French property
Pays-De-La-Loire best ‘grands crus’
France has plenty of regions producing wines classified as A.O.C (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) especially in the South of France. But…
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- Moving to France
Removal to France: list of companies
When the long awaited removal day is on the horizon, finding the removal company that suits your requirements is essential. This choice…
- Learning French
What to do when retiring to France?
Moving to France to live permanently can be an exciting and a daunting prospect, especially if you are retired. But the good news is that…
- Finance
Your finances in France
Finance and investments in France are not particularly different from the UK. There is a double taxation agreement which means that tax…
- Lifestyle
Ideal holiday periods to spend time in your French property
There is a simple way to find the best moments to spend time in France: regularly check the Eurostar website as periods when tickets are…
- Lifestyle
Discover the charm of the Atlantic coast
This is neither the trendy part of France and the French Riviera, nor does it boast sunny days all year round but the French Atlantic coast…
- Lifestyle
The Provence Cote d’Azur region, a place to invest
Sextant Properties is a member of the SNPI (Syndicat National des Professionnels Immobiliers). We receive regular updates from them, and…
- Lifestyle
New build: Building sites increase
The number of building sites has soared by 33.7% in the past year and building permits are also increasing. The upturn in the building…
- Lifestyle
Top 10 most beautiful golf courses in France
Golf has always been a sport offering magnificent views thanks to its beautiful and varied courses. Combining greens, bunkers, ponds,…
- French property
Best local food in the south of France
For centuries, the whole world has appreciated French cuisine. Varied, both hearty and balanced, French cooks have built up their…
- French property
Best solutions to handle costs of a second home
Maintaining a garden, converting outbuildings … Due to the increase in gas and electricity bills, in addition to continuous rises in…
- French property
Build a pergola above your terrace
Does your French house need a touch of something new? A simple idea to inject more character into your garden would be to build a pergola.
- French property
Building permits will become less restrictive
Benoist Apparu, the Secretary of State for Housing also wants to modify the tax system in order to encourage sales of plots of land.
- Lifestyle
Burgundy best ‘grands crus’
As you may know, France has plenty of regions producing wines classified as A.O.C (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) since 1936, the year of…
- French property
Construction: BBC (energy efficient building) basics
With the Environment round table, the BBC Label for low energy consumption buildings becomes more and more essential for construction as…
- Living in France
Drought in France: water restrictions in 11 departments
Summery temperatures, lack of water, parched earth…
- French property
How can you transform your balcony?
Often essential for those living in town houses, a balcony can be a breath of fresh air, and the ideal place to sunbathe and read in…
- French property
New build: Building sites increase
The number of building sites has soared by 33.7% in the past year and building permits are also increasing.
- Health
Property: Invest for seniors
As there are only 200 senior residences in France and one third of the French population will be over 60 by 2050 (compared to 20% nowadays)…
- Lifestyle
History of the leaseback concept
Buying a French property is the dream of many but maybe you can’t justify the expense if you only plan to use the property for a few weeks…
- Lifestyle
Build your own garage!
It’s a well known fact that having a car port or garage is good for your car. In a garage your car will be protected from winter’s freezing…
- Lifestyle
The rise of the refinancing rate of the ECB does not concern fixed rates
On April 7th as expected, the European Central Bank raised its main guiding rate to 1.25%. This is the end of about 2 years of stability…
- Lifestyle
Is the city of Lyon a future great attraction?
France’s second biggest city has more to boast about than its dynamism and popularity. With 480,000 inhabitants in the city and 1,430,000…
- Lifestyle
Leasebacks offer you great activities!
Whether set in the city, the countryside, in a French ski resort or by the seaside, French leasebacks offer –as well as a superb apartment…
