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The Most Original Sextant Properties!
For French architecture and uncommon lovers, here is a selection of Sextant’s finest original properties fitting a wide range of budget!
The new French tax budget for 2013 explained!
Most of the measures decided for the 2013 budget are related to high income generated in France,
Top Mistakes to Avoid When Moving To France
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France Boosts its Electric Car Industry
After the serious crisis, which affected the PSA car maker group the last few weeks, the French government has just
Hotels: the 5th Star arrives in France
Since the 23rd of July, the new French hotel categorisation system, which made appear the fifth star and the “palace” category, has officially replaced the…
How to Earn a Salary in Addition to your Pension
According to the French social institute, men earn on average more money on their pension than women. However, this system is quite difficult to understand.
Old properties: the expected price decrease remains very limited
The drop of real estate prices, which was planned after a 7% increase last year, seems to have been just an illusion.
A Cozy Alternative for Holidays: A French Home in the Perigord
Gary and his wife Lucie, a British couple from Portsmouth, felt like finding a quiet place to get away from their stressful and busy hometown during the…
How to Register as a New French Resident
You have recently decided to definitely settle in France and you want to become a resident.
Top 5 Inexpensive Sextant Houses with Swimming Pools
Stop believing French properties that include a swimming pool implies luxury pricing!
When retiring to France, you must think about…
Many Britons want to retire to France as it is the destination for a pension abroad.
French Elections: Promises and Impact
Since the official publication of the candidates list that came out on Tuesday, March 20th, the “course a l’Elysee” as the French like to say (litt: race for…
May First, Bank Holiday & Lily in the Valley
Have you ever tried to contact any private or public company in France on May 1st? You may know then, that it is impossible. Indeed, May 1st is a bank holiday,…
The hamlet of Courbefy finally sold !
The hamlet of Courbefy, in the Haute-Vienne department (region of Limousin), has been put for sale for €520,000 (only £416,000). 40km from Limoges, the village…
Travelling to France with Your Pets
Do you have pets and feel guilty when you go to France without them? Now is the time to enquire and undertake procedures so that your beloved friend
10 greatest reasons for retiring to France
France is a country with many geographical and cultural advantages which attract numerous retired British people. Here are some of the
DIY: a swimming pool in your property
Winter is gone and the sunny enchanting days are back. Perhaps the delicious idea of a lagoon-blue swimming pool in your garden
Handy Men at Your Service Ladies!
The example of Tony Micelli, the protagonist of the famous American sitcom “Who’s the boss” seems to know a lot about success in France. With
Mix pleasure and healthy food in your French garden
In France, the garden is often considered as deserving as much care as any other part of a property. Very much established as part of the French art of living,…
What could replace the Sunday Roast?
If there is a quintessential English dish, it is without doubt the traditional Sunday roast. A side of roast beef accompanied by vegetables, gravy and…
A new dawn for life annuity
Life annuity is coming back. Still potentially interesting, the investment deserves to be looked at in detail before signing up for it.
Buying a property for your children
Parents can give a helping hand to their children through a donation or by starting a Civil Property Company. How to help your children acquire a property?…
Housing: rent out your property by yourself or via a professional?
MONEY ISSUES – If you are going to put an apartment or a house up for rent, it’s an aspect you’ll be thinking about. If you have free time, good legal…
Is there anything better than a night in front of the fire?
There are four common types of fireplace, which include the traditional wood fireplace, as well as gel fireplaces, electric fireplaces and gas fireplaces.