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10 things you MUST take to France
A checklist for your viewing trip
5 tips to create your very own English country garden (in France!)
1. Use a variation of plants English Country gardens tend to have a wild look, so don’t be afraid of mixing flower types. Use plants with a variety of heights…
A successful renovation in the South of France
The property and lifestyle series with Charlie Luxton continues its new run. Keith, Antoinette and their family have moved from Oxfordshire to the Languedoc…
France comes first for the best place to live in the world
According to an article published in the Daily mail today, The Quality of Life Index, published by International Living magazine for the 30th year, says the…
Green renovations are riding high in France
Is this the start of a green wave? 75 000 interest free eco-loans have been granted by French banks since the scheme started on the 1st of April 2009.
Purchasing a property through a French family company
One efficient and sometimes little known way of owning real estate in France is through a company named a “Société Civile Immobilière” (SCI).
Tax advantages for owners of bare title carrying out works on their French property
A popular tool to convey a French property to one’s children is to gift them the bare title to it (nue-propriete) while retaining the right to occupy it and…
Tax advice: the “Donation-Partage” (“Gift with distribution”)
The donation-partage is an original institution of French law. It is a deed by which a person gifts and distributes his assets between his children during his…
The New Face of Prestige in Biarritz
At last, the most talked about luxury apartments on the Atlantic coast are here! These prestigious apartments represent the epitome of class ensconced in the…
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 is – an investment.…
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 style and taste.
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 France and the UK.
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 obscure conventions…
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 rendering of the…
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 environment being unveiled.
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)
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.
Burgundy properties are now available!
We just added properties in the Burgundy region and you can find the first ones on this page:…
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. The development: The…
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 all you need to know…
New opportunity in Provence: Leaseback properties in Pont Royal Golf
THE VILLAS AND APARTMENTS OF THE HAMEAU in PONT ROYAL GOLF
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 now the new region’s…
Sextant Prestige website is now live!
We just added the final modifications to our new website called Sextant Prestige.
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 apartments have a special…