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Poitou-Charentes Buying Guide

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Poitou Charentes Buying Guide

Welcome to FrenchEntrée's guide to buying a house in Poitou-Charentes. We are here to help make life in Poitou-Charentes easy. This website was created to serve as a comprehensive source of information about buying your dream home in Poitou-Charentes.

Are you searching for a farmhouse, town house or villa? For any type of property anywhere in Poitou Charentes please don't hesitate to get in contact with our property consultants.

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French Property Trends 2011

Analysis of 2010 and Predictions for 2011 French property trendsEvery 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.more...

Travelling to Poitou-Charentes from the UK?

Comprehensive guide to travelling by air, road and train SNCF logo

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.more...

Why Use an Independent Property Finder

Alison Morton explains the advantages Property Finder 2Estate 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. more...

Can Local Schooling Influence French House Prices?

School 1Village 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. more...

Keeping the property market moving.

Property to exchangeWant 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. more...

Turning Dreams into Reality

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. more...

Looking for a Bargain in Poitou-Charentes?

Charente riverLooking for a real bargain?
Charente may just be the right place to begin your search…. more...

Sunny times for Deux-Sèvres property

A tuffeau stone house near SaumurWhether 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.more...

The Charente - sunshine, rolling hills covered with vines & house prices that won't break the bank

Maison de Maitre in CharenteIf 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...more...

The top 5 mistakes to avoid when buying in Poitou Charentes….

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... more...

Buying Your French House

What to think about and look out for FrenchEntrée-Poitou CharentesBuying 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 ... more...

Winter house hunting

Why viewing in winter can be a revealing experience
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Snow in Deux-Sèvres
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. more...

Finding property in the beautiful Thouet Valley

Thouet Property FinderRural bliss, a beautiful river, a step back in time. Let us search out your dream property in this undiscovered and excellent value for money part of France. As French Entree’s Thouet Property Finder we can also help purchase your property at the lowest price possible.

La Rochelle and Coastal Vendee Property Search

Garden sea viewAn independent property finding service tailored to your needs and budget offering you support through the buying process. From sea view properties in coastal Vendee to La Rochelle city apartments, Ma Maison Parfaite is dedicated to finding your dream property.

Vendee and Poitou Property

Vouvant VendeeVouvant, Fontenay le Comte, Niort, La Chataigneraie, St Maixent L’Ecole, Marais Poitevin… Poitou Property Services dedicated to finding you the right property at the best possible price.

Cognac Property Finder

Charente Property FinderLet us do the legwork and dig out one of the few remaining gems in the Charente valley for you. Then use our experience and local knowledge as a Cognac property finder to help you purchase the property at the lowest price possible.

French mortgage best buy tables

IPF CottageKeep yourself up-to-date with the latest French mortgage rates. Whether you’re looking for a repayment or interest only option you’ll find the most competitive rates available here.