July 21, 2008 at 11:07 pm
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Even if you’ve never visited France before or never watched a cycling competition in your life, you’ve probably still heard about the famous Tour de France. Tour de France is perhaps the most popular cycling competition in the world, which takes place on an annual basis throughout France in various topographic settings (mountainous ranges to flatlands). Every year the thrill and excitement of the race penetrates throughout France and Europe, and even to the coasts of North America and beyond.
History of the race
The first Tour de France started over …
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The Next Train is Leaving the Rat Race “The 8.16 train to London Victoria has been cancelled due to leaves on the line. We apologise for this inconvenience".A collective groan, with British reserve, reverberated along the station platform. Another normal day in the life of the commuter trying to get into work to earn a heavily taxed.....click title for details
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July 17, 2008 at 1:56 pm
· Filed under French Property, Regions
They do not come any cheaper than this! Hit by the credit squeeze - cannot afford a mortgage? Then here is this month’s bargain property - scratch that this year’s bargain property.
Well OK - it does need a wee bit of work but hey the walls are structurally sound.
As they say “bags of potential with rustic charm”. This is NOT bijoux - you would have a blank canvas with this property. Let your imagination run wild.
Located in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France close to the vineyards of Champage and Burgundy. After a few glasses you will forget all that renovation work.
Intrigued - get the full picture on this Farmhouse in the Haute-Marne << click here
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Young Brits opting to buy abroadAlthough for many Brits retiring to France has been a lifelong dream, it seems that young people are also being attracted by the country's unique charm.Figures show that it is not just the older generation who are thinking of purchasing property abroad but more and more young professionals who are.....click title for details
French tourism set to boomInvesting in a French property is becoming more and more attractive to savvy buyers after it was revealed that tourism officials have "gone on the charm offensive".In recent months, huge efforts have been put into attracting tourists to the country and particularly to foreigners that may not have previously considered.....click title for details
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
Village
Town
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Brits flock to France for a taste of what used to beA new study has revealed that Britons are flocking to buy French property thanks to a number of towns and villages reminding them of old-fashioned rural England.Far from heading across the English Channel for traditional French dishes and a change of culture on the continent, many are going abroad for.....click title for details
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July 13, 2008 at 12:07 am
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International Schools in France:
Aix en Provence
International Bilingual School of Provence
Bailly
Lycée International Montessori
Bordeaux
Bordeaux International
Caluire
Lycée Ombrosa
Cannes
Sophia-Antipolis
Fontainebleau
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Have a financial health check up when moving to FranceYou’ve made the decision to move to France, but have you thought everything through financially? Tony Wilcox, Managing Director of Bank of Scotland International, argues that it pays to get money matters sorted out before you go.
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Demand continues in FranceExperts have said that investing in French property is becoming increasingly attractive.
Property investment specialist Assetz International highlighted tourist regions including the Alps and Paris as areas particularly attractive to prospective investors.
And Britons are already wising up, with Assetz recording a 78 per cent increase in demand for French property......click title for details
France ‘most popular destination for investors’France is the most popular European destination for Brits to buy foreign property, according to a new survey.Research by the Bank of Scotland International found that six per cent of the population are interested in property across the channel and are considering a purchase. Foreign investment in FranceAnd it seems.....click title for details
Young Brits opting to buy abroadAlthough for many Brits retiring to France has been a lifelong dream, it seems that young people are also being attracted by the country's unique charm.Figures show that it is not just the older generation who are thinking of purchasing property abroad but more and more young professionals who are.....click title for details
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July 2, 2008 at 11:07 pm
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Buying a property in France is similar to purchasing a property in most other countries. Most buyers take out a mortgage that typically covers up to 80% of the value of the property. If you’re planning to purchase that second home in France, or even a primary residence, you can either take out a mortgage from your home country or from a French mortgage company in France. If you decide to take out a French mortgage, here are some of the basic points you should familiarize yourself with before taking out that loan.
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TV licences in FranceJust as they do in the UK, people who are living in France or thinking of moving to France will also need to think about getting a licence if they are planning to watch TV.Whether you are looking at French farms for sale or considering taking out a buy to.....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
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
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
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