Move to France 2012 - your New Year's Resolution

The choice to retire abroad is one being made by an ever increasing number of Britons, and thanks to

Focus still on the €uro

The euro has fallen further against other major currencies as fears continue over the eurozone's future. The euro fell

Euro crisis

Dismay, coupled with rage have been words used to best describe the reaction by France and Germany after they

A tale of Notaires

We have been doing this job now for almost 10 years, so we think we know what is what.

New Capital Gains Tax rules - impact on some vendors

It is not yet widely appreciated, but there are significant changes planned for Capital Gains Tax rules for owners

2nd homes news

French Ministers have got their knickers in a twist again over changes to treatment of 2nd homes.Followers of the

The property market 2011

No doubt, since 2007, the property market has been tough, both here in France and globally.But having survived during

Changing markets

Wealthy North European buyers from Germany, Norway, Belgium and the Netherlands are moving into the French property sector, with

England - summer 2011

This picture says it all.The recent rioting in England has made us appreciate just how lucky we are living

Many tax changes

2011 is proving to be a good year for those people living in France as far as taxes are

Exclusive mandats

One of my pet hates is French agencies using “sole agency” on their properties without explaining the potential outcome

Negotiations

OK, the market is pretty static, both in the UK and here in France, but recently I have encountered

Good news on 3 fronts

The French Government has announced that access to the French Health service will now be available for "early" retirees

Tax on holiday homes in France scrapped

News update - The proposed tax on holiday homes in France has been scrapped by the French government. The

Reports, reports & more reports

Most readers will know that in France when you buy a property, you receive a dossier expertise made up

New tax for 2nd homes

A new Tax on second homes is planned for 2nd homes owned by foreigners in France.From 1st January

French Tax Reforms 2011

The Finance Bill covering the latest tax reforms in France was presented to the Council of Ministers on Wednesday

Has the £ turned the corner ?

Normal 0 21 The Euro has seemingly, at last, taken a long overdue fall after surging 9 cents

House prices - observations

Figures have recently been released by the FNAIM, (French Estate Agency body), and it makes interesting reading as there

Win a stunning riverside property - competition

2 houses, 3 kitchens, 3 moorings, 3 acres, 4 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, planning in principle for

Market update - 1st May

As we enter May , I thought that it would be useful to have a look at how the

Smoke alarms

The installation of smoke detectors is going to become a legal requirement in all French homes from 2015. The

Early drought in the Poitou Charentes ?

Normal 0 21 Normal 0 21 We seem to have by-passed Spring and gone straight into Summer with

Property with the WOW factor

It is rare for me to get too excited about a property - we see so many during

Top Choice

A revealing article in the French magazine "Télé-Star" has been followed up in a newspaper article in "La

New technology - new energy

The terrible situation in Japan has the entire world looking at how it produces energy, both for today, and

Reduced by over 200,000 Euros

A fantastic property existing of a main house with a guesthouse and a swimming pool , this all

Mandates, bon de visits & paperwork

Normal 0 21 Before an agent is able to market the property in France on behalf of a

D P E reports - a waste of time & money

For several months, I have been very suspicious about the validity of some of the DPE (energy) reports that

France - a low rate tax regime

Normal 0 21 Some people assume that France is a country of high taxation. It can be, be

Financial matters

We have been living in France for ten years now, advising clients as they consider a new life on

Bargain basement price - 75,995 Euros

This stone built 2 bed house is situated in a quiet and secluded hamlet within the south Deux-Sevres countryside

House with 2 gites and beautiful lake

It is not often that you can truly describe a property as outstanding, but here is one....In a location

The dreaded DPE (energy) reports encore !

Normal 0 21 Anyone that is interested in French property will know that these reports have been in

Coming soon - very serious business income

There are lots of gîte complexes and similar businesses available for sale at the moment, buyers have truly got

French property prices on the rebound

The French national association of estate agents, FNAIM, have announced their review of the property market in France for

Tasteful decorations

One thing frequently observed on makeover TV programmes, is the importance of dressing a house to it's best advantage,

A business in the Corrèze

Many people looking to move to France have a requirement that they start to generate an income pretty well

Happy New Year - more paper !

Normal 0 21 The 1st January 2011. A New Year, some new rules & regulations for property sales,