I own a property in France and I wanted to share my experience of new properties in France and the French property buying process. As well as this page about new properties in France , use the menus on the left to find links to 1000's of properties and services through a wide range of agents throughout France. Explore the different useful links on every page!

 

Use the menus below for links to estate agents and useful information :

House to rent in the Loire
[this is my cottage!]

Guide to buying in France
[ the French buying process ]

Town or country?
[ the perfect location for you ]

French property market
[ types of property available ]

French Estate Agents

French Country Properties

Cheap property for sale in France

Renovation in France

Luxury French Property

Viewing Properties
[ how it's done in France and what you need to look for! ]

Leaseback Schemes

Land for Sale in France

French Bank Account

French Mortgages

Remortgaging in the UK

French property conveyancing

Our unique checklists:

Location Checklist

Viewing checklist

Renovation checklist

Contact us

links

Site Map

House to rent in the Loire
[this is my cottage!]

 

PROPERTIES IN FRANCE -
new homes from house plans

Buying an old house in France is popular, but an increasing number of people are realising that they can have a new properties in France built, from their chosen house plan for a very reasonable price. The cost of land in France is relatively low, and it is much easier to find an attractive plot and get properties in France built than in the UK.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plot

New properties in France also offer many attractive features. From construction guarantees to double glazing, central heating and acoustic insulation, new properties in France can make life very easy. Such properties in France are low maintenance, can be in desirable locations, and offer great quality of life. Because you choose your house plan, you can get exactly the properties in France to suit you.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

Click here or information on Land for sale in France

This section deals with selecting a builder or general contractor to construct your dream properties in France. Choosing the correct builder is an important step. These individuals will take care of all of the scheduling of sub-contractors, ordering materials, and supervising the entire properties in France building process from start finish. It is important to chose a builder who has a clear understanding of your needs, can be trusted, and does quality work.

How do you find the right builder?

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plot

Ask other professionals in the new properties in France industry - who is and who is not a good builder.

Speak to estate agents and subcontractors to find out which builders they recommend from previous builds of properties in France.

Ask around in the community to find someone who has had had properties in France built or in some way has dealt with a builder - ask them if they enjoyed working with this builder

Were there any problems that arose and if so how were they dealt with,

Would they use this builder again?

Ask the builder for the details of some previous customers of theirs, and:

Ask them what types of problems come up with their properties in France and how were they dealt with?

Were the various stages of the building process handled on time or as scheduled?

After the home was completed were there any problems, and if yes how did the builder handle them?

Would they hire the builder for properties in France again?

Do check to make sure that the builder is registered correctly, and that he is insured. If a builder is not insured you may be liable for any accidents during the construction of your home.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

Searching for a home plan for your new properties in France is an excellent and interesting starting point!

If land has already been purchased, you need to make sure that the house plan you are searching for will fit your plot- you cannot adapt a plot to fit a house!

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

With the huge selection of house plans available, it is likely you will find a plan that will fit your lot and meet your lifestyle needs.

It is important to be flexible when searching for your a home plan . You shouldn’t immediately discard a house plan because it does not meet all of your criteria for properties in France. Plans can be adjusted to meet your needs and it is rare that a house plan is built exactly as it is drawn. Some common changes are:

Adjusting window sizes and door locations.
Minor room alterations.
Adding an extra space to a garage.
Changing the garage to enter via the side of the house.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plot

Some important factors to consider when determining your properties in France house plan are:

House width and depth: Will the house fit on the plot you already own or are interested in buying?
Check local requirements which dictate how much space must surround properties in France or how far your home has to be set back from adjoining properties..
Will the home provide enough space for your needs?

Your budget: The final cost of properties in France will depend on the location, your builder, the style of home you wish to build, and the finish quality of your home.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

Some builders have a set of stock house plans.
You buy a plot on their new property development, choose a design,
and they will build new properties in France which suit your needs and budget.

The points below should help you to decide if this is the best route for you.

  • It is usually less hassle than arranging a new build totally alone

  • it is likely to be cheaper than a one-offarchitect designed home

  • you will still have a long wait till you can use the property

  • you can often have features added as extras during building -
    such as garages and swimming pools

    Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

TOP TIP

Make sure you check out the quality of the developer's previous work!

SOME DISADVANTAGES OF NEW-BUILD PROPERTIES IN FRANCE

  • the gardens have to be made from scratch

  • when your property is completed, you may find others still being built around you

  • the better/larger plots will push up the samle prices you will be given

IMPORTANT LEGAL STUFF

Some builders offer a double contract. You buy a plot from a developer, and  in the same document sign that the developer builds a house on the land.

Properties in France  can be built to your chosen plans

This can cause serious problems. You do not receive the deeds for the land until after construction.
If the developer goes bust, you will not get  to keep the land you have paid for.

Even if the developer is supplying both the land and doing the building, you should have a separate contract for each process.

 

Cottage to rent in the Loire ....[this is my cottage- click to see more!]