Here are a selection of articles that we have published on-line and in the press.
Live and Let Live in the Ariège – June 2021 French Property News ![]() |
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Five questions with a property finder in the Midi-Pyrenees![]() |
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![]() I get asked all the time whether French property is still a good investment. Well the simple answer is that if you are looking for a beautiful, stone-built, classic French house in a stable country with a very high standard of living, then you can’t go wrong. more |
![]() For most of us when we are looking to buy a house, we start the process with our head and finish with our heart. Luckily, in this part of France, it doesn’t matter which you use; you can safely buy a house here with your heart or your head because it is both a sensible place to invest in property and a wonderful place to live or come on holiday…..more |
![]() Nadia Jordan and family felt life was predictable, so they left for a place where no one talks about house prices.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? …more.. |
Ten tips on buying a renovation project![]() We Brits are known as both courageous and slightly bonkers in France thanks to our penchant for buying complete wrecks and spending immense amounts of time, effort and money in restoring them. Here are 10 factors to consider before taking the plunge…more… |
Hitting a High Note![]() The south-east corner of the Midi-Pyrénées is a well-kept secret. Nadia Jordan lives there and spills the beans on what she sees as a hidden paradise with fabulous mountain views at every turn, lots of pretty market towns and ski resorts not far away: more
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Paragliding (or parapenting) in the Pyrénées Nadia Jordan takes to the sky over France Paragliding or parapenting as it is known in France, has recently emerged as the most popular way to take to the skies and is one of the fastest growing, year-round sports in the Midi-Pyrénées.more… |
Notable towns in the Ariège![]() The quiet country towns of the Ariege are full of character with a rich history. Many are just as they always were; you won’t find big, countrywide chain stores, only quirky boutiques and charming cafes, hidden squares and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. more… |
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A ski chalet for 20,000 euros?![]() In the Ariège Pyrénées, you can find the perfect location for a ski chalet/mountain property for €20,000 if you are prepared to restore the shepherd’s hut that comes with said location – that’s everything, including installing electricity and plumbing. more… |
How to buy a house in France![]() Once your offer on a French property has been accepted, you will sign a Compromis de Vente with the vendor drawn up by the local Notaire. This is a written document and binding agreement between the vendor and the buyer which means that gazumping is pretty much non-existent in France. more… |
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