The French property hotspot of 2015

As far as French property prices are concerned, the Ariège region, which has historically had a very stable (and incredibly good value) property market, is seeing a gradual rise in prices. Last year, the Ariège had one of the largest property price rises in France according to the association of Notaires in France. This . . . → Read More: The French property hotspot of 2015

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

Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder

France remains one of the world’s most desirable locations but finding the right property here can be extremely difficult. In most other countries, there are one or two property portals which will list every property on the market with every agent and every private seller but that is not the case in . . . → Read More: Here’s why more and more people are using a property finder