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It is normal for the buyer to take out a mortgage in France to finance their investment. This will ensure that the buyer is best positioned to obtain a tax deduction for the interest borrowed against any rental income and minimises the requirement to put additional debt on the Irish family home (Equity release).

French banks typically lend 80% of the purchase price (although up to 100% can be arranged in certain circumstances). You can expect to pay a mortgage registration charge of 2%(Stamp duty) and another 1% arrangement fee. In the case of a new property development a staged loan drawdown can be arranged usually with minimal repayments until the loan is fully drawn down.

Mortgage protection insurance will be required and is normally arranged through the bank. If you intend borrowing to finance your investment it is important that this is disclosed when you sign the preliminary purchase agreement (Compromis de Vente).

Example 1: Classic purchase

 * Estimated: New 7% and Resale 10%

Example 2: Leaseback purchase (difference with Classic is that VAT is recoverable after building is complete)

** Typically this is received back 6 months after the building is complete. Most purchasers take out a short-term bullet repay loan from an Irish Bank to finance this.

Oui Can Do works with a number of partner banks in France to get you the best possible financing deal. We can look at a variety of financing options to suit your cashflow requirements. Contact us today and we will work with you to get the best financing appropriate to your type of investment. Loans@OuiCanDo.com