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French Property Search
Our new France property search has been created to give you not only a bigger choice of properties than other ‘France-only’ sites, but an overall better user experience on the site too. We have thousands of properties for sale in France, from mobile homes to grand chateaux... Read More ›
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Insuring Your Holiday Home
Once you’ve found your dream property it’s absolutely crucial that you get it properly covered. Without the right insurance policy, you could have problems when you come to claim and find out you don’t have the cover you thought. French Property News have teamed up with specialist holiday home insurance brokers, SmithGreenfield, to bring you a holiday home insurance policy with outstanding cover and exclusive benefits... Read More ›
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Choosing the right property in France
You may have dreamed of a stately châteaux or a quaint cottage but a new-build might be more practical, says Penny Zoldan... Read More ›
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Investing in a French village house
In the fifth of a six-part series, Greg Taylor looks at large village houses with rental potential... Read More ›
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Buying at a French auction
Buying at auction in France is an alternative to the traditional method of purchasing a property. Susan Comaish finds out what’s involved... Read More ›
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French Eco Grants
Financial aid is available for certain home improvement projects, says Mary Hall, but find out what qualifies before you start work... Read More ›
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A notaire's office
How many searches does it take to sell a property? Marie Slavov explains what goes on behind the scenes at the notaire’s office... Read More ›
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Renovating in France
When the builders move on site, you’ll need to be on hand to make sure things go according to plan, says Ian Blackshaw... Read More ›
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20 years of FPN - Top 20 tips
To celebrate our 20th anniversary, here is some essential advice on French Property from our associated experts... Read More ›
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The finished product? New-build property in France
Don’t let the recession stand in the way of buying your dream house; build it instead, says Georgina Caldwell… Read More ›
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Euro-busters: Buying property in France
Don’t let the exchange rate put you off, says Georgina Caldwell, there’s never been a better time to invest in French property… Read More ›
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Swapping your French home
Having difficulty finding a buyer for your home in the UK or France but want to move asap? Karen Tait has a solution... Read More ›
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Property experts in France
France has a whole host of property experts ready and willing to help you with your move, explains Peter Danton de Rouffignac... Read More ›
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Renting out your French property
Renting out your French property can help cover costs. Kate Brehaut explains your tax liabilities... Read More ›
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French holiday homes: Attention seeker
Marketing is more important now than ever. Glynis Shaw offers some tips on how to make your property stand out... Read More ›
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Property in France: The time is now
With interest rates dwindling to next to nothing, now is the perfect time to invest in a holiday home, says Penny Zoldan... Read More ›
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Looking for a French property?
Everything you should know before you start looking for a property...
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French Property Fact File
Thinking of buying a property in France? Read our fact file containing essential information on the moving process. Read More ›
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Think of your French property as an investment
Since 1998, property prices in Paris have multiplied by an average two and a half times and elsewhere in France many have doubled or tripled... Read More ›
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How your property can make money during winter
Letting your French property out over the winter months can keep maintenance costs down explains Glynis Shaw... Read More ›
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Looking for a bargain price French property?
Karen Tait reports on the five French regions that offer the lowest property prices in France... Read More ›
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Winter Lets
A source of extra income while ensuring your property is occupied year round. Read More ›
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City life: Ideal for holidays and investment
Penny Zoldan explains why buying in a town or city in France may present a solution to the current difficult financial climate... Read More ›
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Buying French property at auction
Buying a property at auction can be a good way to bag a bargain, says Ian Blackshaw but make sure you do your research first... Read More ›
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Buying guide - Pick of the crop in France
There are so many gorgeous properties out there that it might be tough to narrow it down, Cherise Williams offers some advice... Read More ›
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Buy-to-let property in France
Get your research right from the start, and buying to let in France can offer great returns, reports Peter-Danton de Rouffignac... Read More ›
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Flurry back to France
In recent years France has been outshone as a popular destination with ‘emerging’ countries such as Bulgaria, Hungary and Lithuania stealing the limelight... Read More ›
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Property in France: Rural retreats
Many British buyers of French property are seeking a place to get away from it all. Penny Zoldan takes a look at country locations... Read More ›
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Property in France: Market report
With prices falling in many areas, now could be the perfect time to buy. Peter-Danton de Rouffignac reports on an interesting market... Read More ›
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Get picture perfect
Glynis Shaw explains how to go about capturing the beauty of your holiday home and persuade clients to make a booking... Read More ›
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Property management in France
Mary Hall offers some useful tips on the maintenance issues faced by owners of properties in sea or ski resorts.. Read More ›
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Property in France: Selling
Ever wondered what makes some properties so much more expensive than others? Peter-Danton de Rouffignac explains... Read More ›
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Living in France: Dealing with red tape
There’s a form for everything in France, from planning applications to tax declarations. Mary Hall wades through the paperwork... Read More ›
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Property in France: It pays to be prepared
Before you put your French property on the market, there are things you can do to help it sell. Ian Blackshaw offers some practical tips... Read More ›
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Finance in France: Adding up the costs
In France, you need to take into account costs over and above the sale price of a property, including fees payable to the notaire... Read More ›
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Property in France: Battle of the resorts
France’s seaside resorts continue to be sought after by property hunters. Penny Zoldan reports on some favourites... Read More ›
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Property in France: Avoiding common pitfalls
When viewing property, make sure you ask the right questions about land ownership and boundaries, says Mary Hall... Read More ›
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Golf And Skiing Properties In France
Buying a French property could offer an ideal opportunity to follow your favourite hobbies, reports Penny Zoldan Read More ›
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French Property: Town or Country?
Decide before you buy Ask yourself some important questions before you buy a property to ensure you choose the right location, advises Penny Zoldan... Read More ›
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French Property: As safe as houses - holiday homes
As safe as houses... Before you lock up and leave your holiday home until your next visit, Mary Hall offers a few tips to keep it safe and sound... Read More ›
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Property - Long Term Lettings In France
Short-term lets get their share of coverage, but what if you want to rent out over a number of years? Patricia Smith investigates... Read More ›
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Property - French Property Finding Holidays
Don’t forget to fit in some fact-finding trips while on your summer break in France. Greg Taylor suggests what to look for... Read More ›