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

France is top of the pops again for property

France has regained top place in the poll of the best place to emigrate published by the Overseas Guide Company (OGC). France was followed by former favourite, Spain, then Greece, Cyprus, Italy and Portugal, while Australia and New Zealand waned in popularity.

The survey suggested that people wanted to be closer to . . . → Read More: France is top of the pops again for property

The Festival of Music in France

Summer here in France begins with the sound of music. The 21st June marks the date not only of the first day of summer but, more importantly, of the public celebration of music and arts that is the Fête de la Musique. Launched in 1982 by the then Minister for Culture in . . . → Read More: The Festival of Music in France

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

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