Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Despite everything you might read about the French economy, 2014 has seen a return to business as normal for the French property market, certainly in this part of the Midi-Pyrénées. Here the number of transactions (according to the latest Notaires’ French property market report) are up by 12% so far this year, . . . → Read More: Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

When planning to buy a house in France, whether for holidays or to live permanently, there is no doubt that one of the most important criteria is the quality of life in the region combined with the style and affordability of the houses, the climate, the people and, of course, the food . . . → Read More: The Midi-Pyrénées ranks as the best place to live in France

Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte

France sadly had it’s Beeching moment as did many other European countries, predominantly in the 1950s and 60s, when train travel came to be viewed as an unprofitable business rather than a much needed service and hence many smaller lines were taken out of service. This of course resulted in many unintended . . . → Read More: Houses with a cycle route attached – La Voie Verte

The enduring popularity of the French farmhouse

According to the latest Savills research in the UK, “buyers are feeling more positive about renovating houses and are again on the look out for big projects to do”. Couples in their forties are apparently the biggest spenders, and 82 per cent of them are keen to take on work in order . . . → Read More: The enduring popularity of the French farmhouse