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Buying your first property: 8 tips to follow!
Are you about to make your first property purchase? Follow our guide and advice to proceed with your acquisition with the assurance of an…
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Property purchase: use your deposit sparingly!
Do you have a significant deposit for a property purchase? Keep in mind that retaining some of this sum may prove useful in future and that…
- Property news
Property and ecology: the key developments of 2021
Focus on the new ecological measures aimed at limiting pollution emitted by French housing in 2021.
- Property news
Interest rates 2021: new records ahead
Historically low rates in 2019 gave way in 2020 to uncertainty that penalised the property market. What will 2021 bring?
- Heritage
The Royal City of Loches: from citadel to prison
Classified as a historic monument since 1862, the Royal City of Loches is one of France's treasures.
- Property news
Private landlords and tenants: who pays what?
Are you considering rental property investment? The law sets out in detail the charges – and responsibilities – that you can pass on to…
- Property news
Your property is not selling: what to do?
Weeks have passed since your property was listed online or with agencies and nothing is happening? Let us see if we can help.
- Property news
Ma prime rénov' for all: scheme extended in 2021
The "Ma prime rénov'" scheme now encompasses all government grants for energy-efficient home improvements.
- Property news
Moving to the countryside, truly a good idea?
Many French people have developed a desire to live in the countryside. But is leaving city centres a winning bet?
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Has the health crisis changed our relationship with work?
The health crisis of 2020 has enabled a certain number of people to question their relationship with work. What are the impacts?
- Home improvement
Renovating your home: finding a good tradesperson in 4 steps
How to find a good tradesperson for your building work? When searching, several factors need to be taken into account. Here's everything…
- Heritage
Le Régent, diamond of excess
Among the jewels offered to mankind by nature, the white diamond named Le Régent is undoubtedly one of the most fabulous.
- French property
10 Hot Tub Ideas for your French Property
There are many places at home to install your hot tub. You can install it in the garden, on the terrace, in the pool or inside the house;
- French property
As if you didn’t already need an excuse to go to Paris…
We all know that France is renowned for its exceptional cuisine and what better time or place to delight your taste buds than the annual…
- Lifestyle
Great West: A Coastline that is Still Dreaming
The second home market experienced turmoil earlier, but it now seems to have regained footing as a drop in prices offers real opportunities…
- French property
10 dream properties in France for your holidays
Are you planning to buy a holiday home in France?
- French property
Attractive prices in the Grand Ouest
Owning a second home in France has always been a lifetime dream for many expatriates.
- Living in France
Best Summer Attractions in Paris
The sun has finally arrived in France and though summer time sometimes rhyme with empty city, we’ll prove you that it’s not with these top…
- French property
Buy a French Vineyard
Have you ever dreamt of having your own vineyard and perhaps create your own Cuvé?
- French regions
Focus: Bathing areas in France
Every year, the European Environment Agency publishes a report on bathing water quality in France.
- Lifestyle
FRENCH BRANDING
France will implement a strategy of “French branding” to promote French manufactured products and French culture throughout the world.
- French property
French properties: a year to benefit from the tax cuts
From now on you must wait at least 22 years and no more than 30 to be exempt from capital gains tax in France on a secondary residence or a…
- Lifestyle
Home staging in France : thank you TV !
Home staging, the art of prompting love at first sight when visiting a property, is common practice in the UK, the kingdom of the DIY !
- French property
How Safe is France Compared to the UK?
Many people perceive France as a very safe country, where there are few crimes. That is one of the main reasons why foreigners choose to…
