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Category: Property in France
Expats seem to have turned their backs on the UK for good
British expats are painting a rather gloomy picture of the Sceptred Isle; they’re choosing to leave home and not come back. A recent survey conducted by Lloyds TSB International came up with some figures regarding British citizens currently living in other countries and their plans for the future. More than three fourths (79%) of Brits […]
What’s hot in the French property market for 2013
Brits have always liked buying property in France, and for 2013 they will have a chance to buy luxurious houses and châteaus with vineyards. There are many properties for sale – from apartments in Paris to Chalets in the Alps and buyers have many different reasons for buying, such as wanting a place for holidays, […]
A French gite makes the perfect holiday accommodation
If you have ever looked for self catering accommodation in France you will probably have come across the word ‘gite’. This is the traditional name given to a rented holiday home in rural France, and was the original name for basic shelters such as a bothy, where shepherds or labourers sheltered from the rain. It […]
Gite French for holiday home
In France, the word Gite roughly translates to ‘holiday home.’ It also suggests that the home is going to be in a rural area and is going to be a self-catering villa or cottage. Historically, the word was used for very simple dwelling where labourers and shepherds would be able to escape the rain while […]
British second home buyers still favour France
Savills International has today published research that shows that France has recently overtaken Spain as the most popular destination for people to invest in a second home. HomeAway.co.uk has also revealed information that confirms this trend. France is seen as a country with much greater stability than Spain and people are more confident that the […]
Buying a property in France
Buying a property in France should be an enjoyable experience for you as you are buying somewhere where you will spend a lot of quality time. The problem is that there is the risk of coming to France to buy a property without enough information. Buying property always involves a lot of money, so any […]
Where to Buy Property in France
The property market in France has been generally good over the last half decade with house valuations remaining on a slight upward trend. Country properties remain very good value, particularly if you’re after plenty of land, with some unbelievable bargain available. However, as in the most European countries, the house valuations of seaside and city […]
Why Gite Owners Should Consider Long Term Lets In France
FRANCE remains one of the most popular countries to visit for many holiday makers and over the last few years, an increasing number of house hunters writes Steve Ellis of the French Rental Property website LetsRentPropertyInFrance.com. However the recent drop in strength of the British Pound against the Euro has made many people in the […]