Anyone built a house in south France?

@orcuttnyc

That sounds like a good price.

Yeah..that's my thinking.

I emailed them for more details about what the price includes, like bath/kitchen/laundry fixtures, hardware, and appliances, as well as the hvac system, ect.

These components add up fast.

Also..how much for a garage and petite salt water piscine and maybe a palm tree/ Package deal

Then i'll compare the price to similar sized, relatively modern, energy efficient pre-owned homes.

We'll see.

Planning the next phase of life in France is all very exciting.

@orcuttnyc

Dear Bill,

The cost of materials and taxes to build will make that you pay more than buying an existing property. As a foreigner things are really complicated. I would encourage you better to find a property already built. Also to look in good villages around Beziers as you have anyway bus services (some have a train station like Magalas). You will get much more for your money, pay less annual taxes on the property.

Wishing you a nice day,

Freddy

Thanks.

You are probably right. If you add on all the accessories, it might be better just to buy a house, where all is in place.

Yes when you consider fences, gates, tiling of the terraces, and you still have a house with no trees, no plants in an area where shade is also important.

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Freddy

Freddy what is your advice for someone seeking property in Narbonne and how would you describe the transportation system between Narbonne and the villages nearby? Which is your website?

I agree that building a home in an era of high shipping costs and inflated prices related to shipping is an unwise decision. That's true no matter where you live.

@hanvenwey

There are bus services every day in all the villages, more in school times than on holiday times. In general 2/3 departures per day and the same for the return in the evening (nothing the night).

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Wishing you a nice day,

Freddy