11th February 2008
For many investors buying leaseback property in France the key attractions are the guaranteed yields, stable economy, low deposits and low interest rates. For most leasebacks though even if you managed to get 100% finance for the ex VAT price you still ha...
08th February 2008
Languedoc Roussillon is a region of incredibly varied landscapes from the Pyrenees Mountains, to the vineyards and the beaches. It has also been affected by many different civilisations over the last 2500 years and offers a rich history, culture & archite...
07th February 2008
Limousin is arguably one of the last areas of "real France" largely untouched by mass investment in infrastructure and tourism. If you enjoy the serenity of the countryside and outdoor life in general then this region could be just what you're looking for...
06th February 2008
If you are thinking of purchasing a property in France then right now is the best time to do it. There are deals galore at the moment with vendors in certain parts of France accepting offers of 10% and sometimes 15% below asking price meaning there are li...
06th February 2008
Buying property in France can be a daunting prospect for some as the process is so different from the UK or Ireland. To help you we have compiled six top tips to help you from your property search right through to viewings and the final sale. These tips s...
06th November 2007
If investment over personal use is the primary reason for purchasing a property then the French leaseback scheme could be right for you. The scheme created by the French Government in the 1970's was designed to increase the amount of short term accomodati...
05th November 2007
Halloween is a great tradition that is a part of most everyone's childhood memories. Kids (and many adults, too) get to dress up and be something or someone else for a day. They get to go from house to house, knocking on doors and asking for candy. The...
05th November 2007
You have just bought your gorgeous old farmhouse in the south of France and all it needs is some renovation and TLC and it will become the home of your dreams! A word of caution! It is often all too easy to become wrapped up in your optimistic hopes and d...
05th November 2007
Once you have chosen your French property:Probably after many hours of deliberation and over many fine French courses you will want to know exactly what the French buying process is so that there are no nasty surprises round the corner and so you can plan...
02nd November 2007
Should you own a property in France whether you live there, rent it out or just use it as a holiday home it important to understand the French tax system to avoid any unexpected tax demands. Below we outline the standard taxes in France and the resulting ...
01st November 2007
In 1996 in France the price of old property was about 75% of the price of a new property however over the last 10 years the prices of the two have been converging at an alarming rate. Caused by a chronic supply shortage even the less sought after properti...
01st November 2007
There are in fact a number of promising advantages about buying new build property, not least because everything is usually up to a very high technical standard and you know that everything is going to work with the peace of mind that no expensive refurbi...
30th October 2007
In certain areas of France which have typically been relatively cheap places to buy property are rapidly becoming too expensive for local French to make a purchase. Les Landes for instance in the region of Aquitaine has seen steep price increases over the...
30th October 2007
In Spite of Labour's attempts to stop holiday homes being bought via the newly introduced SIPP there are certain loopholes that exist that still permit this but only for French propertyLAWYERS for some of Britain�s wealthiest residents have uncovered a ...
