France is a popular place for expats, both young and old. This is where modern living meets old world culture, all in one beautiful country. Thanks to the size of France, new residents are able to find the type of climate and way of living that suits them best. Pick and choose which amenities and activities you want access to. Visit cultural sites and take in remarkable scenery. Dine out and sip wine al...
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It is no secret that Dordogne has long been popular with overseas buyers, especially the British, but where are the most sought after locations and property hotspots in Dordogne? Earlier this year in INSIDE FRANCE, Home Hunts revealed that the Périgord Noir is proving to be the most popular area for sales and enquiries in Dordogne. This reasons are twofold, explained Home Hunts’ consultant Esther...
France is the most visited country in the world, welcoming more than 84 million visitors each year, and it also has one of the most stable property markets. If you are looking for a French property to buy, it can serve well as a holiday home and savvy future investment and as a regular income generator, as the country’s popularity means healthy rental yields – particularly during the summer months –...
The French property buying process is strictly regulated and not always straight forward. As a buyer’s agent, Home Hunts works on behalf of the buyer offering support every step of the way. Here is a brief overview of what is involved in the French property buying process to help you understand what to expect when you buy a property in France. If you are considering buying a property in France, first...
Purchasing property in France is relatively straightforward, particularly if you have a buyers agent on your side. The compromis de vente is the preliminary sales agreement, a mutual agreement between the vendor and the buyer. With this contract, the vendor is making a commitment to sell and the buyer is making a commitment to buy....
Reduced property prices, low interest rates, great mortgage deals and favourable currency conditions means that now is the perfect time to buy French property. Throughout 2014, the FNAIM (the national association of French estate agents) reported that French property had dropped by 1.5% across the country. Even Paris, the world’s most visited city, has seen a reduction in property prices....
What a great year to be buying French property: interest rates are low, prices have dropped, and exchange rates are improved. At this point in time, France’s real estate couldn’t come with better value. Purchasing French property isn’t a simple process, though. Since the French market doesn’t operate in the same way as the U.S. and UK markets do, it can be especially tricky for first-time buyers,...