11. Buying land in France
Any purchase of a French property covering more than a hectare (2.47 acres) has to be referred to the Socit dAmnagement Foncier et dEtablissement Rural (SAFER), a body which has the right to pre-empt the sale if it feels that the property should remain in agricultural use; the notaire handling the sale will notify SAFER of the impending sale. SAFER rarely exercises its right, but if it does object to the sale, any agreement is null and void, so prepare yourself for disappointment; you will however be entitled to the return of your deposit.
12. Buying French property near a listed building
If your dream home is near a listed building or site, there may be restrictions on the extent to which it can be altered or renovated (in some cases you may be told what materials and colours you can use). Check with the local Mairie. An organisation called Btiments de France is responsible for issuing and enforcing restrictions; each dpartement has its own Architecte des Btiments de France, or ABF.
13. French property and planning permission
Planning permission (un permis de construire) is needed to make any external alterations to...
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