France is firmly on the radar of Brits looking for a second or permanent home in 2015, and what better way to research the market than by visiting The France Show in London this month. Here’s why it’s well worth it…
Article written by The Overseas Guides Company
Which parts of France have the best selection of affordable rural homes? What is French mortgage availability like right now? Why do I need an independent lawyer when I buy in France? How is the French buying process different to in the UK? What is the best way to buy and send euros to France for my purchase?
It’s questions like these that anyone planning their first French property purchase should be asking themselves. Fortunately, you can get answers to them all at once and without having to travel to France, as The France Show 2015 in London brings together experts from all fields of the French property market, who are on hand to offer their services and advice to anyone visiting the event.
Taking place from 23rd-25th January at London’s Olympia, exhibitors to The France Show include estate agents, mortgage providers, legal and finance firms, currency specialists, resource websites, rental firms, as well as providers of authentic French cuisine and lifestyle products.
“It’s not just the French lifestyle that’s attractive – a weakening euro, very cheap mortgages and stagnant house prices mean that right now conditions are firmly in favour of British buyers in France,” said Alexis Goldberg, author of free resource FranceBuyingGuide.com, which will be at The France Show. “You can never do too much research or ask too many questions, which is why The France Show is invaluable to anyone serious about buying or moving across the Channel. Being able to speak to experts in each field, like Smart Currency Exchange who will help you send money to France safely and cheaply, helps you make the best possible start to your buying journey. Also, I’ve always found the seminars there very useful.”
New to The France Show this year will be the first ever French property auction to be held in the UK. However, those who prefer to buy a home the more conventional way will be able to browse thousands of properties for sale all over France, as well as speak direct to estate agents, not only about their property requirements, but also about their region of choice.
Expect to see plenty of gems like this pretty five-bedroom country house in the Dordogne. It comes with a pool and 3,000-square-metre garden – to see its price, click on the image. Or click here to browse more property in the Dordogne.
More information
FranceBuyingGuide.com and Smart Currency Exchange will be on stand P227 at The France Show and would happily answer any of your questions about buying property in France – do pay a visit.
To prepare yourself for a French property purchase, download the free France Buying Guide – and start receiving free news updates from expat Alexis Goldberg by email.
If you are considering a property purchase in France or any other overseas location, opening a no-obligation account with FCA-authorised Smart Currency Exchange will enable you to benefit from their competitive exchange rates and specialist currency knowledge, ultimately saving you money and time. For more information, download Smart Currency Exchange’s free report or visit the Currency Zone