Why this might be a good time to buy a safe haven in southwest France

The property market is noticeably quieter in this corner of southwest France so far this year. After several very busy years, activity has slowed, which is creating an interesting opportunity for buyers in what agents generally describe as a buyer’s market.

There are, of course, a number of clear reasons for this . . . → Read More: Why this might be a good time to buy a safe haven in southwest France

Ski sun-day

We are having one of the best ski seasons for many years here in the Pyrénées so if you thinking of buying a bolthole in the mountains, take a look at my article in French Property News for a summary of the best resorts. Read the full article here: FPN March 2025 edition Pyrenees

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Estimating the value of French property

Many of my clients (and many sellers I meet) want to know how the value of French property is calculated. This is not, however, an easy question to answer because there is no one agreed method or set criteria for valuing property here and there are also different measures used in different . . . → Read More: Estimating the value of French property

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?

 
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