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 8th August 2008
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Property Investment in France Welcome to our French Property Investment Zone, a source of information and advice on all aspects of investing in property in France. There are articles on the various investment options available, on how to let out rental property for both shorter-term holiday lets and long-term lets, plus French investmnent property market trends and property hotspots including Paris. We also examine leaseback property in France and look at the tax implications of your investment. Could you be hit by capital gains tax or even wealth tax? FrenchEntrée's experts are here to help you. See also our New Build zone.Michael Streeter Property editor Buying a house in FranceFrenchEntrée Property is packed full of information on buying your dream home in France. Take a look at articles on finding French property, house prices, selecting a region of France, the purchase process, the French legal process, the costs plus hints, tips, French property terminology and FAQs. And last but not least search our database of property for sale in France or see the listings from from private vendors. In fact, there's everything you need to purchase your house in France.Looking for a French château? 
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As more and more people consider investing in the French property market Michael Streeter examines the trend - and looks at the key questions for investors to consider before they buy
There are many different types of new development, off-plan and investment properties to choose from. Property editor Michael Streeter looks at some examples of what you can expect to find, from city hot spots to golf course developments
A warming world might be good for people who want to lie on the beach, but what impact could it have on the ski resorts of the Alps and Pyrenees? Bertie Sanderson, director of Erna Low Property, gives her view
If you let out your French property any income you receive is taxable in France even if you are tax resident elsewhere in the world, says tax expert David Franks of Blevins Franks 
The problems with the sub-prime loan market in the US have caused well-publicised problems around the world’s stock markets. But what, if anything, will be the impact on buying and investing in property in France? Michael Streeter takes a look
You’ve made your decision to buy a French investment property. But which area should you choose? Michael Streeter looks at some of the best areas to consider and the factors you need to take into account
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If you are planning to invest in property in France you need to be aware of what it will mean in terms of tax. Here David Franks, Chief Executive of Blevins Franks, outlines the situation
More and more overseas buyers are looking to make money from their French properties by letting them out. Here are some guidelines to follow when considering a buy to let purchase in France
Nick Leach from Pierre & Vacances explains why he thinks France is a good place to buy investment property, while John Howell of the International Law Partnership considers the impact of President Sarkozy, left, on French property trends
Once upon a time foreign purchasers were only interested in buying a magnificent maison de maître or a charming château. Not any more. As Michael Streeter reports, new build, off-plan, new developments – call them what you will – are now in vogue 
Emily Southcombe of Tricolore Property Search weighs up the pros and cons of the various ways of buying and then letting out your French property
Paris is the best place to invest in Europe, according to a recent report by the Washington-based Urban Land Institute (ULI) and PricewaterhouseCoopers .jpg)
If you’re letting your property out in France you might want to consider longer-term lets, especially over the long dark winter months. Ross Husband of RentaplaceinFrance.com offers his advice on how to make the most of your letting potential 
Your questions answered on what a leaseback purchase is - and how this unique French scheme operates
The French use the leaseback scheme as a form of pension investment rather than a way to make a quick profit; British purchasers might be wise to follow suit, says French estate agent Dominique Petit
A growing trend among Britons is to buy leaseback property in France – often as a long term investment and often in mountain resorts. Here Benedict Maher, International Mortgage Adviser explains how the scheme works and how you can finance such a purchase with a mortgage
The leaseback system in France is increasingly popular with British buyers. Here businesswoman Lyndsey Gresham describes why she bought a leaseback flat and what the process involves
Simon Conn, managing director of mortgage experts Conti Financial Services says that City workers with cash in their pockets are increasingly turning their eyes towards France as a place to invest
Lawyer Susan Busby examines a way that unmarried partners purchasing a property together in France can reduce their potential inheritance tax liability – using what is called a Société Civil Immobilière Tontinière