The reality behind the photos

I thought this photo perfectly illustrated one of the many reasons why it pays to use a property finder out here, especially if you don’t have the time or money to make endless trips to France to view properties which look perfect in the photos but then turn out to be very . . . → Read More: The reality behind the photos

Why?

This article published recently in The Telegraph tries to answer a question I am frequently asked:

 

 

 

The first question we are often asked when people discover we live in France is why did we move, lock stock and barrel with three young children to a place practically nobody has heard of? . . . → Read More: Why?

Happy New Year and Bonne Année – is 2012 the year to make your dreams come true?

Despite the current financial climate, 2011 was a busy year for me. One significant change I noticed in the last 12 months was an increase in clients from far-flung parts of the world including Australia, America, the Middle East and South Africa with fewer from the UK and European countries. I have also noticed . . . → Read More: Happy New Year and Bonne Année – is 2012 the year to make your dreams come true?

Goodwill to all – even French estate agents

Saint Lizier decorated for Christmas

As it is Christmas, I thought I should sprinkle some goodwill over that much maligned species, the French estate agent. Most of my clients cannot understand how estate agents here in France can justify their commission of between 5 and 10% and I certainly know of agents who . . . → Read More: Goodwill to all – even French estate agents

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