In news that may bolster those thinking of buying Brittany property, official figures in France have shown that prices have still risen this year.

French National Estate Agents Federation data has indicated that in the 12 months to July 2008, the country’s property prices rose by 1.7 per cent.

This follows rises of 7.1 per cent in 2006 and 3.8 per cent in 2007.

Commenting on the findings, Property Abroad’s chief analyst Liam Bailey said: "France has seen such continued – if steady – increases in property values, mainly because it never really became swept up in the overseas investment boom."

Such stable and steady investments may be just what Brittany property buyers are looking for.

Also reflecting on the figures, founder of French property specialist company VEF Trisha Mason said that the firm believes prices have now stopped rising, but are not seeing significant falls.

However, there are reduced-price deals available, she said.

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