The advantages of a stable housing market

According to the OECD, property prices in many advanced economies are at dangerous levels raising the risk of massive price falls if markets overheat. This comes amid predictions of higher interest rates, higher inflation and general political uncertainty worldwide.

The OECD’s report said countries such as Canada, New Zealand and Sweden have . . . → Read More: The advantages of a stable housing market

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

Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Despite everything you might read about the French economy, 2014 has seen a return to business as normal for the French property market, certainly in this part of the Midi-Pyrénées. Here the number of transactions (according to the latest Notaires’ French property market report) are up by 12% so far this year, . . . → Read More: Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Foreign buyers return to the French property market

Following the disastrous local election results for President Hollande, he has sacked his cabinet and installed a Spanish born Prime Minister who has sworn to shake up and turn around the French economy. This positivity combined with the glorious Spring sunshine has created a sudden air of optimism in France and this . . . → Read More: Foreign buyers return to the French property market

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