 News for French property hunters
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| In Ancient Rome and in Roman Gaulle, a villa was a squire estate, with large fields, farm buildings and sometimes an accommodation. It was for the Romans the Villa Rustica. more... |
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Published on 21 Nov 2008 16:58
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| Since the 19th century, southern France, especially the Provence-Alpes-Cote d’Azur region has inspired many famous painters. It attracts for its various landscapes, rich colours and particular light. Thanks to its unic cultural wealth, the French Riviera was a special place for liberty and experience. Lots of artists gather in artists’ studios in Antibes, Cagnes-sur-Mer and Saint-Paul-de-Vence. more... |
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Published on 07 Nov 2008 14:59
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| Two British buyers board the ferry to France, eagerly anticipating the house-hunting they are about to commence. Upon arrival at Calais they go their separate ways to meet their respective French estate agents. more... |
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Published on 23 Oct 2008 16:27
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| The French mountains are beautiful regions to spend holidays in the nature. The French Alps, for example, attract not only skiers from all around the world, but also property buyers. more... |
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Published on 22 Oct 2008 10:34
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| The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken action to counter the current financial crisis. Together with six other banks, it lowered on Octobre 8th its interest rate from 4.25% to 3.75%. more... |
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Published on 22 Oct 2008 10:23
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| One of the great concerns of the time is environment. More and more organic products are put on the market and we are asked to reduce our energy consumption and pollution. more... |
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Published on 21 Oct 2008 10:19
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| The Canal du Midi, in South of France is also called the Canal des deux Mers (meaning Canal of Two Seas) because it connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. more... |
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Published on 18 Oct 2008 16:37
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| Cider is a popular beverage in Normandy. It is part of the history and tradition of the region. It is generally made from fermented juice of apples, sometimes from pear juice. more... |
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Published on 18 Oct 2008 16:11
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| In the French Languedoc region (south of France), it is now the grape harvest season. more... |
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Published on 15 Oct 2008 01:23
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| A few words about the French “taxe d’habitation” and “taxe fonciere” more... |
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Published on 10 Oct 2008 20:00
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| There are different ways to find cash for a property purchase. If you are among those who want to buy a property in France but find it difficult to get the finances, the following tips may help you. more... |
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Published on 08 Oct 2008 19:10
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| In view of the current world crisis, the good idea for those who desire to put their money somewhere safe is certainly to invest in a property. more... |
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Published on 03 Oct 2008 23:41
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| The current bank crisis in the US and the UK is frightening everyone. We all want to find a safe place for our money, but all the markets seem insecure. more... |
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Published on 03 Oct 2008 00:21
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| La Manche, situated in Basse-Normandy, at the western tip, is ideal for those keen to avoid a drastic change in lifestyle when moving to France due to its similarities to the UK more... |
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Published on 30 Sep 2008 23:31
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| The reasons could come down to five: familiarity, proximity, reasonable real estate prices, landscape and lifestyle. more... |
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Published on 19 Sep 2008 01:50
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| Most Brits would be hard put to point out Limousin quickly on a French map. They may perhaps have heard about the famous Limousin cattle, or the porcelain from Limoges more... |
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Published on 29 Aug 2008 14:40
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| Midi-Pyrenees covers 6 departments and includes high mountains as well as rolling hills and beautiful river valleys, quiet villages and bustling market towns. It is within easy reach of Spain, Andorra, the Bay of Biscay and the Mediterranean more... |
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Published on 20 Aug 2008 16:41
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| As you travel south, having crossed the Loire or travelled some of its length, you may realise that you are entering a new weather system as well as a new region of France. more... |
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Published on 15 Aug 2008 15:50
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| Languedoc-Roussillon is one of the most popular regions in France. We are going to discover it through the presentation of two cities of the area, Limoux and Carcassonne. more... |
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Published on 08 Aug 2008 13:36
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| You know where you want to buy in France?s south west and you know how much money there is to spend, but how do you make that final choice? more... |
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Published on 06 Aug 2008 17:07
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| The Dordogne continues to be a popular place to buy due to its increasingly notable ability to preserve the past. more... |
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Published on 01 Aug 2008 10:03
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| Apart from the fact that it is presumably where the Normans came from (which you may of course already know) what else is it important to know when considering a property in Normandy more... |
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Published on 29 Jul 2008 15:45
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| If you still hesitate to buy a property in Brittany, this article willl help you to make the right choice more... |
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Published on 23 Jul 2008 18:50
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| Launch of our new website for French property hunters more... |
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Published on 18 Jul 2008 12:38
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Published on 18 Jul 2008 11:55
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| French property market news more... |
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Published on 18 Jul 2008 11:17
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Published on 17 Jul 2008 16:11
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| Moneycorp more... |
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Published on 23 Jun 2008 17:24
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