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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

So been looking at property in France, put an offer in on a house.

Now got back to the U.K.

I’m thinking I need to concentrate and get a few priorities

1) I need to work probably part time

2) I need to be male me now, so Stella has to go.

3) I need to learn more French

4) the French house needs to ready with pool for April 2021 to rent out

Should I do this?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do you want to?

What's the alternative and what would make you happiest?

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By *isaAndNicoleTransTV/TS
over a year ago

Southport / Ellesmere Port

Do whatever you think best financially and for happiness but you'll never be able to let Stella go. And why do you need to?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Why does Stella have to go ?

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

Would it make you happy?

Sounds like a thought out plan that could lead to a great life.

I came here to live and I love it. So I would recommend living abroad to anyone.

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By *airytaleOfNewPorkMan
over a year ago

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If you don't, you might always think "If only"

My uncle owns a farm house out in France and it serves as ageat base for travelling when he's not renting it out.... He said he was so glad he decided to go for it.... What have you got to lose?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

3) and 4) yes.

2) I don't understand why so?

1) Only you know the feesability of that.

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Why does Stella have to go ?"

No time, in France I’ll have a lot of work to do, bathroom to put in (en-suite)

Kitchen, heating, attics to convert, redecorate completely. Swimming pool to dig out, electrics need upgrading.

Then 2 or 3 barns to convert

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By *inky Biscuit DunkerMan
over a year ago

Gloucestershire

Research research research everything before you jump in

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks


"Why does Stella have to go ?

No time, in France I’ll have a lot of work to do, bathroom to put in (en-suite)

Kitchen, heating, attics to convert, redecorate completely. Swimming pool to dig out, electrics need upgrading.

Then 2 or 3 barns to convert"

I would be in my element doing that. If that’s what you want go for it. Viva France.

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By *airytaleOfNewPorkMan
over a year ago

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"Research research research everything before you jump in"

The biscuit chap talks sense

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By * and BCouple
over a year ago

Durham

Isn't French Law that now you have put in the offer you are contractually obliged unless something is not correct on what they are selling you. We did this a few years ago but the owner couldn't get the permission needed for us to renovate so we were able to walk away with no cost to us, thank goodness. We ended up not bothering as it was a nightmare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Only you can decide what you do.

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Research research research everything before you jump in

The biscuit chap talks sense"

Done nothing but that for weeks..

Even got three builders looking at one house (5 beds . 1.5 acres of ground) heating, double glazing, but roof on one side had rotten facials and some other timers looked as though they needed replacing... £40-50k)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Do it

Do it

And do it

If you need any help my wife has just set up a hand holding business here.

Did I say do it.

T

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Only you can decide what you do."

Yeh but think of it as a fabswingers holiday rental... eh??

In the sun, med climate..lots of expats, restaurant literally 100 yards away

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Isn't French Law that now you have put in the offer you are contractually obliged unless something is not correct on what they are selling you. We did this a few years ago but the owner couldn't get the permission needed for us to renovate so we were able to walk away with no cost to us, thank goodness. We ended up not bothering as it was a nightmare"

Not quite, there are stages to the buying proceedings

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....

Depends where in France you’re purchasing?

Ive friends who can’t sell their house it’s been on the market for 5 years and got to the stage that the price has reduced to less than they bought it...

That’s in Biarritz..

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

It’ll be a challenge. And an adventure. Go for it OP.

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Depends where in France you’re purchasing?

Ive friends who can’t sell their house it’s been on the market for 5 years and got to the stage that the price has reduced to less than they bought it...

That’s in Biarritz.. "

Yeh I get that too, but really 45k 3-4 bed detached 3/4 acre of ground on a quiet lane.

2-3 barns could be converted too, and I have the cash??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Only you can decide what you do.

Yeh but think of it as a fabswingers holiday rental... eh??

In the sun, med climate..lots of expats, restaurant literally 100 yards away"

I wouldnt buy somewhere on that basis. You have to decide whats right for you and your situation.

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....


"Depends where in France you’re purchasing?

Ive friends who can’t sell their house it’s been on the market for 5 years and got to the stage that the price has reduced to less than they bought it...

That’s in Biarritz..

Yeh I get that too, but really 45k 3-4 bed detached 3/4 acre of ground on a quiet lane.

2-3 barns could be converted too, and I have the cash??"

Result!!

Sounds like you’ve the handyman skills to keep the costs down, so that’s a plus... how much French do you need to brush up on?

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By *illy999TV/TS
over a year ago

Taunton


"So been looking at property in France, put an offer in on a house.

Now got back to the U.K.

I’m thinking I need to concentrate and get a few priorities

1) I need to work probably part time

2) I need to be male me now, so Stella has to go.

3) I need to learn more French

4) the French house needs to ready with pool for April 2021 to rent out

Should I do this?"

French bureaucracy re: building repairs & new-build can be a nightmare , if you are in a village a visit to the local Maire's gaff might be worthwhile..

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire


"Depends where in France you’re purchasing?

Ive friends who can’t sell their house it’s been on the market for 5 years and got to the stage that the price has reduced to less than they bought it...

That’s in Biarritz..

Yeh I get that too, but really 45k 3-4 bed detached 3/4 acre of ground on a quiet lane.

2-3 barns could be converted too, and I have the cash??

Result!!

Sounds like you’ve the handyman skills to keep the costs down, so that’s a plus... how much French do you need to brush up on?"

Ok with the written basics, I lack in understanding the spoken French

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By *tella Heels OP   TV/TS
over a year ago

west here ford shire

Building works

Internally you can most things without consent

Anything externally you need to discuss with the Marie

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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago

so near and yet so far....


"Depends where in France you’re purchasing?

Ive friends who can’t sell their house it’s been on the market for 5 years and got to the stage that the price has reduced to less than they bought it...

That’s in Biarritz..

Yeh I get that too, but really 45k 3-4 bed detached 3/4 acre of ground on a quiet lane.

2-3 barns could be converted too, and I have the cash??

Result!!

Sounds like you’ve the handyman skills to keep the costs down, so that’s a plus... how much French do you need to brush up on?

Ok with the written basics, I lack in understanding the spoken French "

It sounds as though you’re willing to take the chance and have a fabulous experience

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By *traight up guyMan
over a year ago

Morpeth

Look into the tax implications post Brexit. I was going to buy in Lanzarote (which I realise is different) but the tax implications for a non-resident non-EU national killed it

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