French Property News Magazine – The ‘other’ south of France

My latest article in the April edition of French Property News magazine takes a look at why parts of southwest France could become the new property hotspot for foreign buyers, especially Americans:

In a striking shift over the past couple of years, Americans have surged to become the number one foreign buyers of . . . → Read More: French Property News Magazine – The ‘other’ south of France

The top 10 things buyers want most in their dream French home

A view is high on most buyer’s wish-list

Ask anyone what first draws them to France and the answers are almost always the same: quality of life, space, sunshine, food, wine, and a gentler pace. But when it comes to actually buying a home here, those romantic daydreams quickly take on more practical . . . → Read More: The top 10 things buyers want most in their dream French home

The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

The French property market has had a bumpy ride in 2024 with high interest rates and tightened lending criteria making financing more difficult for buyers, significantly slowing market activity. As anyone who has been searching for property in southwest France over the last year will know, there has been a distinct lack . . . → Read More: The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

Ten reasons to choose the Occitanie region of France

 

1) A more laid-back lifestyle, focused on quality of life

2) A slower pace of life (apart from the odd madman behind the wheel!)

3) Lovely climate without extremes; lots of sunshine, warm summers, and sunny, bright winters, no wildfires, plenty of rainfall.

4) Variety of landscape and culture on your . . . → Read More: Ten reasons to choose the Occitanie region of France

 
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