Property sales in France on the increase

According to the national association of Notaires in France, the French property market is picking up again, with British buyers prominent as Sterling has risen markedly against the Euro. Certainly here in the Midi-Pyrénées I am noticing a marked increase in activity and properties are selling much faster than in the last . . . → Read More: Property sales in France on the increase

Everything including the kitchen sink

What constitutes fixtures and fittings in a French property sale?

There is no clear legal definition in France between fixtures and fittings in a property sale which can cause last-minute complications between buyer and seller.

In fact, very often in France, seller and buyer leave unstated exactly what is to . . . → Read More: Everything including the kitchen sink

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

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