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 »

Aude, to be there…

Posted Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags: ,

Breathtaking medieval towns, rolling vineyards, plenty of sunshine and affordable homes – offering all of these things, it’s little wonder interest from UK buyers in Aude in the south of France has shot up, according to latest research by Rightmove….read more »

France overtakes Spain with most searches
Highlights

56.4% of locations saw an increase in searches, and 43.4% of locations saw a decrease in searches. 0.04% no….read more »

For all your underwear needs in Paris…

Posted Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Expats in Paris who hanker after the odd British home comfort had their prayers answered last month when a household UK high street chain reopened a store on France’s most famous street, having shut down 10 years ago.

Shoppers on the….read more »

France in top ten for market growth

Posted Friday, December 9th, 2011 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Homeowners in France will welcome the news that average property prices across the country grew by five per cent in the six months up to the end of September, according to a leading price index.

France was the only popular expat….read more »

Head “off-piste” for your ski home

Posted Thursday, December 1st, 2011 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

Opportunities to buy quality new ski homes in smaller, less developed French resorts have become available following the launch of a handful of leaseback projects by a leading Alpine developer.

Developer MGM currently has property for sale in Val Cenis in….read more »

October 2011 Rightmove Overseas Search Report

Posted Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 in Articles, Data by Tom Whale | Tags: , , , ,

European Economic Problems Fail to Deter Overseas Property Buyers
Highlights

50.94% of locations saw an increase in searches, and 48.99% of locations saw a decrease in searches
….read more »

French property a good investment

Posted Friday, November 25th, 2011 in Articles by Aimee Valaitis | Tags:

The property market in France has fared well amid the global economic crisis and prices are now on their way to reaching levels seen before the crash in 2008, rising by 7.8 per cent on average.

“With UK property values outside….read more »