French real estate glossary
Jos Deuling, Saturday, 13 August 2016
An online glossary of French real estate terms. Words you may encounter when you are going to buy or renovate a house in France. I have collected more than 400 words through various websites, and I have tried to select the best translation. It has become a compact dictionary of words surrounding the purchase, construction, and maintenance of property in France.
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An online glossary of French real estate terms. Words you may encounter when you are going to buy or renovate a house in France. I have collected more than 400 words through various websites, and I have tried to select the best translation. It has become a compact dictionary of words surrounding the purchase, construction, and maintenance of property in France.
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Search for French property and real estate for sale in all regions of France. Fermettes, gites, houses, B&B’s for sale by owner. Houses for sale in Gironde, Dordogne, Landes, Calvados, Manche and Orne
When buying a property in France, you encounter various taxes: notary fees (7-8% for existing properties, 2-3% for new builds), registration tax (5-
5.8%), annual property tax (taxe foncière), residence tax (taxe d'habitation), wealth tax (IFI), transfer tax, VAT (20%) on new builds, income tax on
rental income, and capital gains tax. Seek professional advice, utilize deductions, and understand double taxation treaties for better preparation.