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The British Pound is this week’s best performing major currency. The rise has been aided by two future major events that are hugely impacting exchange rates at the moment. One …
Latest figures from Santé Public France concerning the Covid-19 epidemic revealed 215 deaths in hospitals in the 24 hours to Sunday, bringing to 48,732 the total number of deaths. There …
Generating an income from a property in France has long been an aspiration of would-be buyers. Some clients are looking to earn just enough from the property to cover some …
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In the current economic climate, many French property owners are keen to maximise the equity they have tied up in their homes, or are looking to restructure expensive loans from …
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The pound put in a proper emerging-market performance, alternating daily between first and last position (sometimes jointly) among the major currencies. Over the week it strengthened by an average of …
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Over the past year, we’ve seen huge market volatility whether it be through stalling Brexit negotiations or the ongoing pandemic that is affecting markets globally. GBP/EUR has been as high …
Usually we focus on how to be eligible and obtain a mortgage in France to buy the property of your dreams. This week we flip this on its’ head, and …
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In our weekly news round up from France, we look at the Covid-19 latest figures and measures. According to the latest report from Santé Public France, France reported 9,406 new …
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A guide to the basics of planning from French Plans Many people misunderstand the planning process in France. In our experience, mis-information can cause problems for everyone, so we regard …
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France is a popular place to go for entrepreneurs and businesspeople. If you’re going to start a business, why not do it in a dreamy location? With recent reports claiming …
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French Plans explain the documentation and processes required for a planning application, and how they can assist. 1. Preparation of the planning dossier This includes all application forms, relevant plans …
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How many times have we heard tales of friends or acquaintances who have fallen foul of cowboy builders, electricians, or plumbers? Most of us are familiar with the term …
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The latest report from Santé Public France revealed 270 deaths in hospitals in the 24 hours to Sunday, bringing to 40,439 the total number of deaths from Covid-19. There were …
Alistair Lockhart, FrenchEntrée’s Property Director, shares some thoughts on how French Property buyers can make their lives – and their relationship with their estate agents – easier: I first got …
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Answer: When it becomes a business loan. If you’re a prospective French property buyer, you need to be aware that if you plan on buying a property to run as …
No matter if there’s rain, shine, you’re indoors or out, owning holiday homes is easy and still very possible. Whether it’s the picturesque South of France, rolling hills of Tuscany, …
The overriding focus this year has been on COVID-19 and the impact this has had across the globe. With the threat of the virus still strong and the recent announcement …
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In the midst of the pandemic and with restrictions on international travel, we look at how you can prepare for your purchase from the comfort of your home. center If …
In this week’s news digest: Covid-19 updates, confinement news and what you cannot buy at a supermarket Latest figures from Santé Public France concerning Covid-19 in France reveal 231 deaths …
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It’s worth bearing in mind, as you plan your purchase, the minimum criteria for what French banks will lend if you’re looking for a mortgage. Over the last few weeks, …
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France will be placed under a second national lockdown from midnight Thursday in a bid to stem the second wave of Covid-19. The measure was announced in a TV address …
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As the Covid-19 second wave takes hold in France, this week’s news digest focuses on current statistics and possible measures to be introduced to stem the spread, including a …
The most common mortgage product in France (and the most easily obtainable) is a Capital Rayment mortgage. Interest-Only products are possible, but they are considered a tax planning product in …
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Forget ‘to the manor born’ – live your best life in South West France by owning one of these wonderful manor houses! Gironde €659,600 Dating from 1884, this Manor House …
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often …
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This is probably the most asked question about the French property market. Typically my response would be, “Oh, you know, pretty steady…”. The French property market is historically very stable. …
This week’s news update includes details of the newly launched residency website for Britons in France, as well as Covid-19 updates. Website for Britons’ residency applications is now live After …
If you’ve read our previous articles you will have seen that exchange rates have been in flux during this time with political tensions, economic uncertainties and the returning talk of …
In this week’s Mortgage Update we’re going to look back on some of the genuine questions asked by FrenchEntrée readers and prospective property buyers, and share the answers from our …
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According to the latest Covid-19 report from Santé Public France, there were 54 deaths reported in the 24 hours to Sunday, bringing the total to 32,730. There were 16,101 new …
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The British pound started this week with a modest gain against the Euro and the Dollar on the view that a Brexit trade deal could be soon be delivered. …
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Given the current economic uncertainty it will come as no surprise to our readers to learn that enquiries for new French mortgages on purchases have increased over the last few …
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It was the 18th February 2020 and Andrew and Theresa were celebrating that after nearly 3 years searching they had finally found their dream property in France. They put an …
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Sunday’s report from Santé Public France showed 32 Covid-19 related deaths in hospitals in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total number of deaths to 32,230. There were 12,565 new …
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You wouldn’t go and dine in a restaurant if you didn’t think you had enough money in your bank account to pay the bill. You probably wouldn’t buy a car …
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House hunting abroad doesn’t have to be a whole new ballgame – as long as you know the rules Book appointments in advance This will help to avoid disappointment, especially …
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Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often …
New owners of property management franchise, LBV France, prepare for expansion following surge in enquiries prompted by global pandemic and looming Brexit deadline. Carmel O’Connell and husband Joe Wilson – …
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Yesterday I visited a new client who was very distressed, as she had received a letter from her UK bank telling her that her bank account, which she had held …
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A host of the UK’s major banks such as; Lloyds Banking Group (which includes Halifax and Bank of Scotland), Barclays and Coutts have notified customers that if a ‘No Deal’ …
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According to the latest report from Santé Public France, France has now seen 31,727 Covid-19 related deaths in total and had 11,123 new cases of contamination in the 24 hours …
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Sunday’s Covid-19 report from Santé Public France showed the country had 12 deaths in hospital in the previous 24 hours, bringing the total number of deceased to 31,585. There were …
Here at FrenchEntrée we try to make our property articles as practical as possible, to save you time, effort and money. This week we asked our amazing (and very busy!) …
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Securing a mortgage in France doesn’t have to be difficult and can be more cost-effective than paying for your property in cash FrenchEntrée Property Director Alistair Lockhart advises prospective buyers …
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Sarah Bright, property lawyer in Toulouse, tackles the unmentionable As comical as it seems, I spend one huge dollop of my time rectifying expats’ scatological disputes. Leaky drains, overflowing cesspits, …
This week we take a look at some of the most commonly-asked questions from international buyers looking to take out a mortgage in France. These are genuine questions posed by …
We are fortunate to work with a network of highly experienced, licensed estate agents across the most popular areas of France. This week, as some countries ease out of lockdown …
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Last week we saw the pound fall nearly 4% against the euro. Not great news for those in the UK looking to exchange their funds into euros to pay for …
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The latest assessment provided by French health authorities concerning the COVID-19 pandemic shows at least 381,094 confirmed cases (+10,561 in 24 hours) and a total of 30,910 deaths. In the …
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The single currency has been performing very well despite the pandemic crisis, however there are some risk factors ahead that might weaken its position. So what is creating pressure for …
