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.
If you are looking to buy property in Brittany - whether as your main residence, a second home or as an investment property, AngloINFO has a great deal of information available to help you.
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.
Information on how best to make your money work for you when buying Brittany property in a foreign currency: how market fluctuations can affect the price you pay, and how to protect your finances during the currency transfer.
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 for buying apartments in development complexes in Brittany with explanations on what a leaseback is, the benefits and disadvantages to a buyer, methods of financing and how to exit from the plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and the answers on the the new rules for captail gains tax introduced in January 2004 and the effect they could have on your purchase of property in France.
An explanation of the annual property taxes charged to a home owner and a tenant in France: the occupier's tax (taxe d'habitation) and the owner's tax (taxe fonciere bati and non-bati). Find out when payment is due and where and how to pay.
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.
Moving house is complicated: changing address, notifying EDF, GDF, the water and telephone companies, your satellite provider, tax office, bank. This list of essential to-do items should simplify your Brittany property move as much as possible.
A general guideline to the process of buying a property in France, the legal and contractual steps and a highlight of points that you should bear in mind.
When reading the Brittany property classifieds looking for a house or apartment to buy or to rent, some terms may be unfamiliar - here are translations of the key French real estate words and phrases, in English.
The facts you need to know about renting a house, cottage, appartment or studio in Brittany.
Explanation on the benefits and purpose of an SCI or Société Civile Immobilière when buying property in Brittany, France
A general overview of the process and points to bear in mind when selling a property - house, apartment or land - in Brittany and France.
Buying Property in France utilising a SIPP: the facts you need to know about purchasing property in France via a Self Invested Personal Pension.
Explanation on the rights and responsiblities of the owner of an apartment; the Co-Propriétaire; the Syndic and the Conseil Syndical. | 
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