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Leaseback property brings ?huge options?
2007-07-11 03:07:00 Many people who are hoping to buy property to let are not aware that French Lease backs could earn them even more money. Leaseback is a scheme introduced by the French government where anyone can purchase a holiday home or overseas investment property and cover a lot or all of the mortgage costs with a guaranteed ... More About: Property , Options , Huge , Opti
Removal firms in France
2007-07-11 03:07:00 Moving your possessions from the UK to your new property in Franc e can seem like a daunting prospect and experts say that picking the right company to help is vital to ensure the trip goes smoothly.Opting for any old firm because they are cheap or you left it to the last minute is not recommended, ... More About: Firms
Home insurance in France
2007-07-11 03:07:00 Whether you are considering buying a chateau or looking at rural properties for sale in Franc e , experts are warning that Britons should take out home buildings and contents insurance for any house purchased overseas.According to the latest figures, around 800,000 UK residents decide to take the plunge each year and buy a property in France ... More About: Insurance , Home
French property news ?looks positive?
2007-07-11 03:07:00 France’s 2007 property market looks set to be "buoyant" and economic changes will not mean it becomes a less attractive place for Brits, it has been claimed. Concerns had been raised by some investors that plans by the newly sworn in president Nicolas Sarkosy to introduce a 35 hour working week could make France less ... More About: News , Property , French , Positive , Look
Moving to France with children
2007-07-11 02:07:00 Moving house can be a difficult time for children but may be even harder if their parents are thinking of living in Franc e or another foreign country.Although most young children generally adapt well to their new surroundings, many need extra encouragement, especially when it comes to learning the French language and making new friends. Involve ... More About: Children , Moving , Ving
Brits could gain from buy to let property for sale in Var
2007-07-11 01:07:00 People who are considering buying Var property for sale and then renting it out to tourists will be buoyed by the news that last year over 78 million foreign tourists visited the country.As well as British and American people enjoying holidaying in the south of France, the country has also seen an increase in the ... More About: For Sale , Property , Sale , Buy to let , Prop
French investors warned to stay savvy
2007-07-11 01:07:00 A property expert has warned that investors hoping to buy a home abroad must take taxes into account when working out how much profit they will make on their home.In the most part, those who decide to invest in French property look set to do well, as the country’s stunning countryside, culture and cuisine never ... More About: Savvy , Investors , Stay
Investment boosts property market
2007-07-11 01:07:00 Property experts have revealed that now may be a good time to buy an off plan property in France after improvements to the country’s infrastructure look set to see "more money coming in".According to Investors Provident, money being ploughed it to the French railway system could in the future increase house prices which is good ... More About: Market , Property , Investment , Boost , Prop
Investment in French holiday homes
2007-07-11 01:07:00 Buying a French holiday home mortgage could be more worthwhile than going on annual trips abroad, it has been revealed.Getting a French mortgage is not only a simple process but new research has shown that it can save you cash in the long run. Recent figures show that one in ten Brits splash around £4,000 ... More About: Holiday , Investment , Homes
French mortgages vs UK Mortgages
2007-07-11 00:07:00 Investors planning on buying French property are being advised take time to consider whether to get an overseas mortgage from a UK bank or a mortgage from a French bank.According to the Association of International Property Professionals (AIPP), it is vital that people planning to purchase property abroad pick the right mortgage carefully and there ... More About: Mortgages , Gage , Mort , Ages
New flight launched from Edinburgh to France
2007-05-24 00:05:00 Scottish investors look set to find it even easier to find that perfect French property after low cost airline easyJet announced it would be launching daily flights from Edinburgh to Paris.From September 1st, holidaymakers heading to their French cottage and investors looking for farmhouses for sale will be able to do so with ease and ... More About: France , Launched , Flight , Franc
French tourism booming in Nice
2007-05-22 01:05:00 There are few who come away from visiting the stunning city of Nice in the south of France who can say it did not have plenty to offer visitors.Located on the Cote d’Azur, Nice has long been popular with tourists who head there to enjoy the warm Mediterranean climate and welcoming locals.Those who are unconvinced ... More About: Tourism , French , Boom , Ming
French railway heads to Strasbourg
2007-05-16 00:05:00 Travelling through France just got that bit easier with the announcement that the country’s high speed railway will soon include the city of Stra sbourg.From June 10th the TGV will stop off in the Alsace region en route from Paris, allowing people with holiday homes in France the opportunity to see even more of the country. ... More About: French , Head , Rail , Heads
Cannes gets French tourism booming
2007-05-15 01:05:00 France receives more visitors each year than any other country in the world and its booming tourist industry is even more pronounced by the annual Cannes Film Festival.This year, the world famous event will be celebrating its 60th birthday and welcoming some of the most glamorous stars in the world. World’s glitterati head into town Hundreds ... More About: Tourism , French , Gets , Boom
Sunny scheme launched for French businesses
2007-05-12 02:05:00 If you are thinking of heading to a sunnier climate to start a new life, a scheme which has just been launched in France may give you a helping hand.People who are thinking of starting up a business such as a bed and breakfast or Gites may benefit from the project launched this week by ... More About: French , Esse , Sunny , Ness , Launched
Investors could benefit from new French president
2007-05-10 01:05:00 It’s hard to ignore France’s current political situation with a new president set to bring about many changes. But UK investors considering purchasing buy to let properties or holiday homes in France are no doubt wanting to know how it will effect them.President Nicolas Sarkozy is set to focus hard on the nation’s economy over ... More About: French , Stor , Side , Invest
Elections ?could improve French economy?
