'This book is a step-by-step guide to what you need to ask.'

"The phrase "in a nutshell" neatly captures the essence of this
little publication... the key questions that need to be considered"

You're planning to take the plunge and invest in your dream: a property and a life in France. How can you be sure to avoid mistakes? This book will take you step by step through all the questions you need to ask, such as: Has this property been treated for infestation? Is there mains electricity? Is there a possibility of purchasing further land? Are there any plans for development in the area? Use the benefit of someone else's experience to guide you through questions about the structure of the building, letting the property and the availability of workmen. Each topic will include a brief discussion on why it's important, touching on relevant French laws and systems. All the phrases are translated into French, with a pronunciation guide.

2007-06-28 A really useful and accurate book

I already live in France but I still read books which describe the experience. This is one of the best I have read. It is accurate on most counts but more importantly it is written by someone who actually has experience of living in this country ( whereas many relocation books are written to a formula by authors who have very little direct knowledge of the country about which they are writing!). It is not meant to be an encyclopaedia but the information it provides is very valuable and I would have loved to read it before I moved here. It is also so readable and the valuable information is there alongside the personal experiences of the author some of which are very humorous. The translation of key questions you might want to ask is useful since many Brits do have a basic schoolboy knowledge of French but would not know how to ask these questions. If I have a criticism it would be that there is no detailed index and no section which provides sources of further information but this is a very small criticism.

If you are considering the purchase of a book about buying in France this book should be considered.