French Property Trends 2011
Analysis of 2010 and Predictions for 2011

Every year, FrenchEntrée carries out a survey of its property finders and estate agent partners in France to find out how the property market in different regions contrasts with official data collected for France as a whole.
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Travelling to Poitou-Charentes from the UK?
Comprehensive guide to travelling by air, road and train

The 4 regions of Poitou-Charentes, with a climate similar to the Mediterranean, are popular destinations for both holidaymakers and people searching for a permanent home. Whether your journey is by aeroplane, by car via the Channel Tunnel or ferry crossing, or train, Beryl Brennan takes a look at the choices open to you.
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Alison Morton explains the advantages

Estate Agents are very helpful, but trawling through all the websites searching for a property can take up many hours. And when you actually get out to France to view the property, it may be sold already. And what about the hundreds of properties which have just an 'A Vendre' sign and a private telephone number. Alison Morton is a Property Finder and explains the advantages of using services such as her.
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Village schools in France are alive and thriving, and the playground at lunchtime rings to the sound of children's laughter. So does having a local village school influence house prices in France, as it does in the UK? Graham Downie makes an assessment.
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Want to sell your house? No-one buying at the moment? Property Exchange could be a solution, a positive means of combating the current economic climate, opening up the market and speeding up the buying/selling process.
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Graham Downie offers an insider's view
Looking to make the move across La Manche? Graham Downie looks at the pros and cons of searching for a French home, with some suggestions at to what to consider before you sign on the dotted line.
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Looking for a real bargain?
Charente may just be the right place to begin your search….
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Sunny times for Deux-Sèvres property

Whether it’s the sophisticated, historic town of Saumur set in one of the prettiest parts of the Loire Valley, the rolling countryside of north Deux-Sèvres, its typically French market towns, medieval villages, the beautiful Thouet valley – truly ‘France profonde’ – the ideal property is there for you.
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The Charente - sunshine, rolling hills covered with vines & house prices that won't break the bank

If you’re looking for a combination of sunshine, picturesque riverside villages, reasonable property prices and a slower pace of life then you should consider the Charente, says Cognac property finder Graham Downie...
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Following my last article on the healthy state of the
French property market I thought it would be useful to highlight the five most common mistakes UK purchasers make when looking for their dream home in Poitou Charentes...
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What to think about and look out for

Buying a house is always a stressful purchase, so what happens when you want to buy abroad? Whether it’s for a holiday home, investment or permanent move, it’s not ...
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Why viewing in winter can be a revealing experience
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You have already made the decision that rural life in France is where your future lies. If your decision has come about because of memorable holidays, visits to friends living here, or from reading about idyllic lifestyles, then think about how many of these relate to summer and the warmer spring/autumn months. House hunting in winter can provide a reality check on what a permanent move to France may throw at you. Here we give the reasons why and tips on getting the most from house viewing in winter.
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