New Builds
Advantages of Buying New Property in France:
• Notary fees generally total an average of 4% of the purchase price for a new build, as opposed to 8% for an old property
• New builds are required to meet the highest in heating-and-sound-proofing standard
• Property is delivered furnished and ready to be lived in
• Numerous government-certified labels guarantee the quality of construction
• Several finance possibilities are available and most developers offer lease-back schemes (see French Leaseback Scheme & Investment for further information)
• Payment is made in accordance with a timetable, defined by law and according to construction progress
• Following construction several guarantees insure your purchase
• Excellent capital appreciation potential, particularly off-plan
