Language ‘important’ when buying French property
Whether you are hunting for Normandy property for sale or that perfect holiday home in Provence, it is recommended that before you make the move you get to grips with the language.
Make life easier by learning lingo
French is, for many people, the first and only language they have ever been taught but people who are hoping to buy property across the Channel would do well to take up a refresher course.
Elie Barbeau, office manager at Association Integration, said that although most big property companies have English-speaking staff, it makes life much easier if buyers have at least …
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Stumble it!If you are thinking of buying a chateau, investing in a French farm or simply wanting a holiday home it is recommended that you attain at least some grasp of the language.And it seems that although we don't have the best reputation for bothering with our neighbouring tongue, 49 per.....click title for details
Dordogne based estate agent Gerry O’Neill tackles the delicate subject of overseas buyers and how to integrate with the French – and argues that it involves more than simply learning the language More: continued here .....click title for details
