Reports show the number of Brits with second homes in France dropping for the first time in a decade. However, there are many reasons to buy property in France now. In fact, many of those once-owning holiday homes have decided to jump right in and are living here as permanent residents. Perhaps accelerated by the COVID pandemic, embracing the “life is too short” philosophy.
A new report from the English Housing Survey, covering the years 2021-2022 has revealed that the number of Brits with second homes in France has dropped for the first time in a decade.
Moving can be an exciting and scary experience; moving to a new country is even more so. I found that, despite the homework I did on life in France, the best advice often comes from someone who has “been there, done that”! I feel I’ve learnt a huge amount over the years about how to integrate happily with the French. So, I’d love to share my own tips with you, so you’re better prepared for your own new life in France.
Investing in an off-plan home is a popular alternative to purchasing resale property in France. New builds can have many benefits, including the fact that you’ll be the first to live there. Here, we’ll review the buying off-plan process and present the benefits of buying off-plan to help you decide whether it’s a suitable option for you.
With interest rates still climbing and the post-Covid rush well behind us, what’s happening in the French property market this summer? The good news is you’ll be paying no more than in the spring, but don’t expect too much of a bargain.
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