Living in France
Rural France is changing
Among its greatest assets, France can rely on its countryside. Indeed, rural France seems to attract tourists from all over the country and…
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- Living in France
Success Story with Sextant
Since 2006, Elizabeth and Kenneth N. had thought about buying a property in France. Elizabeth is a teacher and her husband is a consultant…
- French property
Using an Architect: a few guidelines
It is not infrequent for properties to require significant works either of renovation or extension for example. One will need to prepare a…
- Lifestyle
Which French Leaseback should I choose?
. Nowadays, if you want to finance your French leaseback property, it is better to select one which has a yield lower than 5%;
- French property
Brand New Airport in Brive La Gaillarde
Brive-La-Gaillarde, also abbreviated “Brive”, is a French city in the South West of France, in the Limousin Region, and is the Correze…
- French property
Demystifying notaires and their fees
Purchasing property anywhere is an intricate and often bureaucratic process as it seems that every country has its own set of peculiar…
- Living in France
Do yourself and the environment a favour with renewable energies
A photovoltaic device creates electricity from the sun’s light. France, with its long sunshine period, has started
- French property
French Leaseback Resales: Why are they attractive investments?
There are a number of reasons for buyers to invest in France through leaseback property resales as opposed to buying off-plan. Before we…
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French resale property: prices almost break records
.During the first semester, the average price per square meter increased by 8.48% to €2,508, which is very close to the unprecedented…
- French property
Rising prices in Paris
According to the French Chamber of Notaries, price of older properties have risen by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2010, in, Bordeaux,…
- Living in France
The key to autonomy: the septic tank
A “fosse septique” (septic tank) ensures a preliminary treatment of home waste waters.
- French property
What you need to know to open a Gite
There are more and more gites available all over France with 43,800 gites and 10,000 bed and breakfast inns.
- Lifestyle
Les Joutes de Sete
Every summer, a unique sporting event takes place in the city of Sete, in the Languedoc Roussillon region, called Joutes Nautiques…
- Lifestyle
Latest hot spots in France
Some years ago, big cities were really popular in France. But nowadays, it seems that small towns and even villages are well appreciated by…
- Lifestyle
Three days on the Cote d’Azur by Jim Beattie
The prospect of a long week-end on the French Riviera can only enchant.
- Lifestyle
Blue Flag : enjoy the quality of beaches and marinas
The water quality is a major point in the decision of a place for vacation or even more for the purchase of a property.
- French property
10 Sextant French Properties with “most beautiful views” in Provence Cote d’Azur
As summer is coming, Sextant French Properties has decided to make a selection of properties with the most beautiful views in South of…
- Finance
An exceedingly well hung government
Sterling still in limbo after indecisive election. US stock market volatility spreads to currencies. Latest EU rescue package broadens the…
- Lifestyle
Antiquities for low prices in your new house
Are you looking for authenticity in your new house in France?
- French property
Be aware of French swimming pool regulations
In France, if you own a pool or if you are planning to buy a house with a swimming-pool, there are few things that you should know about…
- Living in France
Grasse, world’s perfume capital since the Middle-ages
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department, on the French Riviera. The town is considered to be the world’s perfume capital.
- Lifestyle
Jazz and songs of the Cicada in Juan Les Pins
If you want to spend some times enjoying the jewels of Juan Les Pins, “Jazz A Juan” is your place.
- Finance
What you need to know about remortgage in France
The operation consists of buying back your current mortgage by a bank with early termination fees (ERC) and other fees.
- French property
Expat lifestyle “sunnier in more ways than one”
Nine out of ten British expatriates say moving overseas has given them a better quality of life.
