LOANS : Should you require a mortgage for your property, we will be pleased to direct you to English speaking agents.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX : If you are a "non resident", meaning that you pay taxes on all of your income elsewhere than in France, you will have to pay a capital gains tax when you sell a property in France.
If you have been an owner for less than 15 years, the tax is 33,33 % of the taxable capital gains. This tax is reduced to 16 % for residents of the European Union. If you have been an owner for more than 15 years, you are exempt from tax.
Your notaire will calculate the exact amount of tax with you and will advise you on legal tax representative to be appointed.