France

Only 1 in 7 Brits believe they’ll have a comfortable retirement in the UK

A survey from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has revealed that only 1 in 7 people believe that they will have enough money to live comfortably in the UK once they stop working.

13 March 2012

Paris is now the priciest place to rent

Paris has topped the list of the most expensive cities to rent property, leapfrogging London, according to research released by estate agent Savills.

8 March 2012

Live in a 13th-century watermill once owned by the Pope

A stunning thirteenth century watermill in Provence, once the property of Pope Clément V, is on sale for €2,862,000.

7 March 2012

A piece of overseas property for 4,000 GBP

If you're considering an overseas property investment, but have a budget which wont stretch very far, then a new scheme which is being developed by Barrasford & Bird Worldwide could be the answer.

23 February 2012

Aquitaine proving popular with overseas buyers

While France remains a hot favourite amongst overseas property buyers, the Aquitaine region is quickly becoming the region of choice for Britons, according to Conti, the overseas mortgage specialist.

22 February 2012

Buy a French village for 277,000 GBP

In many parts of the England, you'd struggle to get a house for £277,000- but in France, you can buy an entire village- complete with 19 buildings and a swimming pool.

22 February 2012

Monaco blossoms under French tax changes

New French property tax laws are pushing wealthy buyers away from the traditional Riviera resorts and into Monaco say local agency and accountancy experts.

13 February 2012

Mini boom for property in the French alps

While we may moan about snow disruption in England, it seems that the hunt for the white stuff is driving a mini boom in the French Alps, where property sales figures have trebled in the last year.

9 February 2012

Overseas investors seeking emerging Parisian districts

Overseas property investors are increasingly looking to 'up and coming' Parisian districts in order to find the best opportunities, with Thomas Elisian of luxury real estate agency Paris Attitude Vente stating that buyers are "increasingly willing to look at 'newer' neighbourhoods if they can get an advantageous deal".

8 February 2012

Uncertain times sharpen appetite for sound advice

Despite the uncertain outlook affecting both sides of the Channel in terms of economic growth, house prices and exchange rates 2012 looks set to see a further steady stream of UK residents, particularly those of retirement age, heading for a new life in France.

7 February 2012

French Riviera property falls below 2 million euros for the first time

The price of property in the French Riviera has dropped below €2 million for the first time, according to the latest EstateNetFrance report.

3 February 2012

France’s most popular destinations named

The most popular region of France for real estate is Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, according to a new infographic released by TheMoveChannel.com.

13 January 2012