Both sales and enquiries into French property are increasing, according to the findings of a new survey.

According to the estate agent’s group FNAIM, prices are falling at a much lower rate than previously seen – which could suggest that stabilisation in the market is on its way.

Overall, prices fell by 1.2 per cent in August this year, which is a fall from the 1.8 per cent drop seen in July.

Commenting on the findings, a spokesperson from FNAIM said: "French property has not been hit as badly by the global economic downturn as other countries. Now prices are very much moving towards stabilisation."

The area most popular with Brits investing in French property is currently the west of the country, with enquiries from buyers up by 25 per cent in Brittany in August.

Europe is continuing to be a popular choice for British investors, with figures from Conti recently suggesting that French property and Spanish property are still in demand.

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