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French Property – your guide to buying a home in France

House iconWelcome to FrenchEntrée Property. Whether you're after a permanent residence or a holiday home, search our huge property database for available properties across France. Read the wealth of articles on our buying guide, for all the practical information you need about the buying process. You can also find out how to get a mortgage on a property in France and currency exchange information. If you are looking for new build or investment property, we have it covered and can even offer removals advice. Plus for legal issues read our articles on French tax and law. Finally, if you are retiring to France, don't forget to visit FrenchEntrée living.

So whether you are considering buying a property in France or are already in the process of doing so, you have come to the right place. Enjoy the site!

The FrenchEntrée team

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Property Trends 2010

Analysis of 2009 and predictions for 2010

French property trendsAt the end of 2008 we interviewed more than 20 property experts across France to see what their predictions for the 2009 property market were. In this article we disclose the reality of the 2009 property market, which has been a rollercoaster ride for many, and our premier partner estate agents’ predictions for 2010... more...

Bargain renovation projects in Mayenne

Property for sale near FougèresA year ago, property professionals in Mayenne would have told you that although the market was dropping, the days of renovation projects under €20,000 were finished...But this is no longer the case, as Caroline Lakey, Mayenne based property finder, explains...more...

Is the French property market on the road to recovery?

Property market recovery The French property market has seen some positive movement this autumn. In their latest report, the FNAIM (French Federation of Estate Agents) reported that a 2.8% overall increase in property prices has been seen in the third quarter of 2009. But will prices continue to rise and the market recover, or is this just a short-term increase as a consequence of longer-term price falls?more...

Buy-to-let in France – a good investment?

Buy to Let propertyBuy-to-let has long been a popular concept in the UK and, despite the economic slowdown, is for many a great way of generating an income. Here, we ask some of our Premier Partner Estate Agents what they would advise an investor looking for a long-term buy-to-let in France and analyse how to ensure a profitable investment.more...

Quarterly Mortgage Update – October 2009

Mortgage reportWelcome to the latest quarterly update from the FrenchEntrée Mortgage Service. We’d like to take this chance to look at what is new in the French mortgage market, the outlook for Eurozone interest rates and how this will all affect exchange rates and French mortgage availability over the coming months.more...

Avoiding pitfalls when buying old property

Old propertyYou have found the beautiful farmhouse of your dreams in Gascony with a Pigeonnier dating back to the 18th Century. There are a few simple rules to make sure that your dream does not become a nightmare, says French solicitor Sarah Bright Thomas. more...

Purchasing French property with the weak pound

Weak pound The pound is now at around €1.10 and more than one analyst is looking ahead to parity with the euro. Here experts from Moneycorp discuss how to cushion the blow if buying French property with the weak pound.more...

Investing now in the French Alps

Chamonix, Val d'Isère and Châtel focus

Chamonix propertyThe quality of ski resort and excellent transportation links contribute to the fact that the French Alps are a major tourist destination, and where there are tourists there is the opportunity to make money from a holiday let. It is of course not just investors looking to buy a piece of the French Alps but keen skiers who holiday there year-in year-out.more...

The majority of French property buyers have not been affected by the economic slowdown

French propertyFollowing a major survey of nearly 700 readers, FrenchEntrée has revealed that over 80% of respondents still regard France as good value for money and only 7% have been put off buying by the current economic climate...
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Regions to watch in France

Burgundy and Centre

Property for saleThis month we thought we'd do a property focus on the central regions of Burgundy and the Centre, which are becoming increasingly popular with second-home buyers and could be classed as up-and-coming.more...

British buyers return to France

French PropertyWith a rise in sterling against the euro and fall in French property prices, there is evidence that British Francophiles are once again seizing the opportunity to buy in France. Here we ask experts in the French property market if they've noticed an increase in British buyers and why now may be a good time to buy. Plus, we get some first-hand accounts from recent French property buyers.more...

Reduced price property across France

Reduced propertyWe asked the agents to pick out some of the best reduced price properties they have on their books at the moment. Here we feature both cheap and middle-priced range discounted properties. more...

Purchasing a French property? Get the most out of your sterling...

French property investorsBuying property in France is a particularly tricky task at the moment. While some prestigious areas have hardly seen a decrease in property prices, other more rural areas have witnessed drops of around 30%. This means there are some fantastic bargains to be snapped up by investors.more...

France set to attract UK high-earners

A new life in FranceHistorically, the majority of expatriates leaving the UK for a new life in France have been those at, or near, retirement age, keen to wind down to a more relaxed lifestyle in a dreamed-of rural retreat. However, things are set to change as Duncan Campbell of Siddalls explains...more...

Tax Break for owners of EU Holiday Homes

Holiday HomeAlistair Darling's 2009 Budget report signalled the end of tax breaks for owners of UK based holiday homes. However, in the short-term, owners of holiday homes elsewhere in Europe have been granted a tax rebate for this tax previously only available to UK-based holiday home owners...more...

Why French property remains a favourite for investors

Property investment In the last couple of months, we at FrenchEntrée have noticed an increase in our property enquiries. In particular, we have seen a rekindled interest from property investors. In this article we discuss why, what and where investors are choosing to buy French property.more...

Is Dordogne France’s safe haven?

Dordogne BridgeGlobal economic slowdown, inflation, exchange rate misery, failing investments... Reports on all these can be found in abundance everywhere you look in today’s world. Yet here in this tranquil corner of South-West France the reverberations of these things seem less important as little changes here over time and the region still offers the same great reasons for buying a property that it always has...more...

French property firm VEF goes into liquidation

VEF logoVEF, who have been selling French property to overseas buyers for twenty years, have sadly been the latest company to fall victim to the credit crunch...more...
Sterling offers!
Tee France - French Legal AdviceIf both you and your seller are British, we can conduct your French property purchase entirely in pounds Sterling. Find out more
Insure your holiday home
Schofields Home InsuranceInsurance for your French holiday home when it's unoccupied or holiday let. Simple to understand French
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Weekly removals to France
Removals CorpWeekly service to all areas of France, Part loads, Full loads get a Free online quote. Just a few Boxes? We can ship boxes door to door ONLY £24.95 each in 3 days! Get your free quote!
A hasslefree alternative for £21,000
Your French RetreatBuying a holiday home is an easy alternative and an ideal stepstone when looking to move to france. Luxurious homes and lodges on a 4 star park from £21,000.Learn more.
French Alps Ski Property
MGM Ski Chalet MGM Constructeur, the leading property developer in the French Alps currently markets high quality apartments in more than 40 locations: ski resorts, alpine villages and by Lake Annecy. More info
Mobile homes for sale - France
Caravans in the SunCaravans in the Sun have brand new sited mobile homes available from only £19,995, available on 4 star parks, open for 12 months of the year.
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Avoid unnecessary taxation in France
Euro Notes and CoinsTax planning is essential if you are to avoid paying on to Caesar more than is due to him. Blevins Franks mini-site Explains more

Canvas Holiday Homes
Canvas Homesoffers luxury mobile homes sited on parks throughout France from as little as £30k – Finance Available.
Financial advice & solutions for people relocating to France
Siddalls Download Siddalls help sheets for "your new life in France" by clicking here.


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