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?
In France as a whole, property prices and sales in the last three years have fallen and while this applies to the French Riviera too, the region is enduringly attractive to wealthy buyers. Property on the French Riviera is generally seen as a long term investment, so gearing is very low, and owners are uninclined to react to the highs and lows of property cycles, … Continue reading French Riviera Real Estate remains enduringly attractive to wealthy buyers.
Anyone who has been to Cannes (or the French Riviera) will have at least seen, and most likely visited the “Lerins Islands” off the coast of Cannes, namely Île de Saint-Honorat and Île Sainte-Marguerite. These islands have a rich and fascinating history. One of the oldest working Monasteries in Europe, the Île de Saint-Honorat is the Southern, smaller island, dating back to AD410. The Monks, … Continue reading Leonardo di Caprio, Monks, Napoleon and the Gestapo have one thing in common. But what?
WHAT A DIFFERENCE THE FX RATE MAKES! The recent fall of the Euro means that if you are thinking of purchasing a property in France, and you’re buying in £, US$ or CHF… then you just won, big time! You’re in the UK? SAVE £90 484! The Exchange Rate is VASTLY better for you than it’s been since 2007. If you had wanted to buy … Continue reading Buying in France with £, US$, CHF, or…?
“For Sale” to “Sold” in 9 easy steps. The real estate market is ever changing, but from buyers markets, to sellers markets, and from bear markets to bull markets, if you’ve decided you want to sell your house, here are 9 simple (and cost effective) steps you can take to make your home more attractive to potential home buyers. As real estate agents we visit … Continue reading Has your home got Sell-Appeal?
Provence in south-eastern France extends from the lower Rhône River on the west to the Italian border on the east, and from the Mediterranean in the south to the mountains in the north. Today it mostly falls within the administrative region known as Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The coastline has some of the earliest known sites of human habitation in Europe. Primitive stone tools dated to over … Continue reading The Jewel of France – Provence
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
