The Outlook for the French property market in 2021

What an extraordinary year this has been and like most sectors, the French property market was hit very hard by Covid with activity virtually at zero during the first lockdown in the Spring. The official French statistics body, INSEE, has reported that in the middle of ‘confinement’, there was a complete slump . . . → Read More: The Outlook for the French property market in 2021

Happy Christmas from the Foothills

Christmas is always seen as a deadline for the French property market but this year it feels even more pronounced. This is mainly because it has been a very difficult year for most people thanks to Covid and hence most buyers and sellers are looking forward to a new start in 2021, . . . → Read More: Happy Christmas from the Foothills

Health Care in France

The French healthcare system is considered one of the best examples of universal care at affordable rates – but how does it work?

The French health care service is provided mainly by the state through various state funds accessed by a card called a carte vitale which is rather . . . → Read More: Health Care in France

Obtaining planning permission in France

In the last few years, I have noticed an increase in buyers looking for either plots of land to build their own grand design or for rural barns that can be converted into flexible living accommodation. While in theory, this seems like a good option and, in the past has been relatively . . . → Read More: Obtaining planning permission in France