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French Property RamblingsFrench Property RamblingsObservations about Living in France, Buying a property in France, and the real estate market in France. The influence of media, search engines and technical innovations. Articles
French Property sold for £50
2008-05-09 10:42:00 We cannot miss this opportunity to blow our own trumpet. We know how good our Private Sales service is - but when we get a glowing review we cannot resist the chance to publicise it. Thanks Dazzo - here is his review from the British Expat Discussion Forum “Hiya, we have just borrowed money of the folks ... More About: Property , French , Sold
Make your Money go Further
2008-05-09 01:05:00 Instead of waiting until you arrive at the airport, having the inconvenience of queuing plus the added cost of getting charged between 6-10% on the exchange rate, HiFX Travel Money Online will make your money go further. Order your travel money online with HiFX and you will not only receive excellent exchange rates but your ... More About: Make
French Regional Guides
2008-05-03 18:43:00 We have regional guides to France - to help you decide where to buy! We have a new writer who has a wry sense of humour - so you can learn and enjoy at the same time! Some extracts: France Regional Guides Writing about Provence (PACA): “The Alps of Provence are home to the marmot, a 5kg mountaineering hamster, ... More About: French , Regions
French Business For Sale
2008-04-30 13:04:00 We have just started a new section on 1st for French Property: French Business es for Sale We often get asked - “how can we move to France but also earn an income?” “We love France but we cannot afford to retire yet - have you any suggestions?” So in the new Business section we have ... More About: For Sale
Free Content - French Property Feeds & Articles
2008-04-25 11:48:00 With many sites recognising the need for more content - a reminder about our extensive range of free content! Google likes fresh content - our properties are updated daily! 1st for French Property has an extensive range of property feeds available from What’s New, Chateaux range, each region’s properties, etc List of Property RSS Feeds Article Feeds 1st for ... More About: Articles , Free , Feature
Negotiate on your French Property
2008-04-23 11:25:00 The weak pound sterling / euro exchange rate could be used to your advantage, according to foreign exchange specialists HiFX. Mark Bodega, Director of HiFX, says “Most buyers work to a budget and changes in the euro/sterling exchange rate have therefore led to people reviewing what properties they can afford”. If you are really keen on a ... More About: Property , French
Good time to sell property in France?
2008-04-22 13:18:00 Investment Property in France If you have a holiday home or investment property in France - it could be a good time to sell. The euro has strengthened against most currencies. For example, it has changed from 1.48 to 1.24 euros to the pound in the last six months. So just from a currency angle, you could ... More About: Time , Sell , Good
Some good news in Buy to Let property market, France
2008-04-18 12:43:00 New research shows that the 2 million University students in France are finding it difficult to find accommodation. Developers are already investing into this new market: for example, Gecina Group acquired 4 new student residences at ???28.5 million. Icade purchased a majority holding in developer Opera to add 600 - 800 new rooms per year. The French ... More About: News , Market , Property , Good News
French Property Market 2008
2008-04-10 12:43:00 The first months of 2008 have been very slow for French property sales. Our Immobilier have reported low enquiry rates and few viewings. However, since Easter the French Property Market has shown some positive signs with more enquiries and viewings. A major obstacle has been the strength of the Euro - effectively making French homes more ...
The Next Train is Leaving the Rat Race
2008-03-20 01:03:00 ?The 8.16 train to London Victoria has been cancelled due to leaves on the line. We apologise for this inconvenience". A collective groan, with British reserve, reverberated along the station platform. Another normal day in the life of the commuter trying to get into work to earn a heavily taxed crust. I stood on the station ... More About: Race , Train , Rat Race , Leaving
A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, France
2008-03-19 00:03:00 Properties in the Languedoc, over the last few years,have seen a great growth. It was always called the poor man?s Provence, but they can eat their words now. Over the last 5 years, properties in the Languedoc have increase by about 80%. Also, there has been a huge rise in these properties being turned into ... More About: France
Most Popular Regions in France for Property Hunters
2008-02-04 17:44:00 Below are the results for January 2006 with a comparison with January 2007. The survey from 1st for French Property is based on a sample of 73,000 visitors viewing over 950,000 in the month of January. The comparison with January 2007 is based on the % of pages viewed. Tags French Property More About: France , Popular , Regions , Hunters
Good Profits on French Property
2008-01-30 23:01:00 One big advantage for existing French Property Investors (from the UK) is that they are already sitting on good profits on their French property thanks to the strength of the Euro. In the last six months the Euro has increased in value by about 10% against sterling (six months ago it stood about 1.48 euros to ... More About: Profits , Good
Worried about the Exchange rate
2008-01-22 00:01:00 The euro has been gaining at sterling’s expense over the last few weeks - effectively making a French Property purchase more expensive for UK buyers. However, it is worth bearing in mind that the euro interest rate is particularly attractive compared with the UK rate. French Mortgages For example, it is possible to fix rates at less ... More About: Exchange , Rate , Exchange Rate , Worried
Investing in Provence Properties
2008-01-15 02:01:00 With the Buy to Let market in the UK showing signs of decline - where to look next? Well Proven ce (Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur) looks a hot prospect. Apart from the playground of the jetset - from Elton John, Tina Turner, David and Victoria Beckham, Brigitte Bardot, Ivana Trump, Bono, The Edge, James Gandolfini, Roman ... More About: Investing , Properties , Rope
French Property Market Prospects for 2008
2008-01-14 02:01:00 Witha background of economic uncertainty, it is difficult to call theproperty market in France for 2008 . 2007was a tough property market for most regions of France - the resultwas that property valuations became far more realistic, and saleprices were open to negotiation! Inthe UK, many mortgage clients on fixed period discount mortgages wereshocked by the new monthly ... More About: Market , Property , French , Rope
French Public Holidays
2007-12-27 02:12:00 The following is a list of the Public Holidays / Bank Holidays in France: ? 1st January - New Year’s Day ? Good Friday ? Easter Sunday ? Easter Monday ? Ascension Day ? Whit Sunday/Pentacost … More: continued here Tags Living in France More About: French
French Universities: ooh la la off to University I go!
