General Discussion

Domaine de Guitard

29 July 2006

Hi,

I'm new to leaseback and have put a deposit down on a small development called Domaine de Guitard outside Casteljaloux near Bordeaux. It comprises 84 2 bedroomed wooden chalets.

Has anyone heard anything positive or negative about this development?

Does anyone have an opinion on Wooden Chalets as a leaseback investment?

Finally, has anyone heard of the developer/management company - Vernoy Bros./Villie/Exclusivity

Many thanks.

 

 

 

Mulhouse - Alsace

3 June 2006

Hi,

i'm thinking about paying a 5% deposit on a unit which has came back on the market in a development in Mulhouse, Alsace.

1 bed studio 25msq - E98k total inc parking, furniture and vat - yield of 5.47%

i'm now just a bit unsure that it may be overpriced ?

any feedback greatly welcome

thanks

John

Leaseback Delays

21 May 2006

Hi Seamus,

Looks like my leaseback is going to be delayed another two months (8 months late in delivering if they meet their latest target). I've paid everything except 4,500 for furniture and lost over 12,000 EUR in interest payments (not capital) because of the delay. Can you reasonably tell the developer to forget the balance of the furniture or claim refund of interest costs beyond a certain period?

Thanks
Toddy

Barclays Again...

11 May 2006

Hi there,

Barclays want 5.26% to for a 20-year fix (existing variable rate mortgage) and I have another offer from a local bank in Nice for 4.45% fixed. To add salt to the wund, I got a letter today saying I have to pay €5260 to fix it at this rate or wait till September when long term rates are even higher.

Return of 19.6% VAT

3 May 2006

Hi Seamus,

If a leaseback is up and running i.e. so the lease commences immediately - and there is a full VAT refund - how long does it usually take from buying a leaseback that has started operating (i.e. drawing down all the loan immediately) to getting the VAT back from French Revenue?

Thanks

Toddy

VAT and Rent

30 April 2006

Dear Seamus

I have found your site extremely useful and informative.

I am in the process of potentially buying a leaseback but I have found the

position regarding the VAT situation and rent quite confusing. I gather I

would be paid rent, in my case 4% of the capital price of the property (less

VAT) each year. This amount would then be subject to 5.5% VAT. I

presume the French accountant will sort this out to some extent, I just

have to complete a declaration. But, if I try and understand it, I get the

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