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Dordogne estate agents in Bergerac, Eymet and Perigord.

Orpi Aquitaine estate agents services to buyers and sellers of houses in the Dordogne.

Buying a property in France can sometimes seem like a challenge. Although the buying is fairly straightforward, different laws, the French language and brand new surroundings can be challenging at times. It is our aim to guide you through the entire process of buying a house in France and to be at your side every step of the way. We aim to make the buying process in France as stress-free and enjoyable as possible for you.

As anyone who has gone through the buying process will tell you, bureaucracy and officialdom in France can wear you down. Documentation is king! If you're not fluent in the language and experienced in the procedures, it can seem like quite a daunting uphill battle. It's not the French people being difficult; it's just the way the system works over here. Something as simple as getting your car number plates changed from UK to French can take days (or weeks). Having someone to give you honest, professional and impartial advice in English, makes life so much easier. Friends will try and help, of course, but they're not always right! Come and talk to us and we'll point you in the right direction - free of charge.

Looking for a property in France, particularly in the main areas that we cover - Dordogne, Lot et Garonne and Gironde regions - can be both exciting and a little tiring because of the potential distances involved. We can arrange a sensible itinerary of visits to enable you to properly digest the different areas and types of properties for sale, without the “tiring” part. We can also help with arranging places for you to stay whilst on your house-hunting trip to France.

For instance – do you want to be near Bergerac with its airport serving multiple destinations in the UK. How about a house on the banks of the river Dordogne at say Lalinde or a house in or close to one of the beautiful bastide towns like Beaumont, Eymet, Castillones, Issigeac, Duras or Miramont de Guyenne?

Have you thought about style or budget – a village house, farmhouse, manoir or chateau? We always have an excellent selection of all property types, including land for sale, commerical property and large country houses or manoirs.

Are you willing to carry out renovation or improvement work on the property? Our property details pages show you the general condition of the property at a glance. We can also put you in touch with French artisans (French registered tradesmen) who will provide free devis (estimates) for any work required. Because they are French registered artisans they are required by French law to issue a guarantee for all their work. (Guarantee durations vary with type of work.)

How will you finance your French house purchase? Even if you do not plan on taking out a French mortgage, you should talk to some of our financial experts. Very often it can be advantageous to keep your capital (letting it work for you) and make use of a low-rate French mortgage in euros. With investment funds returning in excess of 50% growth over the last 12 months and Euro-zone mortgage rates steady at around 5%, you could be seriously better off. If you derive an income source from outside of France (not paid in Euros), you should consider whether exchange rate fluctuations might affect the value of this income. Our financial experts can advise you about this and exciting investment opportunities in France.

On the subject of exchange rates, how are you going to ensure that you get the best rate for your £'s GBP? We have a simple solution : speak to our expert Forex partners at BaydonHill who will help you set stop-losses so that your currency conversion is guaranteed and stress-free. You can also get a live, real-time quote for the latest Forex rates on this web site now.

Once you've found your ideal French house, agreed your financing and converted your currency you'll need to get an attestation d'assurance for the notaire to insure the property from the day you sign the compromis de vente. This attestation serves two purposes : it lets you and the notaire know that a French insurance company is willing to insure the premises, and it covers your financial interest in the property from the day of first signing (the compromis de vente).

So, you see, we're not just estate agents! We try very hard to offer our clients the most comprehensive package possible, and feedback from happy customers suggests they like our services.

Whatever your preference we will help you find your perfect house in the Aquitaine.

Contact us now by email or call us now on 00 33 (0)5 53 57 21 32 (Lalinde office), 00 33 (0)5 53 27 65 90 (Beaumont office) or 00 33 (0)5 53 22 34 30 (Eymet office). We're here to help and will be happy to give you all the advice you need.