2007-10-26 01:10:00 Off to Univers ity I go …. here is our quick guide to Universities in France. They are arranged by French Region with all contact information. Just like the French education system, the universities are renowned for their high educational standards. French Universities by Region There are Universities and Poly-techniquesin every region of France. The regions are sorted ... More About: Ooh La La
Overseas retirees ?must consider costs?
2007-10-24 03:10:00 France is the ideal place for anyone thinking of retiring overseas but experts warn that as with any move away, it is important that roundtrip transaction costs are taken into account.Experts are urging retirees to ensure they are up to speed on any legal issues, taxes or costs which may arise, after a report revealed ... More About: Costs , Overseas , Rees , Consider , Tire
French leasebacks
2007-10-24 03:10:00 There are so many options as to the type of French property an investor can buy that they often get distracted from the potential gains they could make by considering opting for a leaseback scheme.French leaseback allows investors to buy a freehold property in a region of their choice and receive a guaranteed rental income ...
Minimal costs of buying from new developments
2007-10-24 03:10:00 One of the bonuses about buying new property or off plan in France are that the costs are minimal, mainly because each home must be built, by law, to a certain standard.However, as with any new purchases, be they old farmhouses or new developments, you will need to put some money away to cover the ... More About: Buying , Minimal , Costs , Minima
Train speeds up French property hunt
2007-10-24 03:10:00 Heading across France to find Dordogne properties for sale or that perfect cottage in Provence has just got that bit easier.Driving through France from the UK just to go house hunting can be a tiring undertaking but the opening of a new high speed train could make all the difference. Railways make France more accessible The ... More About: Property , French , Train , Hunt , TRAI
Leaving a will in France
2007-10-24 03:10:00 Most people who move to Franc e are looking forward to having a long and prosperous life enjoying the sunshine and healthy food the country has on offer.But whether you are retiring to France, looking at foreign investment in France or trying to find watermills for sale it is vital that you have all your legal ... More About: Leaving
Ferry offsetting for green Brits
2007-10-24 00:10:00 If you are thinking of retiring to France but are concerned about the impact that travelling back to the UK to see family and friends may have on the environment, fear not. It seems that the UK and France’s dedication to staying green is here to stay - with those crossing the Channel now being ... More About: Green , Brits
Use Your British Electrical Appliances In France
2007-10-24 00:10:00 Moving to Franc e is costly enough without having to replace all of your electrical appliances. The good news is that you can use your British electrical appliances in France, in most cases without worrying about the different voltage.Electrical Supply in FranceFrance, like most of our continental cousins, uses 220-230v at 50Hz, which is very similar ... More About: Appliances
Dentists in France
2007-10-24 00:10:00 Families who are starting to settle into life in Franc e will no doubt quickly begin to think about healthcare, with the local dentists being a top priority.There are plenty of these to choose from with around 39,000 dentists practising in France, but it is important to pick a professional practitioner. French Dental Association Most of these ...
Living in France, working in the UK ? can it be done?
2007-10-18 03:10:00 It’s an increasingly familiar situation …you want to live in Franc e but carry on working in the UK. Is it possible? And if so, how does it work? Marjorie Mansfield , associate director at financial experts Siddalls, examines the issue more… More: continued here Tags French Property More About: Living , Working , Done
?Not having a survey on a French property cost us 14,000 euros?
2007-10-18 02:10:00 A British couple thought they had found their ideal home in France in which to retire. The house and location seemed ideal. But just two days before they were due to complete the deal the pair found some worrying problems no one had warned them about More: continued here Tags French Property More About: Survey , Cost , Euros
New French planning laws for building and renovating homes
2007-10-18 01:10:00 France’s sometimes complex planning regulations on building new homes or renovating existing ones have been simplified by changes that came into effect on 1 October 2007 More: continued here Tags French Property More About: Building , Laws , Planning , Homes
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