Buying and Restoring Old Property in France

Many British people are encouraged to buy property in France because, with the opening of the Channel Tunnel, new market freedoms and generally low purchase prices, it seems an attractive proposition. This revised edition contains all the information prospective purchasers need to know, including where, when and what to buy, help with unravelling the intricacies of the French legal system, and guidance on building materials and employing tradespeople. It covers the most important structural features of a house, and includes a glossary of French building terms.