It’s tangible, it’s solid, it’s beautiful. It’s artistic, from my standpoint, and I just love real estate. Donald Trump Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined. The wise young man or wage earner of today invests his money in real estate. Andrew Carnegie Real estate cannot be … Continue reading Great Lines from the Rich and Influential
Your best investment opportunity won’t fit into a safety deposit box, but you can live in it Never a truer word… . A good real estate agent doesn’t disappear once the closing papers are signed Also very true! . . Continue reading Notable Quotes / Best Slogans
The “Beautiful Era” – a time of optimism, peace and prosperity. Four decades when the arts were allowed the flourish and the horrific World Wars had not yet raised their ugly heads. For me, the Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald epitomises how I imagine the whole period to have been, although written a few years after World War 1, it’s no coincidence that F. … Continue reading My “Coup de Coeur” is “Belle Epoque”
Sunday mornings at Forville market are a must – and are a part of every weekend. This weekend, I was confronted by a rather difficult decision though; which cauliflower to chose. Orange, Purple, Green or White… who ever knew that choosing a cauliflower could be so perplexing! Continue reading The choices I face living on the French Riviera…
For all those boat lovers out there… and even if you’re not a boat lover, it’s difficult not to be enchanted by the majestic classic sailing boats that participate in this famous Regatta which took place last week in Cannes (and we were lucky enough to take part in some of the racing!) Many of the boats have wonderfully rich histories (including one having belonged … Continue reading Regates Royale – Cannes Real Estate Expert goes sailing!
One of the most exquisite properties we have seen to date… this is my dream! With the charming medieval town of Chateauneuf-de-Grasse perched on the hill to your North, and the rolling provencal hills and panoramic views to the mediterranean sea to your South – this villa is situated on 10 000m2 of sloping land with 160 olive trees (yielding 200litres of extra virgin olive … Continue reading My Provencal Dream…
Property Price Reductions in Cannes … Plus a footnote on our bespoke property search service in Paris, and a little charming cottage on offer in Normandy for only 35 000 Euros! This is a monthly Property Letter with updates on the French Property market – if you would like to be “the first to know” and receive these updates directly to your inbox, sign up … Continue reading Property Price Reductions in Cannes
Cannes is situated midway along the French Riviera (also known around the world as the Cote d’Azur) between Monaco and St Tropez, and only 30 minutes from the Nice International Airport. Since Victorian times, Cannes has attracted the most discerning of international visitors who come here to enjoy the sandy beaches, world class shopping, 5 star restaurants and everything that goes under the banner of … Continue reading A Short History, and why you might want to buy a property in Cannes
You’ve bought in France, and the dream is now a reality! Now, how do you manage the “little” things? Paying your taxes on time, communicating with the body corporate, or changing a light bulb… Care of the Property (Apartment or Villa). We care for your property as though it were our own. We visit and check each property, and attend to any problems. This includes: … Continue reading From Dreams to Reality – Managing your Property in France
BUYING PROPERTY IN CANNES AND THE FRENCH RIVIERA So many people aspire to owning a property on the French Riviera, and with the first ever Fine & Country France office being situated right in the heart of Cannes, the dream for many is one step closer to reality. Of course, for many, the property formula has worked in France before and will work again as … Continue reading Buying Real Estate in Cannes & on the French Riviera
