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The new tax on French holiday homes explained
A new holiday tax has been approved by president Sarkozy’s cabinet and will be put before parliament to take effect from 2012 onwards. The tax will hit all…
Best local food in the south of France
For centuries, the whole world has appreciated French cuisine. Varied, both hearty and balanced, French cooks have built up their reputation step by step.…
Burgundy best ‘grands crus’
As you may know, France has plenty of regions producing wines classified as A.O.C (Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée) since 1936, the year of the first Burgundy…
Discover the charm of the Atlantic coast
This is neither the trendy part of France and the French Riviera, nor does it boast sunny days all year round but the French Atlantic coast is unique in the…
How can you transform your balcony?
Often essential for those living in town houses, a balcony can be a breath of fresh air, and the ideal place to sunbathe and read in summer. Indeed not…
Ideal holiday periods to spend time in your French property
There is a simple way to find the best moments to spend time in France: regularly check the Eurostar website as periods when tickets are expensive often mean…
New build: Building sites increase
The number of building sites has soared by 33.7% in the past year and building permits are also increasing. The upturn in the building market is now confirmed.…
The Provence Cote d’Azur region, a place to invest
Sextant Properties is a member of the SNPI (Syndicat National des Professionnels Immobiliers). We receive regular updates from them, and last week received an…
Top 10 most beautiful golf courses in France
Golf has always been a sport offering magnificent views thanks to its beautiful and varied courses. Combining greens, bunkers, ponds, marvellous landscapes and…
A few tips on developing a traditional horse activity
Perhaps you’ve dreamt of being a horse whisperer like Robert Redford’s character in the eponymous film… In any case horses are surely one of the most beautiful…
A secure pool cover is the safest way to protect your children
Since 2003, French law compels owners to install a safety system on any newly-built swimming pool. Owners who had a pool installed before the bill was adopted…
Auvergne: a paradise of tranquility
Located in the centre of France, the Auvergne region is one of the last unexplored areas of France. Sparsely populated, it shows off the beauty of nature
Build your own garage!
It’s a well known fact that having a car port or garage is good for your car. In a garage your car will be protected from winter’s freezing temperatures. In…
History of the leaseback concept
Buying a French property is the dream of many but maybe you can’t justify the expense if you only plan to use the property for a few weeks of the year. In that…
Is the city of Lyon a future great attraction?
France’s second biggest city has more to boast about than its dynamism and popularity. With 480,000 inhabitants in the city and 1,430,000 more with the suburbs…
Leasebacks offer you great activities!
Whether set in the city, the countryside, in a French ski resort or by the seaside, French leasebacks offer –as well as a superb apartment with the best…
Marks & Spencer back in France by the end of the year
If you like shopping in Marks & Spencer stores you will be happy to know that after a decades’ absence, the Dutch chief executive Marc Bolland announced on…
Save your money/energy with solar panels!
In troubled times like these when saving money can be essential to keep your head above the water, a long-term solution for a French property has revealed…
The rise of the refinancing rate of the ECB does not concern fixed rates
On April 7th as expected, the European Central Bank raised its main guiding rate to 1.25%. This is the end of about 2 years of stability with a low rate of…
A home with a sea view is a dream come true
A home with a sea view is the dream of many house hunters. If you are looking for this type of French property, you may be looking for a close view over the…
Do you like playing golf?
In France there are more than 600 golf courses scattered in all the beautiful regions of the country offering a large choice to golfers.
French property: where to buy?
Through the last decades, Brittany and Normandy have remained English people’s favourite places to buy a French Property. Both regions are close to the sea and…
Salon Renover in Paris
Are you planning to buy, or are you the owner of a French property to renovate?
What can you get with your money for 200 000 Euros?
So you want to buy a French property but can’t spend more than 200 000€. What can you buy for this amount?