September 11, 2009 at 8:31 am
· Filed under Provence
What is happening to property prices in chic Provence? Well it seems according to the Daily Telegraph that demand is still high in the chic coastal resorts such as St Tropez.
One estate agent reports "feverish demand" for apartments and beach houses below €20 million (£17m) in the area – not from Russians but French, Italian and even English families looking for a second home in a quality location".
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
Investors considering obtaining a French mortgage could not have picked a better time, according to the experts.
Financial analyst Consultancy Global Insight has said that the French property market is likely to remain "dynamic" in 2007.
The firm insisted that although there had been reports that the number of new home building.....click title for details
August 31, 2009 at 12:01 pm
· Filed under Regions, Video
Thinking about buying or renting a property in Central France? The Auvergne offers the opportunity to get away from it all! Rugged and dramatic landscapes as a result of the volcanoes (extinct!!) – stretching from Moulins in the North down through the spa town of Vichy and the modern city of Clermont Ferrand (skiing nearby) to the wild extremes of the Massif Central. Get a flavour with our Auvergne Video (more French Videos).
Tourist France
New feature on 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk - regional videos! These introduce a region to you as a Tourist France so that you can see what the landscapes are like, places to visit and things to do. We have a selection of videos for each region.
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A 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
Is it the gobal financial crisis or is France still one of the top places for cheap barns? We think so!
This barn situated in Poitou Charentes is certainly not a project for the faint-hearted but it could make a charming home and sits just a couple of minutes from the bustling town of Bussiere Poitevine with all your basic shops.
Situated at the end of a lane, it is a very quiet spot and the barn measures approximately 150m2 at floor level. A CU (change of usage) has been granted previously but this has now expired so it would need to be re-applied for but this can easily be done as part of the sale process.
Converting an old derelict barn into the perfect home is one of the most interesting challenges, and is guaranteed to test the limits of perseverance. On the other hand, French barns for renovation are plentiful, the lifestyle in France is more appealing, and with proper planning will provide a home.....click title for details
Remember the days in the UK when people were buying barns for renovation at grossly inflated values? Perhaps the Barn renovation business will get a shot in the arm with French Barns - typically less than 50K euros in France. Here is an example: Huge French barn with around 3.....click title for details
Tourist France
New feature on 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk - regional videos! These introduce a region to you as a Tourist France so that you can see what the landscapes are like, places to visit and things to do. We have a selection of videos for each region.
Interested in Poitou Charentes Property <.....click title for details
As twitter becomes a mainstream marketing tool, we have added a twitter page for our latest properties.
Our twitter page is:
http://twitter.com/1st4FrenchProp
You can get these "tweets" sent by SMS to your phone!
One of the ways you can use our "tweets" is to sign up with Twitter (free!!) and choose to follow us......click title for details
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.
Many people who want to move away from Britain to start a new life are attracted by the thought of buying rural property in France.Whether they are considering investing in Gites to make a living in France, looking for watermills for sale or buying a chateau, you can rarely beat.....click title for details
Although 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
We have regional guides to France – to help you decide where to buy!
We have a new writer who has a wry sense of humour – so you can learn and enjoy at the same time!
Some extracts:
France Regional Guides
Writing about Provence (PACA): “The Alps of Provence are home to the marmot, a 5kg mountaineering hamster, which wards off predators by chattering its teeth. Must try that. Marmots hibernate for nine months of the year and seal their burrow with faeces. Marmots are an endangered species because they’re so slow at breeding. Your love-life would probably suffer too if your front door was sealed with faeces.” For more from this guide – Provence Guide
Limousin Guide: “Limousin is slap in the middle of France (and left a bit). It’s very rural and is the second least populated region after Corsica. It is also the only French region to have given its name to a 20′ car with a jacuzzi in the back. Historians claim the association comes from the very long cloaks worn by Limousin shepherds, though what shepherds were doing driving limos is anyone’s guess.”
Poitou-Charentes Guide: “Her first husband was Louis VII. In 1146 they embarked together on the Second Crusade, referred to in subsequent accounts as ‘Ye Terminal Fyve of Crusades’. Half way across the Phrygian mountains, Eleanor and Louis started a ‘domestic’ over the amount of luggage she’d brought (plus ça change). While they were still bickering, the Turks attacked. Surviving the attack but somewhat discouraged, Ellie and Lou decided to go for an easier target and attacked Damascus – much to the surprise of their allies, the Damascans. An act of indiscriminate slaughter and pillage can often bring a couple closer together (Relayte Handebooke, 1178) but not the Aquitaines, who eventually returned to Poitiers on separate ships.”
New areas on 1st for French Property
a) Regional guides to France - all you need to know about a region! Weather, information, photos, what's on, etc. Make an informed decision!
b) Daily French Magazine - news, weather, sport, humour, culture, lifestyle, etc. Articles by expats in France to offer their help.....click title for details
Tourist France
New feature on 1st-for-French-Property.co.uk - regional videos! These introduce a region to you as a Tourist France so that you can see what the landscapes are like, places to visit and things to do. We have a selection of videos for each region.
Interested in Poitou Charentes Property <.....click title for details
