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French Leaseback Resales: Why are they attractive investments?
There are a number of reasons for buyers to invest in France through leaseback property resales as opposed to buying off-plan. Before we list those reasons,
French resale property: prices almost break records
.During the first semester, the average price per square meter increased by 8.48% to €2,508, which is very close to the unprecedented prices of 2008. This…
Rising prices in Paris
According to the French Chamber of Notaries, price of older properties have risen by 2.5% in the first quarter of 2010, in, Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Toulouse,…
What you need to know to open a Gite
There are more and more gites available all over France with 43,800 gites and 10,000 bed and breakfast inns.
10 Sextant French Properties with “most beautiful views” in Provence Cote d’Azur
As summer is coming, Sextant French Properties has decided to make a selection of properties with the most beautiful views in South of France, Provence Alpes…
Antiquities for low prices in your new house
Are you looking for authenticity in your new house in France?
Be aware of French swimming pool regulations
In France, if you own a pool or if you are planning to buy a house with a swimming-pool, there are few things that you should know about safety regulations.
Grasse, world’s perfume capital since the Middle-ages
Grasse is a commune in the Alpes-Maritimes department, on the French Riviera. The town is considered to be the world’s perfume capital.
Jazz and songs of the Cicada in Juan Les Pins
If you want to spend some times enjoying the jewels of Juan Les Pins, “Jazz A Juan” is your place.
Les Joutes de Sete
Every summer, a unique sporting event takes place in the city of Sete, in the Languedoc Roussillon region, called Joutes Nautiques (nautical jousting). Les…
What you need to know about remortgage in France
The operation consists of buying back your current mortgage by a bank with early termination fees (ERC) and other fees.
Expat lifestyle “sunnier in more ways than one”
Nine out of ten British expatriates say moving overseas has given them a better quality of life.
French Property Trends – April 2010
Recent surveys reveal that the British own more second homes in France than any other nation.
French Property: Is the new less expensive than the old?
The price differential between new and old French property diminishes if one looks at a comparison of property cost over the last decade due to increased…
Going hydro: How to become self sufficient the green way
Few people realise the impracticality of a new home in a former mill in its idyllic river side location.
Lending rates lowered in April once again
In April, just like in March, banks slightly lowered their rates once again.
Les Rives du Lac – Lacanau
We have recently teamed up with a developer to bring you a unique new-build residence. Les Rives du Lac is located on the Atlantic coast, just 60 km from…
Les Senioriales d’Equemauville – A Retirement Paradise in Normandy
The Normandy coast is now the scene of an entirely new type of housing development.
Only one unit left in this leaseback next to Paris
The Domaine of the Val de Seine – Only one unit left!
The sale of a 5 year old (or less) building
Before the reform, if you sold a first property to a private individual within 5 years after finishing the construction of the building, the sale was subject…
Unique investment opportunity in the heart of Paris
This apartment just came on the market, we are among the first partners to promote this opportunity. By experience we anticipate a lot of interest therefore…
Update on French Taxation with Respect to Gifts and Successions
Although the rules applicable in France with respect to gifts and successions seemed to have been more or less set in stone for a very long time, they have…
What about a Castle?
It is well known: Only the rich can afford a Chateau.
You will not believe what I am looking at right now…
On a magazine assignment to discover the Dordogne, travel writer Kimberley Lovato fell head over heels for its entrancing landscape, friendly people and…