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 [...]
Artist Tracey Emin, famous for her Unmade Bed installation, has announced she is looking to move to France due to the rise of the income tax for those who earn above £150,000.She said she may end up in a French property as she is "simply not willing" to pay the 50 per cent tax which [...]
The falling value of the sterling against the Euro could see Britons who own French property benefiting, it has been claimed.According to Homemove, citing findings from Foreign Currency Direct, some Brits who own French property or homes in other part of Europe are looking into selling their overseas houses to make a profit on the [...]
Stunning actress Emmanuelle Beart has revealed how she shunned Hollywood when it came calling in favour of remaining in her French property in Paris.Beart is one of France's top actresses and soon won the attention of Tinsel Town producers who hired her for the Tom Cruise film Mission: Impossible.The smash hit movie led to many [...]
Brits seeking French property may want to check out their chances of securing a mortgage in the country.Claire Nessling, director of overseas mortgage firm Conti, believes Brits have excellent prospects when it comes to securing a mortgage for French property from within the country, as lending conditions are much less restrictive than in the UK.She [...]
French property owners may want to keep their possessions in check when travelling by Eurostar, it would seem.Forgetful passengers, which no doubt include some heading to the country to hunt for French property or keep tabs on their investment, are leaving everything from guide books to underwear on the famous train, it has been claimed.Lesley [...]
French property owners are to be offered free advice on how to make the most of their holiday let investment by a new website. The new French Connections website will offer handy hints on everything from effective advertising to making your French property stand out from the holiday home crowd to anyone using their gite, [...]
Traditional French property set in village locations is proving popular with investors seeking holiday lets, it has been claimed. Greg Taylor, co-founder of creme-de-languedoc.com states that the world-class food and wine, temperate climates and opportunities for large rental returns offered by French property with a more rural flavour make it an attractive prospect to buyers. [...]
People considering buying a French property as a holiday let investment have been offered some expert advice.Purchasing a buy-to-let French property can be an excellent investment and provide a retirement nest-egg, according to French Property News, but buyers should acquaint themselves in advance with tenancy law differences abroad.Martin Kingman, head of debt recovery and insolvency [...]
Nice has is emerging as a real French property hotspot and an attractive proposition for buyers seeking a stable investment, it has been claimed.The city's coastal location and its enduring popularity with tourists have been cited as two of the main reasons why prices have remained relatively stable and are even predicted to rise in [...]