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Unique opportunity in Paris – Luxurious Haussmann style apartments to redecorate next to Notre Dame
This 19 century private mansion located in the Ile Saint-Louis (near Notre Dame) offers 5 luxurious apartments.
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- Lifestyle
Start the après-ski early on the ski train to the French Alps
As the leaves continue to fall and the days become ever shorter and increasingly cold and miserable, the average person naturally begins to…
- French property
10 ways to Add value to your French home
Property, be it at home or abroad, is probably the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime but that is exactly what it…
- French property
How to renovate a listed building in France and access to grants
Many people dream of purchasing a dilapidated chateau, mill or 16th century cottage and lovingly restoring it to its former glory with…
- French property
Most people in France think Benny Hill is the epitome of British TV
Art historian Sandrine Voillet, who spent time working for the BBC, describes some of the cultural differences she has noticed between…
- Finance
Notaire fees and your new property in France
Buying property anywhere is a complex and rather bureaucratic exercise – each country has its own unique collection of quirky customs and…
- French property
Renovation works: the rules to comply with
Many owners of a property in France may at some point wish to renovate all or part of their property, such works ranging from re-doing the…
- French property
Solar Panels: going green is no longer the sole preserve of militant eco-warriors
In these environmentally troubled times, not a day goes by without another scheme promising to drastically reduce our impact on the…
- Legal
The easy way to set up a small business in France: The auto-entrepreneur status
Owners of property in France sometimes wish to make some extra cash by setting up a small business.
- Lifestyle
Breaking News – St Palais sur Mer leaseback
We received a notice from our leaseback developer in St Palais sur Mer (property ref 15998). As they have sold most of the development…
- Lifestyle
New housing: sales are resuming
Building permits issuance has experienced a 29.6% decrease between May and July 2009 compared to the previous year. (Paul Delort (Le…
- Lifestyle
A movie that will give you a taste of the South of France
Yesterday I watched a film that give a real taste of the South of France: A good Year (2006)
- Lifestyle
A unique opportunity has arisen to purchase a home on a working winery in the South of France
Earlier this week, I discovered a hidden gem tucked away in rural South of France.
- French property
Burgundy properties are now available!
We just added properties in the Burgundy region and you can find the first ones on this page:…
- French property
Eco friendly Leaseback holiday resort VIP range from Center Parcs
We just added a New leaseback investment property on Sextant website. It will be managed by Center Parcs, this is the 4th one in France.…
- Finance
Fractional Ownership vs French Leaseback
Do you want to own a property in France but don’t know enough information about property options then look no further. This will tell you…
- French property
New opportunity in Provence: Leaseback properties in Pont Royal Golf
THE VILLAS AND APARTMENTS OF THE HAMEAU in PONT ROYAL GOLF
- Living in France
Old wash houses to visit in Brittany
Come and discover in Brittany the lovely wash houses! In Pontrieux (22), the 18th century wash houses have recently been renovated and are…
- French property
Sextant Prestige website is now live!
We just added the final modifications to our new website called Sextant Prestige.
- French property
Special offer in la Plagne: Yield up to 4.2%
Only 7 apartments remain available in a leaseback residence in La Plagne. The official yield is 3.8% and 2 of the last few remaining…
- French property
The Hameau du Temple construction update
The construction work in Les hameau du Temple near Sainte Eulalie is going very well (reference 17890).
- French property
Unique investment holiday home in Brittany (near a Golf course)
This is a new French Leaseback in one of the best spot of Brittany, between the sea and Benodet Golf course.
- Lifestyle
Price reduction on New Build developments in St Remy de Provence
If you are among those wishing to buy a property in the South of France, there may be a lucky break for you! Because of the current…
- Lifestyle
Mont St Michel vs St Michael’s mount
St Michael’s mount is often described as the jewel of Cornwall. There are always been very serious discussion in Cornwall and Normandy…
