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How to visit a property: tips you should know
As you will surely know, viewing a property is an essential element of a successful purchase project, and you should not
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- French property
Loft Conversions: A New Area At Home
In order to save as much money as possible, it is worth considering purchasing a house in renovation or conversion.
- Moving to France
May First, Bank Holiday & Lily in the Valley
Have you ever tried to contact any private or public company in France on May 1st? You may know then, that it is impossible. Indeed, May…
- Finance
Prepare your Finances Before Moving to France
More and more people living in the UK would like to move to France, which is one of the most popular destinations
- Finance
The hamlet of Courbefy finally sold !
The hamlet of Courbefy, in the Haute-Vienne department (region of Limousin), has been put for sale for €520,000 (only £416,000). 40km from…
- Learning French
Top 10 guides to live in France
Speaking French Like any language, French can be learned efficiently with practice. In addition, living in France will make your learning…
- Health
Travelling to France with Your Pets
Do you have pets and feel guilty when you go to France without them? Now is the time to enquire and undertake procedures so that your…
- French regions
What makes Languedoc Roussillon so attractive?
Languedoc Roussillon is a French region, located in the South of France. It stretches along the Mediterranean
- Living in France
10 greatest reasons for retiring to France
France is a country with many geographical and cultural advantages which attract numerous retired British people. Here are some of the
- French property
2012: a promising year for French property buyers
The year 2012 could be favourable for those wishing to purchase properties in France.
- French property
A 30% size increase is now possible for French properties
The French president Nicolas Sarkozy announced on the 29th January his plan to increase the possibility of construction by 30%.
- French property
A reality TV show in the abandoned village of Courbefy?
Out of the numerous ideas, this one is certainly the most extravagant regarding the future of the abandoned village located in…
- French property
An abandoned French village for sale at £276,600
The hamlet of Courbefy, in the Haute-Vienne region (Limousin), is currently put up for sale for €330,000, with 10 days left to purchase it.…
- French property
Brittany Has Wind in Its Sails
Here at Sextant properties, we noticed that there have been strong British demands in viewings in Brittany for several years. According to…
- Lifestyle
DIY: a swimming pool in your property
Winter is gone and the sunny enchanting days are back. Perhaps the delicious idea of a lagoon-blue swimming pool in your garden
- Finance
English mortgage vs French mortgage
In the UK & France interest rates for mortgages are very similar. For instance, in both countries the average interest rates is 3.70% for…
- Finance
French Interest Rates Falls
This isn’t an April fool joke ! Once again, French mortgage rates are falling down which is a very good news for March property buyers. One…
- French property
Guesthouse Business in France: The Home That You Need
Have you ever thought about running your own guesthouse business in France? If you are afraid that it might be too complicated for you,…
- Lifestyle
Handy Men at Your Service Ladies!
The example of Tony Micelli, the protagonist of the famous American sitcom “Who’s the boss” seems to know a lot about success in France.…
- Finance
I am a cash buyer. Why should I bother with a French Mortgage?
The pragmatism of astute real estate buyers will lead them to take on
- French property
Mix pleasure and healthy food in your French garden
In France, the garden is often considered as deserving as much care as any other part of a property. Very much established as part of the…
- French property
Save energy, save money : try insulation!
If you feel concerned about the impact of energy costs on your bills, and you wonder if there is something that can be done to improve the…
- French property
The King is back in France!
The concept of the French Republic now belongs to the past. After a long judicial process, yesterday the descendant of the Bourbon family…
- Lifestyle
What could replace the Sunday Roast?
If there is a quintessential English dish, it is without doubt the traditional Sunday roast. A side of roast beef accompanied by…
