Finance
Now or Never to Invest in Property at a Low Rate
After having applied some exceptional reductions on the mortgage rates in May and after a stabilisation in June, banks are now increasing…
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- Lifestyle
Paris Plage
Paris Plage 2013 Open From July 20th to August 18th (8am to Midnight) This year, Paris Plage takes place from 20th July to 18th August 2013.
- French property
Retiring in France
Within 10 years, around 12% of the British population will retire. As shown by a study dating back to 2012, around 70% of prospective…
- French property
Ski, invest, relax: 50% of properties sold within a week!
Although this prestige residence only came onto the market last Thursday, 50% of the properties have already been sold to French buyers!
- French property
Solar panels in France : how to become energy self sufficient
For the past decade and considering global warming and other worrying matters, alternative and renewable energies have become more and more…
- Finance
100% financing now available with a 30% side investment
For non-residents who wish to purchase a property in France, it is still possible to obtain a 100% French mortgage. The criteria for the…
- French property
An entire Ski resort is for sale in France for 550.000 euros
Last year, the sale of an entire French village gave ideas to others as this year,
- French regions
Bordeaux, a city to be discovered
Bordeaux is a port city, crossed by the Garonne River, situated in the Gironde department of the Aquitaine region. The city and region is…
- Finance
Capital gains tax boost for French home owners
Francois Hollande wants to reduced the waiting time to obtain an exemption from CGT on second homes from 30 to 22 years of ownership.
- French property
Don’t miss out on bookings – list your French holiday let for Free today
Get your property online in minutes and start taking bookings today!
- French property
EPC report now compulsory when selling your French property
Are you the owner of a French property and looking to sell it? Did you know that since 1st January 2011, sellers are required to…
- French regions
French world-class spirits
Pastis Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Marseille, Toulon Sun and herbs combine to form the most famous Provence appetizer, Pastis.
- Finance
Gay marriage now available in France!
Wednesday the 29th, the first gay couple have tied the knot in France!
- Finance
Moving to France: money-savings tips
France is a popular touristic destination for many expatriates, our country has a lot to offer: plenty of beautiful landscapes, mild…
- French history
Poitou Charentes: impressive historical heritage
Poitou Charentes is composed of four departments: Vienna, Deux-Sevres, Charente and Charente Maritime.
- French property
Rainwater Harvesting: Another Clever Way to Save Energy
A few weeks ago, we mentioned in our “Tips for a green home” article how important it was to take care of
- French property
Second homes: an exceptional reduction of 25%
A new reform has been announced by the French President, François Hollande, in June 2013.
- Lifestyle
The best rated restaurants from the Gault & Millau
The Gault & Millau guide is a very influential French guide for restaurants and hotels in France.
- French property
The Canal du Midi: A Good Place to Live
Such a beautiful area to enjoy sun and tranquillity! The Canal du Midi has been one of the most appreciated sites in France for many years.
- French property
The French real estate market picks up except in Paris
Standard & Poor’s saw it coming ; in the beginning of the year 2013,
- Lifestyle
Top 10 vineyards properties in the South of France
With the summer finally coming in Europe it is time to look at some dream properties. You will find in this
- Lifestyle
Burgundy Wines
Did you know that some of the tastiest French wines come from the Burgundy region?
- French property
Calling all engines: Sextant France is launching a national recruitment campaign.
Sextant France is part of Sextant Properties, created in 2005 in London by two French individuals
