When you’re interested in buying a home in France, there are a lot of financial considerations beyond the cost of the property itself. How you’ll use the property determines the taxes you’ll need to pay — for example, second homes are taxed differently than primary homes. Furthermore, luxury properties may be prone to more taxation than non-luxury properties, though you’ll pay less in other. Continue reading
When relocating to France, a big consideration is how you’ll move your money. If you are making a more permanent move overseas then you may want to consider transferring money abroad from your bank accounts and other outgoings such as pension payments or wages. You’ll also need to be able to pay for your new French property purchase. Since the foreign exchange market is irregular and fluctuates often,. Continue reading