Would you recognize your perfect house on first viewing? Most people don’t

 

If you are looking for the perfect house in France, it doesn’t exist. But the property that has the potential to be your perfect house does exist – as long as you get the basics right in your initial search. When I am searching for a house for a client, I . . . → Read More: Would you recognize your perfect house on first viewing? Most people don’t

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

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