The last few months have seen the sterling regain strength against the Euro; meaning UK buyers will get more for their money when investing in property in France. The rate is currently 1.20 euros to the pound; a rate which hasn’t been as good since the summer of 2010.

The economy in the UK might not be showing any signs of recovery, however for its residents who are looking to buy abroad, now could not be a better time, as the rate have equalled a 10% drop in property prices in France.

Prices in popular areas in the Cote D’Azur, like Nice and Cannes are being subjected to fearsome pricing by property developers who are desperate to sell; thus making a relocation to France very tempting. This, coupled with the fact that due to the good exchange rate you will save £20,000 on a £200,000 property, means that if you are serious about buying in France, now would be the time to take that dream a step further.

For details of property for sale in France, visit the France listings on Rightmove Overseas. One way to save money when buying in France is to use a currency specialist when transferring your pounds into euros to complete the purchase of your property. For more information on this, contact Smart Currency Exchange.

To understand the full step-by-step process to buying a property in France, collect The Overseas Guides Company’s ‘France Property Buying Guide’