http://sextantproperties.com/news en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:45 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:19:45 +0000 Gnomen CMS3 http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/maximise-your-pension:-sipp-property-investment http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/maximise-your-pension:-sipp-property-investment Matthieu Cany Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:31:59 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/rights-of-way-in-france http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/rights-of-way-in-france People who are considering purchasing a property in France may become concerned by finding out that there is a right of way on the property they propose to buy or may feel concerned at becoming landlocked. Matthieu Cany Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:13:00 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/foreign-bookies-eye-french-market http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/foreign-bookies-eye-french-market As fans flock to the world’s rich horse race the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, betting in France is set to be opened to overseas bookmakers next Matthieu Cany Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:50:29 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/october-2009-currency-update http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/october-2009-currency-update A month ago we were bleating about August having been a rubbish month for the pound. At the end of September nothing has changed except the date. Matthieu Cany Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:31:40 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/for-sale:-nearly-900-years-of-history http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/for-sale:-nearly-900-years-of-history If you buy this fully renovated home you won’t just be getting an imposing building set in a stunning location. You will also be purchasing a slice of French medieval history. Matthieu Cany Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:22:46 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-grape-harvesting-of-burgundy http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-grape-harvesting-of-burgundy Some of the most famous wines in the world come from Burgundy: Chablis, Beaujolais, Côtes de Nuits, Côtes de Beaune, Côtes Chalonnaise and Côtes Mâconnaise. But haven’t you ever wondered how they are made? Matthieu Cany Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:31:09 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/for-the-first-time-in-ten-years-rents-lowered http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/for-the-first-time-in-ten-years-rents-lowered Since the year began, rents have declined in more than one city in two against one in four in 2008 according to Clamor’s Rents Observatory/Monitoring study. Matthieu Cany Fri, 11 Sep 2009 18:50:44 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/september-2009-currency-update http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/september-2009-currency-update As months go, August was a fairly rubbish one for the pound. It began well enough, with sterling apparently heading for another look at the June highs near €1.19. Matthieu Cany Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:34:20 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-unlikely-people-s-festival http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-unlikely-people-s-festival Though Deauville has a reputation for being exclusive, as John Gilmore reports, this Normandy resort breaks down the barriers when it comes to its annual celebration of American films Matthieu Cany Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:22:15 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/old-law-gives-new-hope-to-french-home-buyers http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/old-law-gives-new-hope-to-french-home-buyers In these times of high economic uncertainty and in particular with the worries of elderly people regarding the future of their pensions, the difficultly for first time buyers to access the property ladder, as well as the legitimate concern of people to make sound investments Matthieu Cany Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:39:35 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/slight-price-increase-in-july-2009 http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/slight-price-increase-in-july-2009 Prices for resale properties stepped up in July according to the monthly survey of FNAIM published last Monday. After two months of decline, prices improved over 0.4%. Matthieu Cany Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:31:10 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/surviving-spouse-s-rights http://sextantproperties.com/news/law-and-taxes/surviving-spouse-s-rights It is a fact that women live longer than men. Did Napoleon have this in mind when he set up the Civil Code in 1804? Probably. As women were, for a long time, not considered equal to men, it may also be for this reason that the surviving spouse has always been overlooked. Matthieu Cany Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:54:51 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/ideas-for-great-days-out-in-poitou-charentes http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/ideas-for-great-days-out-in-poitou-charentes In need of some inspiration on what to see and do? Then you're in the right place. We've roamed the region to compile a list of things to do that will keep everyone entertained for hours. Whether you want time by the beach, along the coast, in the countryside or town, animal fun or historic monuments, walking, cycling or taking to the water, there's something for everyone. Matthieu Cany Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:39:48 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/sun-sea-and-style http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/sun-sea-and-style This month millions of French holidaymakers will flock to the country’s beaches for their annual summer holiday. Isabel Dexter examines the enduring Gallic love affair with the sun, sand and deep-bronze tans. Matthieu Cany Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:22:58 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/august-2009-currency-update http://sextantproperties.com/news/currency/august-2009-currency-update Having tested the dizzy heights of €1.19 in mid June the pound has dropped back to see out the summer in its comfort zone. For six weeks it has spent almost every moment of its time between €1.15 and €1.18. That narrow three-cent band covers less than half the ground that we have seen in previous months. It is only a small fraction of the dozen cents seen in January, or December's eye-watering 19 cents. Matthieu Cany Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:07:49 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/good-news:the-property-market-in-paris-is-thriving http://sextantproperties.com/news/french-property-market/good-news:the-property-market-in-paris-is-thriving As Paris is still being referred to as one of the most secure property markets in the world, now would be an excellent time to see what types of property are available in the most visited capital of the world. Matthieu Cany Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:43:43 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-art-of-brittany http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/the-art-of-brittany Brittany is a very popular destination due to its stunning coastlines, fortified towns, chateaux, manors and cathedrals. It has a very heavy Celtic influence and is home to many megalithic monuments. Matthieu Cany Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:22:14 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/mortgage/equity-release-on-french-property http://sextantproperties.com/news/mortgage/equity-release-on-french-property Credit Foncier International Division is delighted to announce the launch of a new product in its Non-Residents range: Equity release Matthieu Cany Mon, 20 Jul 2009 19:48:42 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/it-s-the-perfect-time-to-dine-out-in-france http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/it-s-the-perfect-time-to-dine-out-in-france On the 1st July 2009 the French government chose to lower VAT on restaurant food from 19.6% to 5.5%. The government hopes that this move will help boost the restaurant industry (one of the country’s biggest industries) which has suffered quite badly during the economic downturn. Matthieu Cany Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:11:50 +0000 http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/perrier-source-in-languedoc http://sextantproperties.com/news/general/perrier-source-in-languedoc Next time you are in the South of France and you need to quench your thirst, why don’t you pay Vergèze a visit and pop into the world famous Perrier source. Matthieu Cany Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:38:25 +0000