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August 10, 2007 at 11:08 pm
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Once upon a time foreign purchasers were only interested in buying a magnificent maison de maître or a charming château. Not any more. As Michael Streeter reports, new build, off-plan, new developments – call them what you will – are now in vogue more.
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Related Posts:Financing land purchases in FranceA particularly popular option at the moment in France is to buy a plot of land in France and then build a property on the land. Land is relatively cheap compared to the UK. Beware: land is very expensive on the Med coast but rural France, in general, is a.....click title for details
HIFX ADVICE FOR BUYERS FEELING JITTERY ABOUT FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATESWith the markets in turmoil, property prices in flux and Sterling falling against the Euro, but still riding high against the Dollar, anyone intending to buy property overseas would be forgiven for getting the jitters. In the last eight months a European property priced at €200,000 has become £24,677.40.....click title for details
Buy to let in FranceMore and more overseas buyers are looking to make money from their French properties by letting them out. Here are some guidelines to follow when considering a buy to let purchase in France.
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Integrating in France is not just about which property you buy or learning the languageDordogne based estate agent Gerry O’Neill tackles the delicate subject of overseas buyers and how to integrate with the French – and argues that it involves more than simply learning the language
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Buying Investment Property in FranceThere was a time when the French property market for overseas buyers mainly meant second homes. Then a few brave souls started to buy homes in live in France, followed by if not a torrent at least a steady flow of others since around 2000.
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August 10, 2007 at 10:08 pm
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There was a time when the French property market for overseas buyers mainly meant second homes. Then a few brave souls started to buy homes in live in France, followed by if not a torrent at least a steady flow of others since around 2000.
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Buying new developments in France or even renovating an old farmhouse is still likely to lead to strong capital growth.
Investors would do well to take into account areas where tourists tend to flock, as well as places where students or city workers may need accommodation.
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Investment in French holiday homesBuying 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.....click title for details
Foreign investment in FranceForeign investment in France is likely to get a major boost after it was revealed that the country has retained its leading position as attracting the most tourists in Europe.This is good news for people who are considering France as an investment opportunity as the influx of tourist will mean.....click title for details
Investment opportunity in FranceAlthough many people buy homes abroad to retire to or even move to permanently, it seems that most Brits see France as an investment opportunity.For many people, purchasing a buy-to-let property in Britain would be near impossible financially but buying a chateau or even looking for French farms for sale.....click title for details
Reversion property: Investment paradise?We have launched a new section on the web site for French Reversion Property.
What is it?
A reversion property is a property purchased from a retired homeowner at a highly discounted price. The vendors release equity from their properties usually without moving out in order to receive additional income to.....click title for details
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August 10, 2007 at 10:08 pm
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More and more overseas buyers are looking to make money from their French properties by letting them out. Here are some guidelines to follow when considering a buy to let purchase in France.
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August 4, 2007 at 1:08 am
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The opening of the new high speed rail connection between Paris, Strasbourg and beyond has dramatically cut journey times. But will it also result in a housing boom in the region?
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Related Posts:French house prices up 15.5% in 2004France had the strongest housing market of the 15 European countries tracked by the London-based Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors last year, with house prices increasing 15.5 percent, after an 11 percent gain the year before. French housing starts rose 15 percent in the last three months of 2004 from.....click title for details
Investment boosts property marketProperty 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.....click title for details
Investors benefit from boost in French property marketNicolas Sarkozy's election as French president is helping to drive a surge in the country's property market, website holidaylettings.co.uk has reported.Trevor Leggett, executive director of real estate firm Leggett Immobilier, commented to the site that new reforms by the incoming administration are helping to drive interest from overseas investors. Buy-to-let.....click title for details
Guaranteed rental incomeThere are growing signs that property prices across Europe have peaked. In the UK the latest reports indicated house prices are in decline in Great Britain. Meanwhile in Europe, the emerging markets in the East such as Bulgaria, Turkey, etc. are not showing the house price inflation of 2005. In.....click title for details
Sell my house!We are starting a new Feature: "Sell My House!"; this feature will chronicle Jason's observations on selling a house in France.....so over to Jason.
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August 4, 2007 at 1:08 am
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Interested in displaying the latest FrenchEntrée news on your website? FrenchEntrée offers a guide on how to add the FrenchEntrée content to your own website.
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Related Posts:Coastal PropertiesThe vast number of enquiries to 1st for French Property are for either coastal or rural properties. To help potential buyers to choose the appropriate property, we have introduced a new section on the website called "Locality". Here you can choose a property by its location:
Coastal
Rural
Hamlet
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Most Popular French Property websitesToday the rankings based on Daily Reach (per million) - for national French coverage:
1. 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk - 21 people per million browsing
2. Green-Acres.com - 12 people per million
3. French-Property.com - 9 people per million
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France ‘good value’ for property investorsA rental expert has said that Brits considering purchasing a buy-to-let property in France should think about the sort of people they want to attract before they seal the deal, Assetz reports. Ross Elder, managing director of short-term rental website Holiday Lettings, said: "House prices are increasing in France, but.....click title for details
Investors benefit from boost in French property marketNicolas Sarkozy's election as French president is helping to drive a surge in the country's property market, website holidaylettings.co.uk has reported.Trevor Leggett, executive director of real estate firm Leggett Immobilier, commented to the site that new reforms by the incoming administration are helping to drive interest from overseas investors. Buy-to-let.....click title for details
French mortgages vs UK MortgagesInvestors 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.....click title for details
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