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.
Could your dream home be in one of France’s most beautiful villages?
For a land peppered with lookalike villages, finding the real gems hidden amongst the French countryside is easier than you might think. This is thanks to a scheme that awards rural French communities that are especially rich in culture and heritage with a recognisable badge of approval. You know you’re arriving in a village that’s a cut above average when you spot the red, grey and white ‘Les Plus Beaux Villages de France’ sign!Read more...
Paris tourist numbers hit ten- year high
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How to make your life in France a success
Moving to another country can be a daunting prospect, but settling into your new home in France needn’t be a chore. Persevere with the language, mix with the locals and embrace the differences between life in France and the UK. You won’t regret it!Read more...
Know your French traditions
Make sure you brush up on French traditions before purchasing a property across the English Channel. The locals are extremely friendly but might not take kindly to you kissing them too many times.Read more...
Brexit and France, a personal view
How is ongoing uncertainty over Brexit affecting the world of the expat in France? Property Guide’s writer in France reports on the mood among British owners.Read more...
The entente cordiale is alive and kicking!
There’s a lot of nonsense spoken about the British in France. The cultural stereotype is that the British won’t speak French and the French won’t speak English! This could not be further from the truth, as I discovered this week in my local bar when we all made ourselves happily understood.Read more...
Focus on the Pays de la Loire
Property in Pays de la Loire has a winning combination of affordability, easy access from the UK and beautiful scenery.Read more...
Paris – a buying guide
With the 2024 Paris Olympics confirmed and President Macron bringing a new optimism to the City of Lights, we investigate the Paris property market. What is happening to prices, where will the Olympic effect be felt, and how is the city’s new mayor taking liveability to the heart of its future plans.Read more...
Tourism and jobs hit new heights in France
Plenty of positive news is hitting the headlines in France this week, as it retains the world’s most popular tourism destination title and the French jobs market receives a boost.Read more...
Topsy turvy week for pound
A last minute recovery saved the pound from total ignominy against the euro after it fell to a ten month low on Thursday, but it still wasn’t a great week for sterling. Strong economic results from the US mean that if you’re buying in Florida while visiting DisneyWorld this week, you’re getting a few less dollars for your pounds too. Wherever you turn, this highlights the need to protect your budget.Read more...
Buying and owning a car in France: 10 crucial facts
Driving in France is still a genuine pleasure, with great cars and wide open roads. There is plenty of paperwork and rules, but it’s all intended to keep you safe, as a car buyer as well as a driver.Read more...
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