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Paris property prices increased by 20% in 2010
France’s newspaper ‘Le Monde’ published some outstanding figures referring to real estate in Paris and in its suburban areas. Paris property prices increased…
Renegotiating your mortgages and loans: a very profitable business
We’ve all heard about the current drop in interest rates, but borrowers aren’t the only ones to reap the benefits. If you’ve already taken out a mortgage,
The abolition of the French wealth tax might be official in 2011
Wealth tax, also known as the ‘’solidarity tax on fortunes’’ is paid at a rate of 0.6–1.8% on most assets worth more than €790,000, including property,…
The enchanting world of thatched cottages- from rustic dwelling to bijou property
Thatch has come to symbolise the quintessential image of traditional, rural Normandy, synonymous with cosy half timbered farmhouses,
Top 10 destinations for French ski properties
Winter is still holding us in its icy grip, so a skiing holiday may be just what you need! Sextant French Properties suggests a variety of Winter sports…
Welcome to Les Arcs
Known as one of the most sought after ski resort areas in the French Alps, Les Arcs is about to open another busy winter season. It’s been reported that forty…
Asbestos in your French Property
Derived from the Greek word for ‘’unquenchable’’, asbestos is a natural material and has been used since 2500 BC in winding sheets, pottery and various other…
Discovery of Hidden Defects in a French Property
Let us first set the scene: you have happily purchased a property in France by yourselves but discover after some time spent in the property that it is…
French domestic electrics
Most of the cabling, fittings and methods that are used in the UK are not relevant to or are not the same as the French way of wiring a house so it is…
Gordes – The place to be remembered
Gordes is a magnificent hill top town nestled in the heart of the Luberon, which undoubtedly deserves its title as being one of the ‘Most beautiful villages in…
How does the property basket work?
• Register – Firstly, register on the website by clicking ‘Register free today’ found under the heading My Sextant. This is very simple and only takes a couple…
Lead in your French Property
The issue of lead in old properties is a familiar topic to many home owners in Britain, as many of our old, historic buildings are full of lead paint work and…
Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe- Race weekend!
Summer may be swiftly fading into shorter evenings and rainy days, and thoughts of Glorious Goodwood and Royal Ascot may be little more than distant memories,…
Termites – The enemy within!
Termites are the nemesis of any property owner or perspective buyer as these tiny creatures have the power to reduce a building to a heap of sawdust. They can…
Discover the world gastronomy in Mougins
Located in the Alpes Maritimes department, Mougins will be the world capital of gastronomy during a week end.
Four days in the Languedoc-Roussillon by Jim Beattie
Our weekend started early, on Thursday in fact, with a morning flight from London to the compact airport in Beziers. We left the English capital under rain and…
Going overseas for a first buy
.According to foreign exchange and international money transfer specialist Moneycorp, prospects are poor for the British real estate market, as 25% of…
How to open a bank account in France: a few tips
. Keeping your account in the UK while living in France is a possible but rather expensive solution, as banks very often charge for withdrawals and financial…
Reduction of French VAT for renovation works
If you hire a professional for housing renovation works you can benefit, under specific conditions, from a reduced VAT rate of 5.5%, instead of 19.6%.
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 for a company in…
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 budget and the…
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 department’s…
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 habits and obscure rules…
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