Lyon Property & Real Estate

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Information on French building permits and planning forms introduced in October 2007. With explanations on each permit (Certificat d'urbanisme, Permis de construire, Declaration prealable, etc.) when building, renovating or altering property on France.

French real estate is a complex area, so before you get in contact with local realtors or estate agents who have property for sale in Lyon or the Rhone Valley, you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in French property purchases.

Detailed information on the obligatory and recommended survey reports needed before you can sell a house or property in France: Energy Performance (DPE), asbestos, lead, gas, termites, foul water drainage; and the Diagnostic Immobilier who can help.

When reading the property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are English translations of the key French real estate words and phrases.

Information directly from the European Union on the practical aspects of moving to France: residency, moving cars, money, pets, finding a home, finding a school and more.

Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying overseas property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.

The words you need to know in French - and their English equivalents when employing builders or engaged in building or renovating a property in France.

Information on capital gains tax in France, on how it is applied to properties, shares and movable goods belonging to foreign residents and non-residents. Find out what it is, the method of calculation, the exemptions and the process for payment.

Information on the property investment opportunity presented by buying apartments in development complexes in France, with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan.

Information on general taxation in France: wealth tax, inheritance/succession taxes, gift tax, and property tax payments due by residents of France and non-residents with assets in France. Includes tables of tax rates, deductions and allowances.

A step-by-step guide to the practical process involved in getting a mortgage to cover the purchase of a property in France and the types of mortgage funding that may be available depending on your circumstances.

Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying the gas, water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential "to-do" items should simplify your French move as much as possible.

Looking to rent out your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

Looking to sell your house, flat, villa or apartment? Post your message in the AngloINFO discussion forums.

French real estate is a complex area, so before getting in contact with local realtors or estate agents with property for sale in Lyon and the Rhone Valley you may find it helpful to get to grips with what's involved in purchasing property in France.

Information on who pays what taxes and why in the event of a property being bought in France. With an explanation of the annual property taxes you will be charged as a home owner or a tenant.

The facts you need to know about renting a house or apartment in France: the contract, the deposit, the lease and the legal obligations of the landlord and the tenant.

Explanation on the tax and other benefits, and the purpose of an SCI or Societe Civile Immobiliere as a vehicle for buying property in France.

Property for sale? A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a house, apartment or land in France.

Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Proprietaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical.