Lifestyle
From down under to the Limousin countryside, and back again
Robert and Carole-Ann Pill, a retired couple in their sixties, have the travel bug, and they have it bad. Hailing from Victoria, Australia,…
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- Lifestyle
How are the prices of French properties determined?
After a few calls to our agents in France, we tried to narrow down the criteria by which the prices of the French properties are…
- Lifestyle
A fun “investor” game you can play during your Christmas holidays
We thought you will be interested during your Christmas holidays by playing this game which is very addictive.
- Finance
A new dawn for life annuity
Life annuity is coming back. Still potentially interesting, the investment deserves to be looked at in detail before signing up for it.
- French property
Buying a property for your children
Parents can give a helping hand to their children through a donation or by starting a Civil Property Company. How to help your children…
- Finance
Housing: rent out your property by yourself or via a professional?
MONEY ISSUES – If you are going to put an apartment or a house up for rent, it’s an aspect you’ll be thinking about. If you have free time,…
- Finance
How the Debt Ratio is calculated for a French mortgage?
Generally, French lenders will lend up to 80% of the purchase price to non-residents, although each lender has different criteria.. Some…
- Finance
How to increase your chances of obtaining a French mortgage?
In spite of French banks having tightened their lending criteria, obtaining a French mortgage is still possible. Most importantly, you must…
- French property
Is there anything better than a night in front of the fire?
There are four common types of fireplace, which include the traditional wood fireplace, as well as gel fireplaces, electric fireplaces and…
- Finance
Property prices in Paris- screened
Prices have soared in the capital, and have broken all records. However, this boom time could be over soon.
- French property
Putting down roots in Burgundy
Hugh Johnson, former owner of a shipping company, has loved France for nearly forty years. His job meant many exotic corners of the earth…
- Learning French
Sainte Catherine – 25th of November
Sainte Catherine is celebrated on the 25th of November. Catherine of Alexandria is the patron of the barbers, wheelwrights, rope makers,…
- Finance
Self-employed borrowers given a small boost
It is quite well known that, since 2008, banks in the UK and in France have made life very difficult to self employed looking to get…
- French property
Six steps to ensure a reliable Energy Efficiency Report (DPE in French).
Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet and Benoist Apparu, Secretary of State in charge of Housing, presented 6 six steps to improve the energy…
- Lifestyle
Top 10 French Christmas traditions
As we all know Christmas is a Christian feast but throughout Europe, the rituals associated with the onset of winter go back to time…
- Lifestyle
True Secret: how do French find their antiques?
If you want to purchase some French antiques for your French holiday home or for your main residence, we have compiled a list of websites…
- Finance
Why is it the best time to buy a home in France?
Sextant market research has noticed over the last 6 years that best negotiations are realised in November and December.
- Lifestyle
Top 5 things to do before moving to France
1) Planning One of the most important things before moving into your new accommodation in France is to plan early in order to evaluate…
- French property
A Garden Room: give your property a new dimension
Nowadays, it’s become trendy to create some additional space in a property by building an orangery, conservatory or a garden room. These…
- Living in France
Mont Saint Michel, between fantasy and reality
The Mont Saint Michel is actually a small rocky island where a sanctuary was built in the year 709 in honour of the
- Lifestyle
The best uses for your French outbuildings
Outbuildings are gaining popularity over years, more and more property hunters only seek property with outbuildings. Actually they are…
- Lifestyle
The importance of being Eco friendly: an example with the use of wooden floor
After the closure of the Green build Expo in late June this year, it is now time to underline to consider the main topics discussed during…
- Lifestyle
The South west at its best!
Beautiful scenery and typical charming villages, the Midi Pyrenees region has everything to please house hunters. The largest French region…
- Lifestyle
Wine Cellars in France
Wine cellars are more than just a basic cellar. In some French regions people spend hundreds of hours taking care of them as they can need…
