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.
Brits with second homes in France win right to stay for up to 6 months
*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second homes in France access to an automatic long-stay visa. Read more here.Read more...
France, the global village
People from every corner of the world come to live in France. Our village is like a mini United Nations. The only difference is that we all get along!Read more...
French home sales up 10% on last year
900,000 French properties were sold last year – a significant increase on the previous year. With prices rising again and low mortgage rates, we could be entering a boom time for the French property market.Read more...
Paris revival: property prices rise across the city
While the much of the French property market lags behind, the Parisian market has begun a strong recovery, with all of its boroughs now rising in price. With the Olympics on the way and Macron renewing optimism, is now the time to buy?Read more...
The greatest pleasures of living in France are the simplest ones.
If you want to get the most out of living in France, you need to slow down and smell the coffee. Find those little tucked away restaurants, enjoy every course that’s on offer, and no phones at the table!Read more...
Bastille Day: the most important day in France
If you were in France last weekend and enjoyed all the Bastille Day parties, you might be wondering what all the fuss was about. Let me explain…Read more...
Macron and Philippe promise 12 major reforms
President Macron’s new Prime Minister, Edouard Philippe, has outlined their administration’s key priorities, saying they will give France back “its confidence, courage and conquering spirit”.Read more...
Britons speed up French buying plans to beat Brexit
The latest figure reveal that British property buyers are rushing to buy in France before Brexit becomes a reality.Read more...
High-speed train travel in France
Jump on a train to your French home and you’ll enjoy a more relaxing experience as you take in the diverse landscape, and a rapid journey thanks to two new high-speed TGV routes.Read more...
When illness struck, the French were so helpful
France has an enduring appeal to overseas property buyers thanks to everything from its food and wine to the diverse landscape.Read more...
Carcassonne offers rich history at surprisingly low prices
The wonderful city of Carcassonne stands out as one of the most beautiful cities in France, rich in history, vibrant in its atmosphere and surrounded by some wonderful villages, hills and mountains. If you love the real south of France, want to immerse yourself in French village life with a fairy tale castle on your doorstep, a move to Carcassonne is definitely for you!Read more...