Property sales in France on the increase

According to the national association of Notaires in France, the French property market is picking up again, with British buyers prominent as Sterling has risen markedly against the Euro. Certainly here in the Midi-Pyrénées I am noticing a marked increase in activity and properties are selling much faster than in the last . . . → Read More: Property sales in France on the increase

The next French property hotspots

According to the latest Rightmove Overseas Search Report, France was the second most searched for country on the website for overseas property and the Midi-Pyrénées was the most searched for department with 43.34% of people looking for property in this region – which might explain why I am so busy right now. . . . → Read More: The next French property hotspots

Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

Since January 2015 capital gains tax (CGT) on second homes in France has been reduced to 19% instead of 33.3% for all non European residents bringing it in line with the CGT for residents of European countries including French residents.

The way CGT is calculated in France is that the 19% ‘tax’ . . . → Read More: Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

House-hunting tips from the experts

Here are five house hunting tips from my colleagues in The French Property Finders network:

1. The internet is a handy research tool and a place to begin but there is no substitute for getting out there and viewing houses – lots of houses. Usually our property finders will view up to . . . → Read More: House-hunting tips from the experts