So, France is cool again. Phew! There’s no doubt about it ; optimism is in, and a decade of ‘France-bashing’ has come to a welcome halt. Negative rhetoric has been replaced by phrases such as ‘nation of entrepreneurs’, ‘land of innovation’, ‘job creation’, ‘the place of choice for startups’, and ‘attractive to global talent’…. We live in France, and we know that it’s about time. … Continue reading How France reclaimed its’ cool.
The latest addition to our growing Fine & Country network is Fine & Country Interior Design, a unique office mobilising a specialist network of international design firms to service the needs of our clients. Dedicated to delivering professional advice, we took the opportunity to get their top home staging tips to help you sell your home faster, and for the best price the market will … Continue reading Home Staging tips to help you sell your home faster, and for the best price.
That’s the Million Dollar Question everybody wants the answer to, and our advice based on the market today is – Yes, we believe it is.. The market started to move again in early 2017. Offers are being accepted. Sale agreements are being signed. Loans are being granted. SOLD boards are going up, and new properties are coming up for sale at market related prices. The … Continue reading Is now the right time to buy your property in France?
The French Property Market has suffered after the Security, Financial and Political turmoil in France over the last 18 months… Security was a concern in 2015 / 16 Financial markets were on a roller-coaster BIG Political question marks hung over us HOWEVER: “After a very bullish year in 2016, sales of older properties continued to rise, totalling 867,000 for the previous twelve months at the … Continue reading French Property market showing signs of recovery under Macron.
In the wake of the Brexit decision almost one week ago, many of our clients and colleagues have had a number of questions for us regarding our predictions for the Real Estate market in France. Below are the most frequently asked questions, and our comments “from on the ground”: 1.)Many buyers and sellers may think this is not the time to buy or sell because … Continue reading Post Brexit: Most frequently asked questions to French Real Estate Agents.
What has JAZZ got to do with property on the French Riviera? Why am I writing about JAZZ on a real estateblog? Marsalis says “Jazz is not just ‘Well, man, this is what I feel like playing.’ It’s a very structured thing that comes down from a tradition and requires a lot of thought and study”.…and so does real estate which is not just ‘Well, … Continue reading All that Jazz.
I like to think that every single property we take on has something truly “special” about it. Something unique, that sets it apart, and that we can get really excited about. Our first “French Riviera Property of the Week” is for the ladies, and we’re setting the bar pretty high with Number 1! “Estee Lauder” can be found in all of our cosmetics drawers. A … Continue reading French Riviera Property of the Week: “No Cosmetics Required”
危机 “The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word ‘crisis.’ One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger–but recognize the opportunity.” ― John F. Kennedy (It looks like a lot more than two strokes to me, but I wouldn’t argue with JFK. Anyway, I agree with the sentiment, Chinese brushstrokes notwithstanding.) A few … Continue reading Opportunity Knocks.
