Simon Smallwood is the Business Development Director at International Private Finance.
An Agreement in Principle Simon Smallwood explains why it pays to get your application for a French mortgage sorted out before hunting for your dream home… “When you possess an ‘agreement in principle’ it sends a very clear message to…
Late summer and early autumn is often the busiest time of the year for buyers of second homes in France committing to new purchases. Here we look at two key points to ensure your French property purchase remains on track!…
Simon Smallwood of International Private Finance Compares capital repayment and interest-only mortgages in France… Despite the current political climate and a weak pound sterling. British buyers are still actively investing in second and investment homes within Europe, with…
Simon Smallwood explores different mortgage options that can help you to manage the potential increase in French lending rates… Over recent months, potential buyers of French property have been greeted by historically low French mortgage rates. The three-month Euribor, the…
Simon Smallwood explains how the new EU Mortgage Credit Directive and FCA regulation can work in favour of those buying property in France. The EU Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) came into effect on 21st March 2016 and the resulting Financial…
Since the result of the BREXIT vote, feelings concerning the performance of the British economy are more positive than many people initially feared leading up to the referendum. Whilst moves by the government to confirm a date to invoke article…
For those of you who are seduced by the idea of a property renovation project, let’s take a quick look at the main factors to bear in mind if you choose to finance it with a French mortgage.
Buying a property in France is all about timing. The best way to avoid a picky French bank tripping up your buying process is to start early.
With French mortgage rates recently at historic lows, there’s rarely been a better time to take out financing on a property in France.
