September 12, 2007 at 12:09 am
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Autumn tends to be an active time for foreign buyers in France. The holidaymakers are returning home and serious buyers are returning to the market.
But after years of rising prices, finding bargains is harder than ever.
Average Price rises: Last year 15%, Over five years 73%
So it is growing more difficult to find bargain properties - we recommend the following areas Champagne-Ardennes, Poitou-Charente, Pyrenees-Atlantiques, Limousin.
Typically the Brits are spending 150K to 250K euros on a French property. In the above areas your budget …
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French Property BargainsLooking for a bargain property in France?
Property prices have risen steadily across France for the last few years so bargain hunting has become more difficult. There are still bargains around in rural regions of France. If you can find a "motivated seller" then a bargain can often be discovered. So.....click title for details
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When to buy a French PropertyFrance still remains a popular place to buy a second home or retirement home. During the summer months of July and August is NOT the best time to hunt for a property! July and August are the months that the French holiday - there is a mass exodus to the.....click title for details
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September 6, 2007 at 11:09 pm
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Do you want to hear the good news first or the bad news?
Good News - President Sarkozy has introduced some new measures. So the good news - three significant changes. On IHT (Inheritance Tax): There is an exemption for husband and wife, and the exemption has increased to 150,000 euros for each child.
French Wealth Tax
On the dreaded Wealth Tax, there have been significant changes. First you are assessed on 70% of the value of your assets, and the starting asset value has increased to 760,000 euros. So no wealth tax would be due on properties up to 1 million euros. …
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September 6, 2007 at 10:09 pm
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The Dordogne in the Aquitaine region of France remains one of the most popular areas of France for British holiday-makers, and buyers of holiday homes!
The good news is that property prices have been dropping over the last few months. There are some good bargains around. As always be prepared to negotiate - try a reasonable offer and you may be surprised.
The Dordogne has good access from the UK with cheap flights to Bergerac, and the international airport at Bordeaux.
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