. If you plan to rent out your property, you should gather as much knowledge as possible about the area you plan to purchase in; is it in a popular location? Does it have good transport links and other ammenities?

    You also need to consider rental management, especially if you will not be living close to or in the same country as your property. It is important to think about the cost of an agency you will employ to manage the rentals or if you would prefer to take care of this yourself.

    Where do I want to buy in France?

    Which region best suits my needs? You’ll find your kind of lifestyle in France.

    > Discover all regions of France with GE Money

    What kind of property do I want?

    Do I want an existing house ready to live in? Would I prefer an old traditional french house which needs renovation? Or do I want to construct my own house that will exactly suit my needs?
    GE Money Bank can finance all these types of projects.

    What is important for me?
    Living in an old French house, a traditional styled townhouse located in the heart of an old village or a newly built property ready for you to move straight in?

    What are my must-have features?
    Possessing a garden where my children can play, having a balcony where I can admire a splendid view, having many rooms to accommodate all my guests, having a refreshing swimming pool where I can relax?

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