Party time

On Christmas Eve we went to a party in a neighbouring village, hosted by some friends (they became friends

Client testimonial

Why use our agency and not one of the "big-boys" ? Here is what a recent client has to

Completing a French property purchase

One of the most important things to get right when you buy a French property, apart from your currency,

Bargain hunting

Bargain huntingWith the property market fairly quiet, there are always some great opportunities to snap up a bargain.Being in

Renewable energy, & mortgage lenders

A week ago we were driving back from the Algarve, passing through Portugal and Spain en-route back to the

Chateaux for sale

There is always a great choice of exceptional properties for sale in France, but perhaps the best value for

A new exclusive development in France’s beautiful Mervent Forest

This new exclusive development in France’s beautiful Mervent Forest is a ‘Turn Key’ Self Build Project. As a result

France is the best place to live in Europe

France is the best place to live in Europe, according to a review of 17 quality of life factors

New Carbon tax

A carbon tax is to be introduced in France, accompanied by a compensatory reduction in income tax. The tax

Agency - going green

Like many people we are extremely concerned about the protection of the environment. Travelling to France from the UK,

New challenges

One of the great attractions of France is that it is so diverse. You can have rolling countryside, coastal

The pound at a 4 month low against the Euro

The pound has fallen to a 4 month low against the Euro because of fresh concerns about the extent

Property exhibition time

This week, taking a break from work in rural Devon, I have taken the opportunity to visit the French

Currency watch

Pound Euro rates faced a torrid week last week, falling on Friday for the 7th straight trading session, a

Increased activity and sales

A few weeks ago, I was reporting on signs that the market was picking up. The trend was steady

Vineyards Domaines and Chateaux

In a response to a recent enquiry, we have decided to set up a specialist arm dedicated to finding

Working with your French agency

www.allez-francais.comThe Allez-Français website allows you deal directly with us on the ground in France. We are not agents

Who wants to be a Millionaire ?

I do ! For under a £1M you can buy a lovely small chateau, dating back to the 18th

French Estate Agents (Agent Immobilier) and Mandats

This is a highly regulated profession in France and the Agent Immobilier (or French Estate Agent) must be formally

Sterling falling against the Euro

Sterling is the big loser overnight in the markets and it is on the ropes this morning again. Recently

French Capital Gains Tax on property sales

As in the UK, your “principal residence” is exempt from capital gains tax, so only people not meeting this

French property fees

Most French properties are advertised on the internet with agency fees included. Typically these fees are 6-7 %, and

French Property dreams

One of the main advantages about buying a home in France is that your money buys you a whole

Encouragement for UK buyers in France

The recent recovery seen in the £ is gradually teasing UK buyers back into the French property market. Sales

£ hits new high for the year against the €uro

The CBI (Confederation of British Industry) commented that the recession will be shorter and less severe than previously expected.The

Currency Importance

When buying property abroad, check the exchange rate - it is equally as important as negotiating the sale price.