French property market news
You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
How to live your best life in France from someone who’s made the move
Are you sitting at home wondering about what your new life in France will be like? Well, I’m here to share my own experience which will hopefully give you a little insight into what it’s like. I also share a few top tips on how to make the most of your life in France.Read more...
Book your new life in France
To immerse yourself in French life, why not delve into a good book? It’s surprising just how much you can learn about moving to the country through one of the brilliant stories we’ve picked. All are written by authors who swapped their lives in the UK for France – so you could be following in their footsteps very soon.Read more...
How to rent out your French property
With France the most popular country in the world for holidays, there is always great demand for vacation lets. So if your place will be laying empty for a while, why not make some money from it? Here are a few things you need to know if you are planning to rent out your French property.Read more...
Why buy a property in Brittany?
Brittany is consistently one of the most popular areas for British property buyers. And not just because it’s easy to reach. This beautiful but rugged region is reminiscent of Cornwall in many ways, but with that lovely French lifestyle too! Discover the prices and the best places to buy a property in Brittany.Read more...
What should I know about moving to France with less than 6 months to Brexit?
At last weekend’s Your Overseas Home show, France Property Guide spoke to several people who were worried about their property purchase in France being affected by Brexit. Many others may be feeling the same way. This article will allay fears and explain why we believe you should continue your plans with confidence, whether you buy in France before Brexit or not.Read more...
What are the best ways to quickly learn French for expats moving to France?
Ready to make the leap and start your new French adventure? You’ve probably already checked a hundred things off your list – finances, legalities and registration, taxes, maybe removals… However, you might have missed one of the key bits of settling in France: starting to learn French as soon as possible.Read more...
Discover Normandy for easily accessible homes from the UK
For British homeowners, picturesque and affordable Normandy is not only easily accessible by ferry or Eurotunnel and then train, car, bicycle, or on foot, but it also offers a rich tapestry of shared history and cultural ties with the UK.Read more...
Make a success of moving to France with children
Are you thinking of moving to France with children? You won’t be the first – or the last – to be tempted to offer your family the rich experience of living in a country with a wonderful culture and history. Not only that, but they’ll become bilingual quickly and benefit from an excellent academic education.Read more...
French homes near top golf locations
Paris is the venue of this autumn’s 2018 Ryder Cup, golf’s famous biennial competition that sees Europe take on the US. France may not have the same status as a golf home destination as Spain or Portugal’s Algarve. However, exclusivity means fewer crowds! Here’s a taste of fine French homes within or next to a world-class golf resort…Read more...
Four top wild swimming destinations in France
Struggling to keep cool in this year’s heatwave? In France, you’re never far from a freshwater lake or river that’s suitable for bathing – something worth thinking about when you’re property hunting and don’t intend to have your own pool. Here are four popular wild swimming destinations, with some properties near water for sale…Read more...
Where are the best country homes in France?
With a Welshman winning the Tour de France, will more of Geraint Thomas’s countrymen be keen to swap the valleys of Wales for the fields of France? The British have enjoyed a long love affair with France’s bucolic beauty, and especially the affordable homes to be found there. So, let’s have a look at moving to the countryside in France, from where to go to what to keep in mind before you move.Read more...
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