Yes the internet is a fantastic tool for house hunters – but it is still a very limited tool in France

How the world has changed; thanks to the internet it is now possible to view hundreds of houses for sale in France from the comfort of your desk in Sydney, Johannesburg, London or Singapore as is the case with many of my clients so far this year. It is a fantastically useful . . . → Read More: Yes the internet is a fantastic tool for house hunters – but it is still a very limited tool in France

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

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