January 30, 2008 at 10:01 pm
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One big advantage for existing French Property Investors (from the UK) is that they are already sitting on good profits on their French property thanks to the strength of the Euro.
In the last six months the Euro has increased in value by about 10% against sterling (six months ago it stood about 1.48 euros to £1 - now about 1.33). So a property bought at 200,000 euros costing £135,000 is now worth in £sterling: £150,000. Many …
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French Business For SaleWe have just started a new section on 1st for French Property: French Businesses for Sale
We often get asked - "how can we move to France but also earn an income?" "We love France but we cannot afford to retire yet - have you any suggestions?"
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Good News Bad News on French PropertyDo 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.....click title for details
Sarkozy ‘could mean good things for investors’New French president Nicolas Sarkozy could mean good things for investors, it has been revealed. Property expert Assetz has said that the new leader plans to shake up the economy which could create mass homeownership in France and a house price rise.Although this concept may not necessarily seem positive for.....click title for details
Dordogne - Brits Happy Hunting GroundThe 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.....click title for details
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January 21, 2008 at 11:01 pm
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The euro has been gaining at sterling’s expense over the last few weeks - effectively making a French Property purchase more expensive for UK buyers.
However, it is worth bearing in mind that the euro interest rate is particularly attractive compared with the UK rate.
French Mortgages
For example, it is possible to fix rates at less than 5% for up to 7 years. There are many …
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The £ sterling / Euro exchange rate is at £1 = 1.51 euros. So a property priced at 151,000 euros will cost £100K (plus notaire charges). With further UK.....click title for details
Negotiate on your French PropertyThe weak pound sterling / euro exchange rate could be used to your advantage, according to foreign exchange specialists HiFX.
Mark Bodega, Director of HiFX, says "Most buyers work to a budget and changes in the euro/sterling exchange rate have therefore led to people reviewing what properties they can afford".
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Make your Money go FurtherInstead of waiting until you arrive at the airport, having the inconvenience of queuing plus the added cost of getting charged between 6-10% on the exchange rate, HiFX Travel Money Online will make your money go further. Order your travel money online with HiFX and you will not only receive.....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
French Property Market 2008The first months of 2008 have been very slow for French property sales. Our Immobilier have reported low enquiry rates and few viewings. However, since Easter the French Property Market has shown some positive signs with more enquiries and viewings.
A major obstacle has been the strength of the Euro -.....click title for details
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January 15, 2008 at 1:01 am
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With the Buy to Let market in the UK showing signs of decline - where to look next? Well Provence (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur) looks a hot prospect. Apart from the playground of the jetset - from Elton John, Tina Turner, David and Victoria Beckham, Brigitte Bardot, Ivana Trump, Bono, The Edge, James Gandolfini, Roman Polanski, Michael Jackson and many more - this has much more going for it. Weather, gastronomy, glitz, beaches, night life and beautiful villages and stunning landscapes. …
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Real Estate in Southern FranceThis remains one of France's most popular destination for foreign buyers. Glorious weather, wine and food for the palate, tremendous variation in landscapes, the beaches, Roman architecture, and the list goes on! Read Peter Mayle's Provence A to Z if you need convincing! This is the appeal of real estate.....click title for details
Investing in FranceBuying a French holiday home and then renting it out is likely to earn you a fair bit of cash, according to the latest figures. The study says shows that currently there are around 400,000 overseas properties owned by British investors with over half of these in Spain and France.Income.....click title for details
A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, FranceProperties in the Languedoc, over the last few years,have seen a great growth. It was always called the poor man’s Provence, but they can eat their words now. Over the last 5 years, properties in the Languedoc have increase by about 80%. Also, there has been a huge rise in.....click title for details
Where to invest in France?We often get asked about good areas to invest in France...here are the thoughts of one our independent Estate Agents in the Provence, France
In general, following studies of the latest information, it shows that in the next 30 years 20% of the European population will live on the coasts, so.....click title for details
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January 14, 2008 at 1:01 am
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Witha background of economic uncertainty, it is difficult to call theproperty market in France for 2008.
2007was a tough property market for most regions of France - the resultwas that property valuations became far more realistic, and saleprices were open to negotiation!
Inthe UK, many mortgage clients on fixed period discount mortgages wereshocked by the new monthly payments on variable rate mortgages.Families have had to adjust their monthly spend, and may even …
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Most Popular Regions in France for Property HuntersBelow are the results for January 2006 with a comparison with January 2007.
The survey from 1st for French Property is based on a sample of 73,000 visitors viewing over 950,000 in the month of January.
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Spanish property share ‘crash’. Could it happen in France?There have been fears that the Spanish property market could be in for a crash after the panic selling of shares in property-related firms. Michael Streeter considers whether the French housing market could suffer a similar fate more...
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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
Brits may opt for France over SpainBrits who have been thinking of buying property in Spain may wish to reconsider and head for French investments after one expert described Spanish market as "subdued".Last month, dozens of foreign property investors sold their stocks amidst fears of a Spanish property market crash with around four million facing a.....click title for details
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