Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 in southwest France

As a new year begins, it is the perfect moment to reflect, re-set and perhaps take a step closer to those long-held dreams. For many, that dream involves buying a property in southwest France, either as a holiday home or to move permanently.

This year, in particular, feels like an especially good . . . → Read More: Happy New Year and welcome to 2026 in southwest 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 French property buying process – how does it all work and what happens when?

Buying a property in France may seem daunting at first, but once you understand the process, it’s refreshingly logical, well-regulated, and far less stressful than in many other countries. Below is an outline of the key stages to explain how it works and what happens when.

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The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France

Buying a house and making the move to France is not as complicated as it sometimes might seem but there are a few boxes that you need to tick if you want the process to be as stress-free as possible. Below is a very simple 10-step checklist to make sure . . . → Read More: The essential 10-step checklist for moving to France