Lille ‘could be perfect for break to property in France’

A travel writer has praised the northern French city of Lille after spending 48 hours exploring the region, which could interest those heading for a holiday to a property in France.Writing for the Independent, Helen Pickles said that the city is "compact, cultured and festive" at this time of year and highlighted the wide range [...]

By |2009-12-22T17:36:48+01:00December 1st, 2009|Articles|

Brits urged to invest in Spanish property

British investors who can afford to buy a home overseas have been encouraged to take steps to buy now.According to editor of A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way, those who can afford to buy should "grab a bargain" while they can.Countries which are set to attract Brits include Spain, Italy, France and Portugal, [...]

By |2010-03-01T15:48:04+01:00November 30th, 2009|Articles|

French property holiday ‘perfect for half term’

A mother has described a trip to France as the perfect getaway for families with children during half term breaks.Writing for the Daily Mail, Rosa Monckton said that the medieval town of Carcassonne in the French region of Languedoc-Roussillon is ideal for children and "complete with battlements, towers and cobbled streets".The fortress in the town [...]

By |2009-12-22T17:36:50+01:00November 30th, 2009|Articles|

French property break ‘could include cooking course’

A travel writer has detailed a trip to France which included taking part in a cookery course teaching people the basics of creating French cuisine.Writing for the Daily Mail, Carolyn O'Donnell told of her getaway to the area of Languedoc in France, which saw her sign up for a course run by Robert Abraham, the [...]

By |2009-12-22T17:36:49+01:00November 30th, 2009|Articles|

Festive fun for French property owners

Those heading for a break in French property could find that the country offers them the chance to enjoy a wide range of festive events this year.The Calvados region has a number of towns and cities ideal for a visit as part of a French property break and Keycamp said that visitors could "take in [...]

By |2009-12-22T17:37:16+01:00November 27th, 2009|Articles|

Truffle market could appeal to French property owners

Those who own French property heading for a break in the country during January could be interested to hear about an event taking place in the village of Le Rouret.On January 10th, the village will be hosting its annual Truffle Market, which could be an ideal place to visit for French property owners looking to [...]

By |2009-12-22T17:36:52+01:00November 27th, 2009|Articles|

More Brits heading to Florida property?

The number of Brits investing in property in the US has risen over the past few months, with more UK buyers tempted to the country by improvements in the sterling and dollar exchange rate. According to Deane Roe, from Moneycorp, that firm has seen a rise of 23 per cent in the number of Brits [...]

By |2010-03-01T15:48:25+01:00November 27th, 2009|Articles|