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Property for Sale in France Our Buying Guide:

my-french-house.com™ is a one stop French property, French insurance and French services portal. We provide help and assistance to a range of individuals looking for property for sale in France whether for a holiday property, relocation or investment purposes.

From the very start of your french property search, to buying real estate in France and beyond, we are on hand to guide you through each stage of the process with invaluable help and advice.

What sets us apart from our competition is our personal attention to detail, from confirming and organising viewings to making sure that you fully understand the legal implications when you buy a property in France.

Why buy a Property in France?

Over the last few years, buying property for sale in France has been a very popular investment alternative for many people, be it for a permanent move, a second home, or a long-term or holiday let. Not only are house prices cheaper in France than in the UK or in other E.U. territories, but the prospect of investing in the "French Way of Life" is also an important deciding factor.

French Lifestyle

France is widely acknowledged to be one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, offering a much more relaxed lifestyle than any other country. Life in general is much cheaper, the weather is nice and moderate, food is tastier and healthier and the health system is ranked as one of the highest in the world.

What type of properties do we sell and where?

Our website features hundreds of properties France for sale; our portfolio of 'biens immobiliers' consists of many different types (character, country house, farm houses with land, villas, prestige, manor house, mill houses, water mill, barn, mansions, exclusive, village houses, castle and chateau, gite and bed and breakfasts, Maison de Maitre...) and are located in many different regions of the hexagon.

Things you need to know when buying a French Property

You must be aware that when buying a property, the conveyancing process will be very different to that of your home country. It is extremely important that you research and seriously consider the legal, tax and inheritance issues in order to avoid any surprises at a later stage. You will also have to deal with new words, terms and perhaps measurements, as well as think about insurance policies for your home, loan, health, your car, mobile home, camper van, boat, pet, cat, dog and calculate to buy foreign currency that is different to you own, in this case of course you will want to exchange your pound sterlings for euros.

For more information, see our guide to purchasing a house or property in France.

French Insurance

We have teamed up with a reputable French Insurance firm to help English purchasers of French property find the cover that is right for them, at no extra cost. Our French based bilingual partner works with one of Europe's largest Insurance companies. Their speciality is the handling of risks and the management of policies at a distance, a safe choice for all english speakers.

The firm's special guarantees and all risk worldwide cover on your French property and assets in France, will give you total peace of mind, anywhere in the World.

Our insurance services include the following:

Foreign Currency Exchange

We have teamed up with a competitive and reliable foreign currency exchange specialist to assist you with converting your pounds Sterling into euros and all your international transfers. Opening a currency exchange trading facility is simple and FREE with no obligation. Once your account has been approved you will enjoy:

no fees, no commissions, stress Free Personal Service
specialists in Foreign Currency Transactions
regular overseas currency transfers (ie: mortgage or pension payments)

To find out how much money you can save with our commission free pounds to euros currency exchange service, simply fill out our online form. Make sure you obtain the best rate of exchange for buying or selling your euros, pounds, sterlings, dollars, swiss Francs etc...