A basic guide to Moving to France
Today over one million people a year move between EU member states, and most of them take their home contents with them. Prices for these removals can vary dramatically and service levels likewise. So how can the unwary avoid the pitfalls?
Firstly you should be aware that t ....
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Taking out a Mortgage in France
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 seco ....
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Types of French Properties
Whether you’re looking to buy that one-of-a-kind holiday property in the mountains, a traditional house in the countryside, or a townhouse in the city for an investment, France has it all. With so many options available, though, it’s best to familiarize yourself with the different terminologie ....
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HIFX ADVICE FOR BUYERS FEELING JITTERY ABOUT FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATES
With 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 pri ....
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Make your Money go Further
Instead 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.
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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 ....
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A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, France
Properties 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 these properties being ....
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Good Profits on French Property
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 Eu ....
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Worried about the Exchange rate
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 ....
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Investing in Provence Properties
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 ....
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