nigel bickle Posted June 23, 2019 Author Share Posted June 23, 2019 Yup, agree completely This is Basse Normandie, a little west of Alencon. The lady in pink in one of the photos is a friendly Notaire, and of great help when I said the water mill was seriously damp, I meant this That’s the supporting wall on the top(2nd) floor. Wringing wet black rot, percolating down to the first floor. BlankFrank, loserone, BorniteIdentity and 3 others 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon M Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 Alencon is the twin town of Basingstoke - as you can see, the two towns are practically identical. Wingz123, blakey79, stonedagain and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capsuleboy Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Le bon coin is not just for cars...Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianconeri Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 On 6/23/2019 at 12:16 PM, Six-cylinder said: There is a strong interest for E30s, values still range from not much over scrap value for a rotten 4 door 4 cylinder to £30,000 for a show quality 325i sport, that is without even entering M3 into the tale. Running cars in UK seem to start around £2000 and many fall in around £5000. Rot is a major problem. 2 doors command quite a premium over 4 door and 2 doors get used for racing, rallying etc Single exhaust implies 4 cylinder. Spoiler could mean it is the more valuable 318iS 16v or somebody just fitted a spoiler to a 316. Skizzer has just bought a 320i E30. And the eBay morons refer to them as 'coupes' as if that somehow makes them worth more. Oh look, here's one now: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/153199225363 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 10 minutes ago, Bianconeri said: Mine is a rusty more doors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 As this is becoming the French property thread, what about this for a wee bolt hole??https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-69438994.htmlThat's mega cheap. What's the catch?Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, They_all_do_that_sir said: As this is becoming the French property thread, what about this for a wee bolt hole??https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-69438994.html That's mega cheap. What's the catch? Sent from my TA-1012 using Tapatalk The catch? It's been sold by an agent called Legg...ett They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 That actually looks rather good, it makes me laugh when they say the garden and garage are not attached, it's quite common and you could see your garden on the other side of the village lol. The Geometrist is vital here as getting boundaries identified properly is important. It has been known for a property or an additional bit like a garden to be owned by several members of a family and they may not all be in agreement about sale and so on. All good fun I'd go for that if I could, looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 What kind of taxes / fees could one expect to pay on a place like that? Assuming there's an equivalent to council tax, plus water, electricity, gas/bottles, etc. Is there a "non resident" fee? I could see a bolt hole being useful for family holidays and so on. Imagine if you sub-let to friends etc. there would be a local tourism tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 No non-resident fee as far as I can recall. The bills were pretty cheap but can't recall the details. Tax D'habitation is similar to our council tax. No tourism tax if you sub-let but possible insurance need. Again I am likely out of date with my info so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Notaire and geometrist fees were possibly a little cheaper but not by much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel bickle Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 I passed thru this very village last week Prices? It’s simply supply & demand. Far far more houses here, than people, which is getting worse as the young under migrate to the cities. This is a very quiet part of the world. Everything except the biggest town are zombie like, with 80-90% of the houses shuttered up, and 25% up for sale. It’s quite depressing. At the same time, the villages are dying with very few now having much more open than very basic facilities. They are getting around this by having travelling markets, with allocated days in the square, for those still there to shop. Notaires fees are negotiable, and can be easily offset by by-passing the Estate Agent and going direct. Most Notaires know more about available properties in the area than Agents anyway! Use the Agent to get an intro, then ask the Notaire to go through their books. They will be very happy to do so Leggett Immobilier is one of several Estate Agent franchises, using local Agents and taking an ‘on top’Commission. Set up to suit ‘ les Anglais’, the locals wouldn’t contemplate, as they just increase the price! Their House details usually include all costs (excluding Notaire) but if not - they’ll be happy to supply. And all this started because I asked about a BMW! djimbob, purplebargeken and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Sounds like a great idea if you want peace from all the annoying people you get on housing estates. If you can cope with your own company it sounds fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Or somewhere your kids can run around making a racket and not annoying anyone. Or if you get somewhere big enough, somewhere you can have family gatherings and argue with each other without upsetting the neighbours sierraman and stonedagain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Or somewhere to hide away from the mess of modern life in the UK. purplebargeken, 500tops, hennabm and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 What's the situation with healthcare and waiting lists en France? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I believe it's worth having insurance to cover unexpected costs, but I understand it's about €80/y, which doesn't seem to be a killer. Of course, if you still live in the UK, you can just charge the EHIC Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 6 hours ago, loserone said: Or if you get somewhere big enough, somewhere you can have family gatherings and argue with each other without the neighbours recording it, calling the police and selling the tape to the Guardian DeeJay, catsinthewelder, stonedagain and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Any idea what will happen to property prices there when, you know,that THING,yes, THAT thing,has happened?I'm also very curious as to whether purchasing property will become more difficult (though I can't believe it'll get easier)Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 The healthcare is pretty good, insurance is useful and there seems to be more choice where and by whom you are/can be seen. The B thing, hmm, I suspect there might be some pressure to become a citizen but who knows. Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I vaguely recall some mention of an old car, however, this is much nicer to discuss. Think space, cheese, nice bread and plonk. Lovely. loserone, Dick Longbridge and chodweaver 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 If you believe some sections, then following *the event* it won't matter how hard it is to buy French houses because we will all be skint / starving / redundant. They may have a point, who knows? BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 54 minutes ago, purplebargeken said: I vaguely recall some mention of an old car, however, this is much nicer to discuss. Think space, cheese, nice bread and plonk. Lovely. And if you buy in the right place, some frigging marvelous Cidre purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 So a few of us could get a gaff each for a modest fee and live in our own town ......70's ville...... where we just drive old cars , wear flares, watch old re runs on the box and pretend the last 30 yrs never happened ....... actually sounds frigging brilliant !!!!! sierraman, Angrydicky, chodweaver and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Check this place out! Swimming pool and everything. Could make a great holiday home. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-63164028.html?currencyCode=GBP If it wasn't for Mrs SiC, I'd move out there permanently and have a job I can WFH with. loserone and Dick Longbridge 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 33 minutes ago, SiC said: Check this place out! Swimming pool and everything. Could make a great holiday home. https://www.rightmove.co.uk/overseas-property/property-63164028.html?currencyCode=GBP If it wasn't for Mrs SiC, I'd move out there permanently and have a job I can WFH with. How much do you like your wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 1 minute ago, Dick Longbridge said: How much do you like your wife? Or, how good is your French? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted June 26, 2019 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Like but needs a barn too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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