Investors planning on buying French property are being advised take time to consider whether to get an overseas mortgage from a UK bank or a mortgage from a French bank.

According to the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP), it is vital that people planning to purchase property abroad pick the right mortgage carefully and there are "pluses and minuses" to both.

Some people claim that getting a mortgage in France is advantageous as all the finances will be dealt with in the same currency. But Paul Owen, AIPP’s chief executive, told Hotproperty website that there is more to …

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Many people who are hoping to buy property to let are not aware that French Leasebacks could earn them even more money.

Leaseback is a scheme introduced by the French government where anyone can purchase a holiday home or overseas investment property and cover a lot or all of the mortgage costs with a guaranteed rental income.

Enjoy usage of Leaseback homes

But this is not the only benefit of French Leasebacks as many allow the owner to spend time in the property when they wish.

Although this is not so common in towns and cities where the accommodation is usually …

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Buying a French holiday home mortgage could be more worthwhile than going on annual trips abroad, it has been revealed.

Getting a French mortgage is not only a simple process but new research has shown that it can save you cash in the long run.

Recent figures show that one in ten Brits splash around £4,000 on holidays abroad each year, which experts say could be just as easily put into paying the mortgage on a holiday home.

Buying in France is an investment opportunity as, for the rest of the year, a holiday home can be rented out to …

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Property experts have revealed that now may be a good time to buy an off plan property in France after improvements to the country’s infrastructure look set to see "more money coming in".

According to Investors Provident, money being ploughed it to the French railway system could in the future increase house prices which is good news for investors who are looking to buy property now to sell on at a later date.

Infrastructure improves house prices

It is also positive for buy-to-let investors as it is likely that an increase in house prices in France will see many more …

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Moving your possessions from the UK to your new property in France can seem like a daunting prospect and experts say that picking the right company to help is vital to ensure the trip goes smoothly.

Opting for any old firm because they are cheap or you left it to the last minute is not recommended, as some companies will be more professional than others.

Take time to choose removal company

There is a huge range of removal companies from huge, multinational firms to ‘one man and his van’ style movers.

The size of the company, however, is perhaps less important than the …

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A property expert has warned that investors hoping to buy a home abroad must take taxes into account when working out how much profit they will make on their home.

In the most part, those who decide to invest in French property look set to do well, as the country’s stunning countryside, culture and cuisine never fail to attract visitors from across the globe.

Buy to let landlords would therefore do well to consider buying property there which could be used as a holiday home and rented out for the rest of the year.

Foreign investors ‘must consider tax implications’

However, David Austin, …

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