Finding your new French property is first hurdle. Assuming you have an idea what you want, in which location and how much you can afford, easiest route to searching for properties is often via Internet using a reputable French property website. The advantages are obvious; a good website will not only offer a large database of properties currently for sale, they will offer multiple photos of property's exterior, interior and grounds together with comprehensive narrative about property itself. Also it will often have a search facility through which you can view properties that match your specific criteria, and often offer additional benefits such as email notification of new properties, newsletters and other information to help you in your search. Of course big advantage is that you can build a shortlist of potential properties without having to visit France, saving you money from start. Whether you use Internet or not, when considering a property, make sure you get photos and information before you view property. You can cut down on wasted trips and expense this way.