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 9th February 2010
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French Property – your guide to buying a home in France Welcome 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 French Property Tips Newsletter ArchiveAre you looking to buy a new property in France? Keep up to date with all the latest french property news, law and finance stories, and featured property hotspots. Sign-up for our free newsletter or visit our newsletter archive to view previous newsletters. Newsletter SubscribeFrench Property Tips OR Enjoying Life in France your FREE newsletters.View Our Newsletters! Real Life Stories.jpg) 
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