2007-05-05 03:05:00 Whether you are buying property in France, heading there on holiday or considering whether to invest, few can ignore the country’s presidential elections.And it seems that despite the media frenzy surrounding the possible result, a new president could, according to one expert, hail a new era in the country. Econ omist predicts good things for French investment James ... More About: Elections , Economy , Improve
Taking pets to France
2007-05-03 00:05:00 So you have bought that perfect French holiday home and are planning to head down there as much as you can. But what about bringing along the pets?With the introduction of pet passports in 2000 more than 350,000 people have now decided that their holiday would not be complete without their pampered pooch. Franc e welcomes furry ... More About: Pets , King , Taking
Learning French when buying property
2007-05-02 02:05:00 If you are thinking of buying a chateau, investing in a French farm or simply wanting a holiday home it is recommended that you attain at least some grasp of the language.And it seems that although we don’t have the best reputation for bothering with our neighbouring tongue, 49 per cent of Brits with property ... More About: Buying , Property , Learning , When
French employment doesn?t have to be hard work
2007-04-28 17:04:00 Finding work after buying your French property doesn’t have to be a struggle but most firms will expect you to have done your homework before turning up for an interview. France has a relatively high unemployment rate but there are still a number of sectors which are desperate for staff, especially for those who can ... More About: Work , Employment , Hard , Have
Get down to business in France
2007-04-28 17:04:00 For many people currently living in the UK France appears to be the obvious choice when thinking of starting up a business.Be it a restaurant, a bed and breakfast, a hotel or a travel agency, France’s proximity and excellent transport links with the UK make it the ideal market to set up shop.There are however ... More About: Business , Down , Ness , Get Down
Get up to speed on buying a French car
2007-04-28 16:04:00 So you’ve got you hands on that perfect French property but how will you enjoy the country without the proper transportation?Buying a car in France doesn’t have to be a chore, in fact, although prices are more similar to those in the UK than they used to be, you are still more likely to get ... More About: Speed , Get Up
Feel secure with your French benefits knowledge
2007-04-28 16:04:00 All those who have moved and are working in France are expected to contribute to the country’s social security system.The system allows for everyone who is living in the country to benefit regardless of age, nationality or job status.A number of critics have cited the system as being somewhat complex, particularly in terms of trying ... More About: French , Knowledge , Know , Edge , Bene
Flying to and from France just got cheaper
2007-04-28 15:04:00 Those who have recently bought property in Franc e will be pleased to hear that it has just got that bit easier and cheaper to visit family and friends in Blighty. Paris based airline Air France has made travel to and from the continent and further abroad less of a chore by dropping long haul levies ... More About: Flying , Lying
Back on the road with French car insurance
2007-04-28 15:04:00 You may have purchased the perfect French property but attention also needs to be paid to your car.All vehicles in France must be insured whether they are used regularly or not and once you have taken out a policy, you will be handed a certificate which must be displayed in your window.This will prove the ... More About: Insurance , Car Insurance , Back , Road
Pet passport for pampered pooches
2007-04-28 15:04:00 You may have finally got your hands on that perfect French property but getting the beloved family pets out there may prove a struggle unless you get to grips with the rules.The EU has recently introduced new laws for the importation of domestic animals and since 2004 there are three main conditions which must be ... More About: Pass , Spor , Passport
Take some lessons in French schooling
2007-04-28 14:04:00 Before settling in to your new French property it may be an idea to get up to speed on the country’s education system and what schools may best suit your kids. French state education is well-funded and standards at schools are generally high in comparison to other European countries. Around 13 million youngsters are currently ... More About: Less , Sons , Lesson , Lessons
Obtaining a visa when buying French property
2007-04-28 14:04:00 As a US citizen hoping to live part of the year in France, the thought of all that paperwork can seem overwhelming. But obtaining a visa to get to France is often easier than people think.For those heading in from the US for less than 90 days it is not necessary to obtain a visa, ... More About: Buying , Property , French , When , Visa
Start building a life in France
2007-04-28 14:04:00 Renovating or expanding your French property is the ideal way to complete your dream home but keep in mind that like in the UK, there are legal requirements.As with any private contract is it is the responsibility of the person planning the building work, who must comply with the Normes Francaises (NF) which is the ... More About: Building , Life , France , Start , Tart
Heard on the grapevine?
More articles from this author:2007-04-21 17:49:00 ….sorry for the pun but apparently Global warming is having an affect on the quality of the Champagne vineyards. As tempertatures increase by 0.5 degrees, this will have a deleterious effect on the quality. As a result the big Champagne houses are looking to buy up large quantities of land in Southern England. Buy some land ... More About: Rape , The G 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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