So your dream of being a French property owner looks like it will finally happen. You’re getting ready to sign the mortgage, and your new life running your own B&B in the quaint French countryside is becoming a reality. You’re excited. But there’s also a little niggling doubt in your mind.
‘What if…..?’
‘What if I’ve overlooked something?’
‘What if I run into problems with the local council?’
‘What if the plumbing isn’t up to scratch?’
‘What if this is all one expensive mistake?’
Suddenly your enthusiasm is giving way to apprehension. But you’ve come this far. Is it too late to back out?
If you are experiencing this, you’re not alone. After all, buying a property in a foreign country is a daunting experience. There are different laws and regulations that apply, and you’re never really sure who you can trust to explain them.
But don’t despair. By keeping a level head and knowing the RIGHT questions to ask, you can avoid this scenario.
Let French real estate expert, Rory Rumsden, advise you on the essential questions to ask that will save you a lot of heartache down the track.
Because knowing…….
· what your legal requirements with regards to boundaries are
· how to ensure you have adequate drainage, and
· what services and utilities are connected to your property
are CRITICAL to ensuring you don’t experience ‘buyers’ remorse’.
You’ll also want to know when and how to negotiate. And if you’re planning to buy a property with a business attached, it’s crucial to ask about local amenities, and the financial health of the business.
Read on for some great tips on how to make the purchase of a lifetime.