SOUTHERN
FRANCE
Herault
Valley House Hunters
A domaine, a chateau, a village house, a villa, an old barn or a wreck, tell us what you want and we'll find it for you.
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Very Rough Guide to Starting Prices
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F100,000 +
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F250,000 +
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F450,000 +
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F600,000 +
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F1000,000 +
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F3000,000 +
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Wreck No Outside Space
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Village house
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Old Barn
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Village House Terrace/Courtyard
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Something With Garden or Land
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Now You are talking !
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Have a look at our sample list of properties. These are all for sale and represent a good cross section of the house market in southern France, and if what you are looking for is not there, fill in our search form. We will submit your requirements to our network of real estate agents and send you the most relevant results.
When you come out to view the houses you've chosen, we can arrange your accommodation and schedule your house visits with the real estate agents.
Most of the agents we work with have an English speaker on their team. But if you would like to be accompanied by our in-house ex-estate agent, or have one of our bilingual team with you to avoid misunderstandings and to point out any possible problems, this can be arranged at an hourly rate.
We have good connections with local mortgage providers and notaires and can help arrange mortgages, the setting up of a French a/c, explain and translate the legal papers and so forth.
We also offer an after buying service, ranging from regular visits and check ups on holiday homes to employing local craftsmen on your behalf and supervising building work or repairs.
One or two things to bear in mind before splashing out and plunging in !
1. You should allow 10% on top of the price to cover the legal fees.
2. If you need a mortgage, a 70% of sale price is the maximum you will find in France for a non resident.
3. Unless listed in the sale contract, you will often find, when you take possession of a house in France, that what you regarded as permanent fixtures and fittings the previous owner has taken. Make sure heaters, kitchen cupboards etc. are all listed.