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French Property News – September 2010

Editor Karen Tait lets you know what you’ll find in this month’s magazine...

Those who dream of owning a property in France tend to focus on the end result – a cute cottage/chic apartment/glamorous villa/sociable village house/grand château/cosy ski chalet...(delete as applicable). But the actual househunting adventure should be something to treasure too.
From those early foot-in-the-water stages, where you dare to wonder if a place in France could be a reality, to those endless hours spent surfing the net or scouring the editorial pages and adverts of magazines like FPN hoping to spot your perfect property, through visits to property exhibitions – don’t miss our next exhibition at London’s Olympia 2 on 24-26 September or The France Show in January at Earls Court – and finally, those oh-so-thrilling viewing trips (getting serious now, for tips on viewing etiquette, turn to page 46).
Then, wonder of wonders, you find the place you’ve been dreaming of, and the price is right too (see page 54 for advice on making an offer). Maybe it’s ready to move into or perhaps you’ve months/years of renovating ahead of you (all part of the fun, according to Lizzie Farquharson on page 56). It could be rambling or compact, rural retreat or city pied-à-terre, on the top of a mountain or next to a sandy beach, a holiday home or the start of a whole new life across the Channel... Whatever your choice, we want to hear all about it! Send your letters and stories to us – and maybe you can help to inspire other readers too.

In this month’s magazine, don’t miss…

Expert advice
•  A closer look - How surveys work in France   
•  Cold comfort - ‘Wintering’ your holiday home
•  Architect’s diary - Variety is the spice, as they say
•  Spotlight on... Home insurance in France
•  Room for a view - Tips for successful househunting trips
•  Make me an offer - Striking a balance when bargaining
•  Brought to book - The art of maximising holiday lettings 
•  Community spirit - Why buy in a town or village?
•  Forward thinking - Planning is key to building projects
•  Figuring it out - Notaires’ fees explained
•  Pennies for heaven - Finances for buying in France
•  A taxing issue - Income, tax... and woodland
•  Opting out - Could this be the end of forced heirship?

Location lowdowns
•  Magic of Martigues - Visit the Venice of Provence
•  Colourful Calais - Exciting times just across the Channel
•  Wine and peace - Burgundy – the ‘rural soul’ of France
•  The lure of the Loire - Take a tour round Thouars
•  A place in Provence - Where to find value for money

Real life experiences
•  Developer’s diary - Applying the finishing touches 
•  That’s your Lot - A decade as a valley girl
•  Living off the land - Buying an olive grove
•  Poultry in motion - Transporting chickens to France
•  Creuse control - Barnstorming in the Limousin
•  Moving diary - Delaying the decision

PLUS all the usual regulars, including the latest news, letters, Q&A and your favourite columnists

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