France

French market remains buoyant in expat hotspots

Whilst many areas of France have followed the global trend of tumbling property prices, the regions most favoured by overseas investors have remained bouyant, according to the latest figures released by the government controlled Notaires de France.

21 September 2012

France named top destination for those looking for overseas mortgages

Mortgage specialists Conti have released their annual 'hotspots' report, which has revealed that France is the most popular destination amongst their customers searching for funding for their overseas property purchase.

18 September 2012

Cote d’Azur named top destination for holidaymakers

More British holidaymakers flocked to the Cote d'Azur than any other international destination in the second quarter of 2012, according to the latest holiday rentals market report from HomeAway.co.uk.

22 August 2012

Time for tee?

With the news that golf property tourism is on the rise and that homes with access to the fairway hold their value more than most other types of overseas property, now could be a great time to think about investing in a home on a golf course.

16 August 2012

Crazy about Corsica

It's rugged yet chic but definitely off the beaten track, so what does it offer home buyers, asks Liz Rowlinson

1 August 2012

A Place in the Sun launches French buying guide

A Place in the Sun has today launched a new detailed buying guide to France, which will give you all the information you need about investing in a French property.

11 July 2012

French holiday home owners may not have to fear French tax changes

Recent tax changes announced by President Francois Hollande may not be as serious for French holiday home owners as first thought, according to UK regulated specialist mortgage broker Offshoreonline.org.

11 July 2012

Tax to apply to French holiday home owners?

The French government has announced plans to force overseas property owners in the country to pay more tax, as President Francois Hollande attempts to kick start the country's faltering economy.

6 July 2012

71% of workers believe they will be ‘worse off’ in retirement

Seventy-one per cent of workers believe that they will be worse off in their retirement than current retirees, according to the 2012 Retirement Readiness Survey conducted by AEGON.

4 July 2012

Home from Home: Pau

Ahead of the Tour de France, we pedal to the Pyrenean town of Pau, where 176 riders will enjoy their second rest day on July 18...

1 July 2012

Laura Hamilton on Languedoc, south-west France

"I've been searching for a renovation project in France for some years, and now the Languedoc is top of my list." A Place in the Sun's Laura Hamilton reports from filming in south-west France

30 June 2012

French Alps property sees Brit buyer surge

French property, especially property in the Alps, is continuing to prove a hit with Brit buyers according to one French developer.

22 June 2012