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Forum: France

Jun 25th 2017, 4:41 pm

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Moving to France

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Posted By EuroTrash

Re: Moving to France

If Jovo is looking for someone to hand-hold them through the process of finding a piece of land and getting permission to put log cabins on it, I suspect that's a bit outside the remit of most...

Forum: France

Jun 23rd 2017, 9:30 am

Replies: 25

Moving to France

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Posted By EuroTrash

Re: Moving to France

+1 to opening a dialogue direct with the notaire and seller. I think the average estate agent is going to be well out of their depth here, hence at best they will simply pass on messages and at worst...

Forum: France

Jun 21st 2017, 4:51 am

Replies: 25

Moving to France

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Posted By EuroTrash

Re: Moving to France

Also, it's worth checking the building normes that you'd have to comply with if you do get permission. I suspect (but not totally sure) that converting a barn into a house would involve full...

Forum: France

Jun 20th 2017, 8:08 pm

Replies: 25

Moving to France

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Posted By EuroTrash

Re: Moving to France

Don't forget that estate agents can vary a lot in terms of knowledge, competence and honesty. Their job is to sell houses, that's how they make their living. Notaires on the other hand are highly...

Forum: France

Jun 20th 2017, 6:32 pm

Replies: 25

Moving to France

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Posted By EuroTrash

Re: Moving to France

I hear loud alarm bells ringing. Don't sign anything unless you have it in writing that you will be granted permission to turn the barn into a residential property. Without permission it cannot be...

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