France

Uncertain times sharpen appetite for sound advice

Despite the uncertain outlook affecting both sides of the Channel in terms of economic growth, house prices and exchange rates 2012 looks set to see a further steady stream of UK residents, particularly those of retirement age, heading for a new life in France.

7 February 2012

French Riviera property falls below 2 million euros for the first time

The price of property in the French Riviera has dropped below €2 million for the first time, according to the latest EstateNetFrance report.

3 February 2012

France’s most popular destinations named

The most popular region of France for real estate is Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, according to a new infographic released by TheMoveChannel.com.

13 January 2012

Ikea opens apartment in Paris metro station

Flatpack furniture giant Ikea is no stranger to adventurous marketing stunts, from staging instore sleepovers to quarantining male shoppers, but their latest ruse tests brand loyalty to the maximum - encouraging 'housemates' to take up a five day residence in a temporary apartment constructed in a Paris metro station.

12 January 2012

Lifestyle buyers in the majority in France

Half of all British buyers who purchase homes in France do so with the intention of moving there permanently, according to French property specialist My-French-House.com

12 January 2012

2 million Britons set to retire in 2012

2 million Britons are set to retire in 2012, according to figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions, a rise of 22% from 2011.

5 January 2012

The lowdown on leaseback

How and why have French leaseback schemes been a slow-burn success?

1 January 2012

Toulouse, Munich and Hamburg top for rental returns

Toulouse, Munich and Hamburg are the most attractive locations for buy-to-let investments according to the results of a study published by real estate management company PATRIZIA Immobilien AG.

8 December 2011

France named as top country for expats raising children

France has topped the Raising Children Abroad league table as the best country for expats to raise children in.

8 December 2011

Neat gîtes

Our appetite for French homes remains ever strong - and the rentals market is saturated in places. So what does it take to set your gîte apart from the rest? One couple with a gîte in Carcassonne share their recipe for success.

30 November 2011

France still top with Rosbifs...

France has once again beaten Spain to the top European spot and destination of choice for Britons leaving the UK to live permanently abroad, following only Australia in the worldwide stakes.

30 November 2011

Brits stay loyal to “safe and stable” France

Research from global property investment company IPINglobal.com, shows that homes in France are still an attractive option for British property buyers, who are attracted by its market stability and incentives for long-term property ownership.

28 November 2011