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 16th May 2008
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French Leaseback PropertyWelcome to our French Leaseback Property Zone. Leaseback has been a major feature inside the French property scene for many years and is now becoming popular with British and other investors. The aim of this zone is to give you information about what leaseback is, how leaseback in France works in practice and to help show you whether it is the right investment for you. You can also find out how to get a mortgage for a leaseback property in France.Michael Streeter, property editor More from FrenchEntrée Property....Looking for a property in France? Visit our Property search. Are you already living in France? Sorted out you tax returns? Visit our guide to French tax or our top French tax tips.Or perhaps you want to know whether your British pension will be taxed in France? Or, maybe you want to find out how other people have found the process of buying a house in France? Tax and Law UpdateGet the latest information on French law and tax sent to you each quarter by signing up for our regular newsletterTax and Law UpdateHarmony Homes Leaseback Video Learn about the fantastic investment opportunities of the French Leaseback scheme with Gerard Lambert of Harmony Homes France. Leaseback Video |
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Nick Leach of leaseback specialists Pierre & Vacances Property Investments looks at the attractions of the scheme and considers which potential buyers it will suit – and those it might not
Martin Sadler of international property firm Assetz France argues that once the domain of the pure investor, the leaseback scheme is now more popular with lifestyle purchasers
British-based firm Leaseback Investments Ltd have launched a new service aimed at helping anyone who has a French leaseback to cope with the paperwork. Michael Streeter interviews its director Nigel Morton
Edward Snell of Pierce and Elliott UK describes why the leaseback scheme was first created in the French market – and looks at the returns that are possible
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
More and more Britons who are looking to buy property in France are being tempted by new developments. Property finder Emily Akerman of Tricolore Property Search weighs up the pros and cons of buying off plan 
Your questions answered on what a leaseback purchase is - and how this unique French scheme operates
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When Ian and Louise Williams were looking to buy a holiday home in France, they found that the leaseback scheme fitted their needs perfectly
A little-noticed change in the law in France has made buying a leaseback property an even more attractive investment. David Anderson and Helen Belle of London solicitors and chartered tax advisers Sykes Anderson LLP explain 
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
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Getting the right loan from a French lender need not be as difficult as it might sound. In fact it is no more complicated than applying for a loan in Britain, argues broker Valerie Renard
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