It has been a perfect start to 2025 here in the foothills; we had a big snow fall up in the mountains and ski resorts just before the Christmas holidays and, since then, it has been wall-to-wall sunshine and blue skies with frosty mornings and clear, bright days.
The property market is still very quiet, but there are signs that things are warming up and I am hoping we will soon start to see some great new properties coming up for sale. In terms of prices, property in southwest France still represents fantastic value and the best quality of life you are likely to find (ok I am biased) that is both affordable and accessible.
As for new year’s resolutions, mine is to get lost more. I already get lost quite a bit when out on viewings, particularly when I have a list of properties to view in different locations with vague addresses (directions from many French agents tend to be limited to ‘pass the church on the right and you can’t miss it’) but I have noticed that inevitably, since using a satnav, I get lost less. Which is a good thing when working to a tight time schedule, but I have realized that many times in the past, I have come across houses for sale privately (with a handmade ‘for sale’ sign on the front gate) and beautiful, hidden locations by taking a wrong turn and finding myself somewhere new and unexpected. So hence I am going to follow my nose a bit more and my satnav a bit less and see what happens.
If you are thinking of buying a property in southwest France this year, why not get in touch and see if I can help you: nadia@foothillsoffrance.com
Wishing you a very happy 2025 and I hope that all your French property dreams come true.
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