French leaseback homes: the pros and cons

The fall in the pound against the euro is not putting off British investors...

New Paris home for the Beckhams?

As it is announced that David Beckham is about to sign a deal with Paris St Germain, we look at what they might be able to buy in Paris

You Cannes get a French mortgage

Now is a great time to get a mortgage to buy a property in France

Great time to buy a ski property?

Is all the snow giving you a taste for more of the white stuff? 

Outlook bright for ski property

Recent research by the estate agent Savills in conjunction with HomeAway.co.uk reported that the proportion of British people owning ski properties has been steadily rising over the past decade. Now, as many of us are looking forward to dusting off our ski boots for our annual stint on the slopes, the market in the Alps remains buoyant. 

Gérard Depardieu’s Parisian home on sale

Angry at President Francois Hollande's proposed 75 per cent tax on France’s super rich, Gérard Depardieu has made a move across to Belgium and has put his Parisian townhouse up for sale for €50 million.

Rural French property falling in price

The price of rural French property has fallen in the last four years according, to the latest figures released by the country’s Notaires.

French ski property sees rising demand

Agents and developers are reporting an increased demand for French ski homes, as discounted and high-end property continues to sell despite the recession.

France top investment spot for one-quarter of Brit buyers

France has been named as the most popular destination for Brit buyers to invest in, with one quarter of those surveyed for the HiFX Property Hotspots Report stating that they were interested in a property across the channel.

“Spooky” Paris apartments with prime graveside location

You would think views of a 200-year-old graveyard would be an obstacle when selling a property, yet in the spirit of Halloween we suggest one place where it is not: a new development overlooking the famous Montmartre Cemetery in Paris’ exclusive 18th Arrondissement is proving to be extremely popular with investors.