Oui Can Do, one of Dublin’s most trusted property companies was founded in 2003 by John Crawley FCCA FIB. A qualified Accountant, John spent 22 years with the Ulster Bank most recently as its Group Financial Controller and brings with him a wealth of business experience.

Having previously purchased a property in Cannes John identified a gap in the market - a business based in Ireland that would help Irish people to purchase property in France, with all of the associated services provided.

From a Dublin base, with a multi-lingual team of “French Experts” Oui Can Do helps clients to purchase their dream properties (whether for investment or own use purposes) and also provides guidance on financing options, taxation & legal issues and investment appraisal.

The unique service available to Oui Can Do customers includes:

• Property selection – At any given time we offer a range of property investments which suit both pure investors and those looking for a property for personal use. We also carry out property searches for customers to suit their specific requirements.
• Financial Assessment – On all properties offered to customers we prepare a financial assessment of the proposed purchase showing all of the expected income and costs, including taxes. Typically this assessment covers a 20 year period.
• Taxation & Legal guidance – Purchasing property, particularly abroad, can be complicated from a taxation & Legal perspective. Clients will need to consider issues such as what names to purchase in, how to best plan for ultimate sale of the property, inheritance issues, and ongoing income tax returns. At Oui Can Do we believe that all of these issues should be addressed as part of the purchase process. Therefore when you buy with us we offer you a free Taxation & Legal consultation to help guide you in the right direction. We will also select a French tax accountant to help you with your various French tax forms and returns.
• Guiding you through the purchase contracts -  whether you decide to travel to France to complete the purchase contracts or do it from Ireland using a solicitor acting on your behalf you we will help steer you though the maze of documents and liaise with the French solicitors (Notaire) on your behalf.
• Rental management – if you decide to rent your property (which most people do) we will advise you on how to go about property rental and show you the various rental guarantee opportunities available in France.
• After-Sales service – In conjunction with our business partners we will put in place appropriate after-sales support services, including correspondence translation, local maintenance services, tax return management and property insurances.

In summary at Oui Can Do we offer clients a Peace of Mind service and a hand to hold every step of the way.

Why Invest in France ?

“Buy land- they’ve stopped making it”- Mark Twain

France, as one of the largest and most stable countries in the European Union, is a natural choice for any investor looking for a secure location for their investment. France is the most popular tourist destination in the world, and almost 50% of the population rent their properties, so tenants are usually readily available. In the past 10 years capital gains in France have been steady and maintained. Unlike some other overseas investment locations, France is quite highly regulated. Your initial deposit cheque is held by a government legal official (a Notaire) whose role is to ensure that you, as purchaser get the best possible deal.

We are all familiar to some extent of the culture, cuisine and lifestyle in France, but there is no better way to enjoy all of this than spending time in the country. We have a wide range of properties which offer personal use for proprietors, so, if you want, you really can mix business with pleasure! Some of our properties are catered especially to certain activities, such as for example ski or golf. Obviously some areas offer higher investment returns than others. We can offer professional advice on what investment best suits your needs.