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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…
Nice, six districts undergoing radical transformation where you should buy before the end of the year.
What with the renovation of the Pasteur district and Thiers train station area and the creation of a green zone, dozens of big constructions sites are shaking…
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…
France’s three different sales contracts explained
Currently in England the exchange of contract happens shortly – if not immediately – after your offer has been accepted. In France, things happen differently:…
Inheritance and succession explained
Inheritance and succession are always a dilemma for a Lawyer when you deal with your client’s assets. Owning investments in England or elsewhere will oblige…
It’s time to take out a mortgage!
On Thursday March 3th Jean Claude Trichet, the President of the European Central Bank made a revelation: an important increase of rates is foreseen in April.
Letting your property to students in winter could provide valuable rental income!
When the summer holidays come to an end, with you packing your bags, French students are about to go back school. This traditional period is called La Rentrée…
What is a French colonie de Vacances?
If your children (and you!) need a break, the French colonies de vacances are made for you. The colonies de vacances in France are organizations (sometimes…
What is a garantie deplacée?
If you are a home owner in France and want to buy a property abroad, in the United Kingdom for instance, then you can do what is known as a garantie deplacée.
10 ways to add value to your French home
Property – at home or abroad – is probably the largest investment most people will make in their lifetime. So what can home-owners in France do
A heat pump for your green property
A heat pump is a system that extracts the energy in the air or soil (even in a pond if you have one on your land) and uses it to heat your French property. The…
Home automation: the new home trend
–> What is home automation? Home automation, or domotics, is a system which integrates electrical devices in a house with each other. You can have wireless…
Legal fees when buying a French property
For several years, France has been a property market particularly different from others in Europe. A British buyer may not be used to the system and may…
Specialised removals for your move to France
PSS International Removals have specialised in moving families overseas for more than 27 years. Having successfully handled thousands of removals to France…
How is affordability for a French mortgage calculated?
You may be wondering how much you are allowed to borrow, what sort of repayment plan would suit you or even whether you can take out a French mortgage at all.
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,…
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…
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…
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.