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

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

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