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French Property FindersWelcome to the home page of FrenchEntrée Property Services, France's first network of professional, licenced and independent property finders.Our growing network can help you find your dream French property from Northern France to the Alps, from the South West across to Languedoc-Roussillon and further east to Provence and the Cote d'Azur.  - Email us now  44 (0)1225 463752 24 hours Or use the Enquiry Form Unlike people working for estate agents, our independent French property finders are mandated by you the buyer and not the seller, allowing us to seek out the exact property that meets your requirements regardless of who is selling it. Using our extensive local market knowledge we will not only track down the best property at the best price but also save you substantial amounts of time and provide invaluable local advice. Client Comments“We would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks and gratitude for making our property purchase such a pleasure in Nice!Your service was more than expected, not only taking away all the homework and research from us, but actually finding us suitable properties thereby saving us hours and days and making everything so easy. We are delighted with our purchase, and you continue to amaze us with your friendly help, assistance and suggestions even now after the deal has gone through. Its very rare these days to find somebody who actually cares and is willing to put themselves out for their clients. So many thanks for all you have done so far, and we look forward to getting together soon." Mr & Mrs Robinson, South Africa. "I am very happy and impressed with the service offered by Laurence. Right from my initial interest in purchasing a property in France, Laurence was friendly, helpful and provided all the information and support needed to make the process as simple and as enjoyable as possible. From finding properties to view that exactly matched my criteria, accompanying me to viewings, providing advice with legalities and paperwork once I had decided to buy, to even having a coffee and a chat. I know that if there is anything else I need with regards to living in France she is just a phone call or email away. I am very much looking forward to spending time at my new place in France and would recommend Laurence to anyone else thinking of buying there." M.W., Kent I would just like to place on record for your information that I have been in constant touch with Rebecca Russell since May when we first started thinking about buying in France. I cannot praise her highly enough. She has been unbelievably helpful in all aspects of her role as property finder". Sincerely J. McLeod "We had been looking for ages but you showed us a terrific short list and we had an offer accepted within days" Mr & Mrs Hughes, London. "100% recommended, we love the house and what a price!" Mr & Mrs Battersby, Virginia Water. “You found the house, negotiated an excellent price, attended the signing on our behalf and are now managing our investment. It is heartening to have been advised by a true Professional” Mr & Mrs Johncock, Surrey. "Using your company’s services saved time, travel expense and frustration. Someone on the ground dealing with Immobiliers and Notaires also really does sift out the best properties." Mr & Mrs Fryer, Gemozac. "Thank you for your invaluable help in finding us such a lovely house, we can't wait to see it again." Mr & Mrs Larder, Headingley. "The agent has done a good job and we are grateful to her for all her efforts but our real thanks go to you for finding us such an ideal new home - thank you very much indeed." Mr & Mrs Bowden, West Sussex. "Thanks for all your hard work in finding us such a wonderful house." Mr & Mrs Gregory, East Sussex. |
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FrenchEntrée Property Services SarlThis property finding service is operated by FrenchEntrée Property Services Sarl.18 Rue de Gondeville, 16720 St Meme les Carrieres, FRANCE Siret 507 407 351 RCS Cognac/APE-NAF 6831Z. Carte professionnelle sur immeuble et fonds de commerce n° TPM162 délivrée par la Préfecture de la Charente Montant garantie financière 30 000 €uros, Lloyds of London. |
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Having set up a home and successful gîte businesses in Brittany, David Walton and Janice Reid are often called on by friends looking to buy in France. Now they intend to share their expertise with a wider audience as FrenchEntrée's newest property finders.
As the latest property figures for 2010 are released, Rebecca Russell looks at how the market is doing on the French Riviera.
Just 15 years ago, reports Bloomberg’s Simon Packard, buying agents ‘barely existed in the UK’. Little wonder then that many people looking to buy a property at home, let alone abroad, are still coming round to the idea. But as he goes on to explain, the advantages to be gained from enlisting the help of a professional when trying to secure a dream property cannot be ignored.
According to Merryn Somerset Webb, writing about her experience of using a property finder in the Financial Times, it’s a mystery why any of us should even consider buying without taking the expert advice of a professional property finder.
One of the least known and most unspoiled regions of France is about to be revealed by our newest FrenchEntrée property finder. Nadia Jordan will cover the Ariège and Haute Garonne regions in the Midi-Pyrénées department of SW France.
Until recently, it seemed that only the rich and famous used buying agents for buying property abroad. But the trend has grown as more buyers enlist help to track down that elusive bargain, and 2009 has seen a suprising surge in clients for buying agents as buyers compete for property in the UK and beyond. The 
There’s more to a property finder’s life than swanning around the French countryside. As Caroline Hill reveals, there is plenty of behind-the-scenes work to be done on behalf of the buyer.
The slowdown in France’s property market offers a unique opportunity to fly south and find a place on the French Riviera, says Rebecca Russell...
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...
The popularity of using independent fee-based property finding services has been growing steadily in popularity. Thanks to the likes of Kirsty and Phil in the popular UK TV programme Location, Location, Location, buyers are becoming increasingly awar of the benefits involved. A recent article from the Daily Mail sums it all up...
The survey was sent to all international registered users of Primelocation.com who have recently shown an interest in overseas property. The survey revealed that 58% of participants are still looking to buy a property overseas with 24% of which in France, despite the current economic downturn.
Maximise on today’s buyers market in the top resorts, where price negotiation is possible as never before. Use our experience and local knowledge as an 
Sarkozy has promised to revitalise the French economy and crack down on illegal trading. The DILTI (Delegation Interministerielle a la Lutte contre le Travail Illegal) have also promised tougher enforcement of the rules. Up to three years in prison, a 45,000€ fine and payment of all back taxes & cotisations may not be as final as a volley of bullets from the Bolivian army (sorry to spoil the spectacular ending of the film if you haven’t seen it) but it’s a start.
Let 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 
We had 840 readers complete our FrenchEntrée Property Buyers survey, and overall, had very interesting results and feedback from those planning to buy. 80% of respondents still regard France as good value for money and only a minority have been put off buying by the current economic climate...
