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Buying a home in France is an exciting prospect but knowing where to begin isn’t always quite so straightforward. Which region is right for you? How much should you budget? What are the legal and financial implications? And if your dream is to move to France permanently, where do you start with the practicalities?
The French Property Exhibition is designed to answer those questions – and many more – bringing together the people, expertise and inspiration you need under one roof.
For more than 30 years, the exhibition has been helping British buyers navigate the French property market. Whether you are searching for a holiday home, an investment property, a permanent residence or simply exploring the possibility of a new life in France, it provides an opportunity to talk face-to-face with specialists who understand both sides of the Channel.
“One of the challenges of moving to another country is that we don’t know what we don’t know, so half the battle is knowing which questions to ask,” says Robert Kent of Kentingtons Tax & Investment Consultants, and the official sponsor of the French Property Exhibition. “The event is a great opportunity to meet people, hear their plans and help them think through the financial side of life in France,” he adds. “We’re delighted to support an event that brings so much practical advice together under one roof.”
Finding the right property
Perhaps the first question is the most enjoyable: where would you like to live?
With estate agents and property specialists representing destinations across France, the exhibition is a chance to discover areas you may never have considered. From the Atlantic coast and rural southwest, including Dordogne and Charente, to Provence, the Alps and the Mediterranean, you can compare different regions, property styles and price levels – and get expert advice on which might suit your lifestyle and budget.
You can also browse properties for sale and talk directly to agents about your requirements. Whether you have a very clear idea of your ideal French home or are still searching for inspiration, those conversations can help turn a vague ambition into a much more realistic plan.
Expert advice under one roof
Finding your dream property is only part of the story. Buying in France involves a different legal system and a different set of procedures from those in the UK, making professional advice invaluable.
At the exhibition, you can speak to legal experts about the French buying process, contracts, ownership and inheritance. Financial and tax specialists can explain the costs involved in purchasing a property, while currency experts can offer guidance on transferring your money and making the most of exchange rates.
And if buying a property is just the beginning, there is help available for that too. Those considering a move to France can find advice on everything from visas and healthcare to removals and insurance. If your plans involve renovating an old farmhouse, extending a property or building a new home, you can seek guidance on the practicalities before committing to your project.
Advice from people who have done it themselves
One of the great strengths of the exhibition is the experience behind the expertise. Many of the professionals attending have made the move from Britain to France themselves. They understand the excitement – and sometimes the uncertainty – involved in buying a home overseas and can offer insights based on their own experiences.
That personal perspective can be particularly valuable when you are weighing up the realities of French life alongside the romance. What is it really like to live in a particular region? How easy is it to reach the UK? What are the local property markets like? Which areas offer good value? And what should you be aware of before taking the plunge?
Sometimes, a conversation with someone who has already made the journey can provide the reassurance you need to take the next step.
Learn before you buy
The exhibition is also an opportunity to deepen your knowledge, with a programme of free seminars – sponsored by Britline - covering some of the key issues facing prospective French property buyers and those planning a move.
Sessions explore subjects including the French buying and selling process, choosing the right location, understanding French tax and legal requirements, managing currency exchange and the practicalities of moving to France.
The seminars are designed to make complicated subjects easier to understand, while giving visitors the opportunity to learn from specialists and ask questions.
From first thoughts to final decisions
Not everyone arrives at the French Property Exhibition at the same stage of their journey. Some visitors are simply curious about the market and wondering whether buying in France could become a reality. Others have already chosen their region and are ready to arrange viewings. For some, the property has been found and the focus has shifted to legal, financial or relocation advice.
Wherever you are starting from, the exhibition can help you move forward.
It is a place to gather ideas, compare possibilities, meet people who can help and perhaps discover a region or property that changes your plans entirely. Most importantly, it brings together the many different elements of buying a French property – from finding the right location and house to understanding the legal, financial and practical implications – in one convenient place.
After more than three decades of French Property Exhibitions, we understand that buying a home in France is about much more than bricks and mortar. It is about lifestyle, opportunity and, for many people, the beginning of an entirely new chapter.
So whether your French dream is a small holiday bolthole, a country house with room for family and friends, an investment property or a permanent move, come along and discover how achievable it could be.
Register for free entry here: The French Property Exhibition, London 2027 Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite