Are you coming to watch le rugby?

Posted Thursday, February 9th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

The launch of this year’s Six Nations Rugby tournament at the weekend would have reminded rugby-loving Brits planning a move to France to choose where they settle carefully, that is if they want to be amongst a community that shares….read more »

Looking for a piste of the action?

Posted Thursday, February 2nd, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags: ,

Enjoying some of the best snow conditions in recent years, it’s not surprising winter resorts in the French Alps are seeing a surge in interest from skiers looking to invest in a home by the slopes.

After visiting the same….read more »

Is that wine I can smell?

Posted Tuesday, January 31st, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Expats tempted to risk driving after a few drinks in France will soon have no excuse for presuming they’re not over the limit, as come April it will be law for all vehicles to carry a breathalyser kit.

This new regulation….read more »

French Market Update – Carmen Reitano

Posted Friday, January 27th, 2012 in Articles by Carmen Reitano | Tags:

By Carmen Reitano – French Account Manager for Rightmove Overseas

Properties in France have been more popular than ever in the last few months with UK buyers. France offers huge opportunities to British buyers – in fact a recent survey….read more »

Luxury for less

Posted Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

The luxurious properties situated within the French Riviera fell in price during 2011, according to a leading estate agent in the region.

Their figures recently revealed that prices fell in the French Riviera and Monaco by over 5% in the last….read more »

Stronger Pounds to favour buyers in France

Posted Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Although the economy in the UK is not recovering at a speedy rate, Sterling does appear to be gaining back its strength against the Euro, which is also weak against the Dollar.

For buyers from the UK looking to buy a….read more »

Buyers eye up Eurozone properties as Euro loses value
Highlights

56.4% of locations saw an increase in searches,43.4% of locations saw a decrease in searches and 0.08%….read more »

Fall by 10% in French properties

Posted Thursday, January 12th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

The last few months have seen the sterling regain strength against the Euro; meaning UK buyers will get more for their money when investing in property in France. The rate is currently 1.20 euros to the pound; a rate which….read more »

A French B&B is still the business

Posted Friday, January 6th, 2012 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags: , ,

Robert and Eileen Stansfield are proof that with a bit of hard work and commitment, you really can still make a living from running a B&B in France, despite gloom-mongers saying the idea is old hat and the market is….read more »

France beats Spain

Posted Monday, December 26th, 2011 in Articles by Chris Please | Tags:

France has now beaten Spain to become the most searched for country by British buyers who are looking to buy abroad and escape the doom and gloom of the UK and its economy.

The last four weeks have seen more searches….read more »