A beginner’s guide to buying French property
This Guide has been written to give you a general step-by-step overview of the property buying process. Please use the…
FRENCH PROPERTY
Tips and advice on buying, selling, letting or renovating a property in France6 essential articles for property buyers
Insider knowledge: Top tips for French property buyers
Here are some key things to keep in mind, collated from estate agents and property experts across France…
Buying a property to renovate in France
Many of the properties for sale come with that key caveat. they ‘need work’. Our expert contributor shares tips for…
Six steps to buying a house in France
Keep it simple with our very quick overview of the steps you need to go through to buy a house…
The Compromis de Vente and the Promesse de Vente
The Compromis de Vente is the first formal and legally binding stage in the property purchase process in France…
Where to buy? Choosing the right area of France
Before you can start looking for your place in France, be it a holiday home or a permanent residence, it’s…
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Euro/Sterling Update: November 2015
As Guy Fawkes Night loomed, Mario Draghi and Janet Yellen were far from plotting their next moves. In fact the central bank chiefs were being refreshingly candid about potential ECB stimulus extensions and imminent Fed rate hikes. With the implementation…
Dordogne property guide
The Dordogne has been popular with house-buyers from outside the Hexagon. But there are many things to consider before you buy, so here’s a guide to the different attractions of the Dordogne and points to ponder before you sign on the dotted line.
US Dollar/Euro Update: November 2015
During his time at school in Canada and later Oxford University, Mark Carney was an accomplished ice hockey goaltender. In his current role as Governor of the Bank of England, he was on hand to save the U.S. dollar from…
French property market report
A glimpse at the mood of the property market in France based on published figures by the main estate agent networks and Notaires de France.
A ‘variable rate’ French mortgage, but not as you know it
Over recent months, many Brits have found that buying a French property in France has suddenly become affordable due to the strength of the Pound against the Euro.
Editor’s pick: a handful of choice properties for sale in France
A hand-picked selection of properties for sale in France chosen from the database to give you an idea of the wide range of options available in different styles, budgets and areas …
A money management habit that you need to break … today!
Banks may not offer you the best deal or the most efficient service when transferring money abroad. Mar Bonnin-Palmer assesses the benefits of using a specialist foreign exchange provider instead of your bank when buying in France.
One-Minute News: French property headlines
Highlights of recent property news headlines in the French Media. We comb through the news so you don’t have to.
Editor’s French property pick
How about some inspiration for your French property search? There’s something for every lifestyle and budget …
Case study: Inheritance tax on French property held by Monaco owner
A recent case of France’s supreme court, decided that a Monaco company was not subject to inheritance tax on French property upon the death of a shareholder.
Taxation in France: A new era for exchange of information
The cross-border tax landscape has completely changed. It is essential that your tax planning conforms to the rules of taxation in France, or it could have consequences.
Ten questions to ace your ski property search in France
Where is the best place to buy a ski property in France? If you love skiing you already know that here you’ll find some of the best slopes in Europe.
Relocating to France – take the stress out of moving by planning ahead
Relocating to France can be a great lifestyle decision, but it comes with challenges, not least in dealing with the mass of red tape and bureaucratic hurdles you will be required to negotiate when you move. Below are some vital…
French business and pleasure for this renovation in Normandy
It’s a dream renovation in Normandy… Although busy as a blogger, author, antiques hunter and mother, Sharon Santoni still finds time to give her family’s home a welcoming, informal feel that reflects the best of French interiors and hospitality. FE: When…
Renovating and running a gîte in France
Sue & Simon Paine, who have stylishly renovated properties near La Rochelle, answer our questions about doing up a French home and also offer some sound advice to buyers. They provide essential advice for anyone considering renovating and running a…
Running costs: the added expense of buying property in France
Many of us moving to France area unaware at first of a variety of additional costs that we simply have not budgeted for. You can, however, manage these expenses conveniently and cost-effectively.
Tax residency: France or UK?
If you live in France, or are thinking about moving or buying property there, you are probably wondering which is better in terms of tax residency: France or the UK?
What’s happening to the repayment of social charges in France on sales of properties by non-residents?
Many people have requested repayment of social charges in France, but is happening to those claims?
Rethink on Annecy’s Golden Triangle means more homes available at lower prices
A change on plans announced last year for a residential development in the heart of an historic French lakeside town means that more than twice the number of new homes originally planned now are available to buy at prices lower than those announced 12 months ago.
The legal concept of usufruit in France
It is essential to grasp the French ownership concept of propriété, and the implications of usufruit on inheritance, gifts and other transactions.
