French Riviera Property

3 reasons Brits buy property in France, in spite of Brexit.

After the initial shock of Brexit, British buyers have returned to their favorite destination, the Cote d’Azur; and while uncertainty reigns at home, the French Riviera is providing Brits with three certainties when it comes to buying property in France. 1.) Fixed LOW interest rates With the availability of a fixed interest rate of under 1.5%, French banks are essentially offering “money for free”. Although … Continue reading 3 reasons Brits buy property in France, in spite of Brexit.

How France reclaimed its’ cool.

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 Negative rhetoric has been replaced by phrases such as ‘nation of entrepreneurs’, ‘land of innovation’, ‘job creation’, ‘the place of choice for startups’, and ‘attractive to global talent’….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.

Is now the right time to buy your property in France?

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?

Who is this guy called Emmanuel Macron?

IN HIS OWN WORDS: “France is back!” Obviously, he was not referring to rugby, although that might be on the agenda for later. At 39 EMMANUEL MACRON is the youngest French president since Napoleon, and starts his tenure facing some major issues, chief amongst them are: Unemployment, Franco-German relations, Social cohesion, Brexit. (and rugby of course) He swept to the presidency out of nowhere on … Continue reading Who is this guy called Emmanuel Macron?

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Property Price Reductions in Cannes

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