My Incredible Life! is a brand of MSB.iO, a social-driven organization committed to transparency and positive impact. For all legal notices, terms of service, and privacy policies, please visit our central hub: https://applied-humanism.org/#legal. As part of our mission, we ensure all legal information is accessible, clear, and up-to-date. My Incredible Life experience: Complete guidance to find your dream home in rural France or Portugal, from vision to purchase. Ecological, peaceful, authentic. EXCLUSIVITY & ETHICS: → Your participation supports territorial revitalization, not speculation. We cap participation at 2% of each territory to engage in meaningful regeneration while preserving the rural character and preventing over-commercialization. → You benefit from the expertise of a human geographer specialized in territorial revitalization, ensuring every investment has social, cultural, and ecological impact. WHAT'S INCLUDED: → Project analysis & rural region selection – We help you identify the most suitable regions in rural France or Portugal for your lifestyle and project vision. → 18-day immersive trip – A private, slow-travel itinerary designed around the five senses to experience local culture, food, architecture, and landscapes. Selection of B&Bs, guest houses, eco-stays, heritage homes, or forest cabins. Curated list of artisans, producers, and cultural spots. → Property search & purchase support – Up to 6 months of guidance, including access to trusted real estate agents and legal partners, and support to secure a minimum of 1 hectare for your EcoHaven project. → Full creative coordination – Collaboration with handpicked professional experts: renovation architects, interior architects, decorators, and landscape designers, all selected to match your project’s location and style. → EcoHaven project – A climate-adaptive, socially inclusive forest garden included with the property. → Legal support – Guidance for the preparation and registration of a legal entity to hold your property — commonly used in France to simplify transmission and inheritance. In Portugal, ownership can be direct or structured via a company if desired. Our partner lawyer provides advice and support tailored to your chosen country. (billed separately) → Multilingual liaison – We act as your cultural bridge, ensuring smooth communication between you and all professionals involved. WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED, BUT TRANSPARENT: → Flights, accommodations, local transport (self-booked) → Purchase price of property FRANCE → Real estate agent fees (3–10% of sale price) → Notary fees (7–8% of sale price) → Architect services: 10–15% of work cost → Interior architect: 10–15% of work cost → Interior decorator: €80–150/hour or €1,000–10,000+ per project → Landscape designer: €50–150/m² (standard) or €150–250/m² (eco, high-end) → Renovation costs:   → Light: €250–750/m² (paint, flooring, cosmetic updates)   → Full: €1,000–2,500/m² (plumbing, electricity, insulation, layout)   → Eco/Bioclimatic: €1,500–3,500/m² (natural materials, energy performance, passive design) → New eco-construction:   → Straw bale: €1,400–2,000/m²   → Rammed earth: €1,500–2,200/m² → Legal translation services (on request) PORTUGAL → Real Estate Agent Fees: Typically 3–5% of the sale price. → Notary Fees: Approximately €600–€1,500, depending on the complexity of the transaction. → Legal Fees: Generally 1–2% of the purchase price. → Property Transfer Tax (IMT): A progressive tax ranging from 1% to 8% based on the property's value and purpose. → Stamp Duty (Imposto de Selo): 0.8% of the purchase price. → Property Registration Fees: Varies; typically around €200–€500. → Translation Services: If needed, costs vary based on document length and complexity. → Municipal Property Tax (IMI): An annual tax ranging from 0.3% to 0.8% of the property's tax value. → Additional Costs: Including utilities setup, insurance, and potential renovation costs. → Architect services: 5–12% of total construction cost → Interior architect: 10–15% of budget for furnishings/finishes → Interior decorator: €1,000–10,000+ per project → Landscape designer: €300–1,950 per project, depending on size and complexity → Renovation costs:   → Light: €500–1,000/m² (paint, flooring, cosmetic updates)   → Full: €1,000–1,500/m² (plumbing, electricity, insulation, layout changes)   → Eco/Bioclimatic: €1,500+/m² (natural materials, energy efficiency, passive design) → New eco-construction:   → Straw bale: €1,400–2,000/m²   → Rammed earth: €1,500–2,200/m² → Legal translation services (on request) → VAT (IVA): 23% applicable to construction services and materials