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.
Hope for British holiday-home owners in France
British holiday-home owners affected by the 90-day rule post-Brexit, were offered a glimmer of hope this week. This light came with proposed plans allowing for more flexible visas and freedom to spend lengthened time at their properties.Read more...
Should you make the move to France permanently?
How do the seasons differ in France and will it suit you year round? France is still one of the most popular countries to live in for us British people. We have many British friends living not only in our area but in our village and many also who have second homes here. Many are sorely tempted to up sticks completely from the UK and move to France permanently, but dare not quite take the plunge.Read more...
Retiring to France? You will not be the first nor the last!
Will retiring to France be a good option for you? France Property Guides looks at why France is most popular with those over retirement ageRead more...
Uncle Sam is getting a taste for French property
Property agents in France are expecting a rise in enquiries from Americans, spurred into investing in Europe by the result of the recent election.Read more...
Who will win the French presidency?
We have come to expect the unexpected in 2016 politics, but will 2017 be any different? The race to become the next President of France hots up ahead of next year’s French election and the result will affect the euro.Read more...
How to integrate into French life
Moving to France should be a happy adventure, whatever your age. Hundreds of thousands of us have made the move successfully, finding the French extremely welcoming. You won’t find it difficult to come across a few fellow expats too, whichever area you choose to live.Read more...
Paris for property hunters and romantics
The sun seems to be rising for Paris as an investment destination. It’s quite a nice place just to hang out too.Read more...
Culture and countryside gives France that je ne sais quoi
The culture and lifestyle are the biggest draws for British buyers in France, says estate agency seeing post-Brexit sales going upRead more...
What does France celebrate and how?
It’s the beginning of festival time in the UK, with Halloween, then Guy Fawkes Night, all leading towards Christmas and the New Year. If you’re moving to France, don’t worry, you won’t miss out – France has even more parties and festivals to get involved in, and plenty of fireworks!Read more...
UK government changes 15-year expat election bar
Many long-term British expats were outraged at being banned from voting in the EU Referendum. At least the rule is being changed before the 2020 electionRead more...
Follow Le Tour 2017 for your mountaintop French home?
Homes with mountain views are abundant in France and they’re not all in the Alps or Pyrenees. Follow Chris Froome up these three mountain ranges in next year’s Tour de France, for a rural home with four-season appeal and rooms with viewsRead more...