Expatriate property loan FAQ #1
In our webinars on international property loans, we receive many questions from non-residents around the world. We have compiled the answers to some frequently asked questions below. Are you an…
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What are the best international schools in France?
Since the health crisis, many expatriates have decided to return to France with their children to be closer to their family and friends. This raises the question of schooling and…
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How do I transfer my deposit to France from abroad?
When expatriates buy a property with a loan, French banks now require a personal deposit of at least 30% of the total amount of the transaction, including notary fees as…
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What fees are payable when buying a property in France through an estate agency?
Agency fees apply to property transactions carried out through an agency. But who pays the fees – the buyer or the seller? And how much are they? Read on to…
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Real estate in Aix-en-Provence or Marseille: which city to choose?
According to FNAIM, Marseille recorded around 13,000 real estate sales in 2020. This is much more than its rival Aix-en-Provence with 2,243 transactions. Aside from the number of real estate…
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LMNP: a secure investment!
If you are looking for an investment that pays off without taking risks, don’t miss out on the non-professional furnished rental! It doesn’t require expert knowledge to set up, it…
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Mortgages & FATCA: the lowdown
After realising that many American taxpayers owned bank accounts outside the United States, several of which had not been declared to the IRS, the American authorities decided to introduce FATCA…
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What’s new in terms of tax residence?
Depending on whether a person is a resident for tax purposes in France or not, he will be subject in France either to unlimited taxation on his worldwide income or…
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Update on high-end real estate in the Alps
In its 2020-2021(1) report, the Cimalpes network assesses future trends for high-end property in the Alps. Surprisingly, the health crisis is far from having negatively affected the sector. Real…
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