France

Applying for a French Visa - Three Mistakes to Avoid

Interested in making a move to France? Read this article to find out three mistakes you should avoid when applying for a French Visa!

22 April 2024

Buying the Perfect Project Property in France - House Hunters Rick and Raine

Find out how house hunters Rick and Raine bought their perfect project property in France ...

19 April 2024

Where To Find Cheap Properties in France

France is a vast and diverse nation full of affordable properties - from apartments handy for the beach to village houses ripe for a makeover. We explore where you can find cheap properties in this location!

5 March 2024

Private healthcare cover abroad – what you need to get for visas

Healthcare is a key consideration if you're planning to live abroad - here's what you need to know about getting private healthcare when you move overseas

11 February 2024

No visa waiver (yet) for British second home owners in France

An update on the proposed relaxation of the 90 day rule in France. Second home owners are still positive that changes are on their way, despite a recent setback.

1 February 2024

Moving to France - Holiday Home Insurance

France remains our second favourite place to buy a home abroad. Find out how you can get holiday home insurance in this popular destination!

22 January 2024

A Place in the Sun What happened Next? Stephanie and Steven

We caught up with Stephanie after her recent appearance on an episode of A Place in the Sun What Happened Next? and asked for her top tips for living in France

8 January 2024

Why Nice is the top spot in France for home hunters?

Why is Nice the most popular spot for house hunters in France? We take a closer look at the charms of Nice...

5 January 2024

A Place in the Sun Revisited - Martyn and Shirley in the Lot et Garonne

Shirley and Martyn took part in the A Place in the Sun TV show with Ben Hillman, with their episode airing in November 2023. Was their cheeky offer of £225k on a five-bedroom farmhouse in Goujounac too good to be true?

14 November 2023

First step towards longer stays for British second-home owners in France

Good news for French holiday home owners! The French Senate is loosening the 90-day rule for British second-home owners

10 November 2023

A Place in the Sun - Zoe and Neil in the Lot et Garonne

Zoe Saunders-White and Neil are what Laura Hamilton dubbed a “DIY power couple’. In October 2021 they went out to film in southwest France looking for ‘genuine help and not TV fame’ to find project. With Zoe so determined to bag property number five in Duras that they didn’t even ‘sleep on it’ and ended up paying the asking price of £250,000 to take it off the market. Has it turned out to be a good move?

31 October 2023

Where to buy cheap property in France

Where can you find the best value properties in France? We've taken a look at the best areas to start your search if you're on the hunt for a bargain!

22 June 2023