Many internationally oriented financial advisors recognize that French real estate, and especially Paris real estate, offers a stable investment with a proven track record of annual increases in value. And as every French estate agent or French property lawyer will remind you, when you purchase a property in France you do more than add equity to your portfolio. Whether you purchase a farmhouse or Mas in Provence, buy an apartment in Paris, a villa on the Mediterranean coast or buy a château in the bucolic French countryside, you also acquire a piece of history. What's more, by buying your own home in France you are able truly to lead la vie française - to participate fully in French culture, thereby opening avenues that lead to a fuller life and fuller realization of one's inner self.

In cooperation with estate agents in Paris and other sources, Just France Sales offers apartments for sale in Paris, in particular luxury apartments and flats for sale in Paris's most sought-after arrondissements. Or, your interest may be in purchasing a farmhouse for sale in Provence or elsewhere in the French countryside; or you may wish to purchase a château for sale near Paris, or in the Loire Valley, Burgundy or Dordogne. If so, let us know your specific criteria so we can contact our real estate partners in France to identify suitable properties for sale. In particular, contact us if you are looking for properties for sale in Provence, especially in the Alpilles, the Luberon and northern Vaucluse.

Prospective buyers will find scores of châteaux for sale in France, hundreds of apartments - luxury and otherwise - for sale in Paris, and dozens of farmhouses for sale in the provinces of rural France. But these properties are far from equal in charm, quality and value. When you set out to buy a home in France you will need the guidance of professionals. Let Just France Sales help you select properties worth your time to see and arrange appointments for you to visit when you are next in France.

For clients who are unaware of how to buy a property in France, Just France Sales can provide important information and services at all stages of the acquisition process. Learn more about the services to clients whose goal is to buy a property in France. These services include general advice on purchasing real estate in France (in particular Paris and Provence), living abroad in France, and referrals to French property solicitors, property inspectors and renovation experts. We can also advise you on how to get a mortgage from a French bank that specializes in working with foreigners.

Whether you buy a French château, purchase an apartment in Paris or a home in Provence, the process of investing in French real estate has two main phases. The first phase of a French property purchase consists of selecting your property and signing the Compromis de Vente (agreement of sale). The second phase includes the preparation of documents for completion of the sale, and final settlement. The entire acquisition process generally takes 75 to 90 days. This period can often be shortened if the property is brand new, or if the buyer is not seeking a mortgage.

In France the government takes an active role in legislating rules that govern private transactions, and delegates wide powers to a qualified professional called a "a Notaire." A notaire is a lawyer trained specifically in French property law. When you buy a property in France the real estate transaction, without exception, will ultimately be managed by a notaire.

Curious about how to purchase a property in France? Whether it involves luxury real estate in Paris or a buying a simple farmhouse in Provence, the acquisition process in France is surprisingly simple and straightforward. Likewise, getting a mortgage in France is not difficult for buyers with good credit.

If you are unfamiliar with the buying process in France, or would like specific advice on how to purchase a home in France or how to apply to French banks for a mortgage, please contact Just France Sales for more details that may pertain to your French property purchase.