The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

The French property market has had a bumpy ride in 2024 with high interest rates and tightened lending criteria making financing more difficult for buyers, significantly slowing market activity. As anyone who has been searching for property in southwest France over the last year will know, there has been a distinct lack . . . → Read More: The property market in southwest France at the end of 2024 – and what will 2025 bring?

Why wouldn’t you use a property finder?

Take the long view

Finding the perfect house in France can be an exciting adventure but also an overwhelming task, especially with the country’s diverse regions and significant differences in local property markets. And with so many online listings and a huge number of estate agents to choose from, it is hard to . . . → Read More: Why wouldn’t you use a property finder?

Daring to talk French politics

Politics is high on the list of conversation topics here in France following the success of the French far-right National Rally party in the European elections and Macron’s unexpected decision to call legislative elections here in France. There is a real sense in the air that something is very much in the . . . → Read More: Daring to talk French politics

How to plan your property viewing trip to France

 

This is one of the busiest times of year for the property market in France so if you are planning to come and visit some potential houses in the near future, here are a few tips to make your viewing trip as productive and hopefully as enjoyable as possible

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