Swap Property in France
Welcome to French Property Swap - a site dedicated to helping you break the restraints of the property chain and move into the home you have been waiting for.
Make the first step to moving and starting a new life now.
The Problem - loan availability and economic climate
The sudden reduction in the general availability of loans is causing some problems for property vendors - properties are not selling as quickly as they might. Many people from all over the world have been hit by the current economic downturn. "Credit crunch" is a phrase heard the world over. Extreme caution prevails and increasing numbers of vendors are anxious to move home in what is now a trying market place.
The Solution - property exchanges
At Leggett Immobilier we continue to look for innovative ways to keep you moving in the property market. We believe that property exchanges are a positive means to combat the current economic climate and speed up the buying / selling process. Our recent experience seem to indicate that fluctuations in valuations, currency rates, and banking policy are adversely affecting the sale chain. Therefore, we have formulated a simple solution to help you move and save money.
How it works - in three easy steps
- Let us help you find your ideal French property to swap
- Let us guide you through the swapping process
- Pay or cash-in the difference if necessary
Let us help you find your ideal French property to swap
First of all, to benefit from our expertise there must be a french property in the swap. However, this can be swapped with a property anywhere in the world.
Find the house or property you are intrested in and then click on "Questions about buying or swapping this property" Enter your details and a question and we will contact as soon as possible
Let us guide you through the swapping process
We have 18 years of experience in the French property market, we have all the experitise you need to swap homes in France. Using the information you have supplied, we will contact you to fully explain the swapping procedure.
- Finance
- French property law
- Inheritance law
- VAT, captial gains liability
- Notaires
- Contracts
Pay or cash-in the difference
If the value of the two properties is different, you will pay or cash-in the difference. Working closely with our international banking partners we can organise:
- Mortgages / equity release
- The transfer of remaining funds can be arranged outside of France helping to avoid currency exchange charges
- Vendor Credit - if you are not eligible for a mortgage, the vendor may agree to give you a secured loan for the difference.
