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French property sales on the rise

Both sales and enquiries into French property are increasing, according to the findings of a new survey.According to the estate agent's group FNAIM, prices are falling at a much lower rate than previously seen - which could suggest that stabilisation in the market is on its way.Overall, prices fell by 1.2 per cent in August [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:40:32+01:00October 8th, 2009|News|

Travel show could interest those with Spanish property

Brits thinking of investing in Spanish property could find a visit to a travel conference in the country helpful in assisting them with choosing the best area to buy a home in.The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) Conference opened on Monday (October 5th) in Barcelona, an area popular for Brits buying Spanish property. The [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:25:49+01:00October 7th, 2009|News|

Brits returning to ‘familiar’ Spanish property

British people looking for the ideal place to invest in a holiday home are continuing to favour Spanish property and homes in other European countries traditionally popular with Brits.According to editor at A Place in the Sun Magazine Richard Way, Brits are keen to invest in property in destinations which they are familiar with or [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:25:50+01:00October 7th, 2009|News|

Non-eurozone travellers ‘could head to Florida property’

Brits searching for a bargain break are increasingly looking for holidays outside of the eurozone - which could see many more jet off to Florida property.According to flight comparison site Cheapflights.co.uk, there has been an increase in the number of people looking at destinations such as Turkey and Morocco in recent weeks.Global sales director at [...]

By |2009-10-20T10:39:46+01:00October 7th, 2009|Articles, News|

Spanish property ‘could be more upmarket’

Those who have Spanish property and frequently take trips to the country could have noticed a difference in the way that Spain is marketing itself as a destination.According to Expatica, Spain is "seeking to upgrade its image" and is working to attract wealthy tourists and discerning visitors to take a break in Spanish property.The website [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:25:51+01:00October 6th, 2009|News|

Emin to make French property move?

Artist Tracey Emin, famous for her Unmade Bed installation, has announced she is looking to move to France due to the rise of the income tax for those who earn above £150,000.She said she may end up in a French property as she is "simply not willing" to pay the 50 per cent tax which [...]

By |2009-10-20T10:39:47+01:00October 6th, 2009|Articles, News|

People seeking winter sun could consider Florida property

Brits will be seeking some winter sun this year, it has been said.According to travel agent On the Beach, while the summer season saw many Brits choose to take a staycation and holiday within the UK, the winter will see increasing numbers of people jetting off to sunnier climes.Marketing director Alistair Daly said that due [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:42:53+01:00October 6th, 2009|News|

British French property owners ‘could benefit from sterling’

The falling value of the sterling against the Euro could see Britons who own French property benefiting, it has been claimed.According to Homemove, citing findings from Foreign Currency Direct, some Brits who own French property or homes in other part of Europe are looking into selling their overseas houses to make a profit on the [...]

By |2009-10-16T10:40:33+01:00October 5th, 2009|News|