10 properties in France that’d make a charming second home

Each year we run a survey to find out what you want to know about buying in France. Whether that’s an insight into the buying process, how to get your pension in France or a collection of properties suited to your requirements, it helps us gauge what you’re looking for.

Buying property in Siena, Tuscany

The province of Siena is the quintessential Tuscan landscape of country lanes lined with cypress trees, leading to castles, farmhouses and medieval villages. The views go on for miles, across rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves.

The “tiny homes” initiative and it’s a good time to buy in France

So, what is the “tiny homes project”?  In a bid to reduce the overall percentage of second homes in France, several towns are now committed to a project to develop what they call “tiny homes” in certain areas of the country. The basic idea is not new: many countries are using the initiative to attract new residents who may be struggling to find homes. It offers them a very reasonable rent while the commune is still in control of the land.

How to turn an older property into your dream home

After the news that Amanda Holden and Alan Carr are headed to sunny Andalucía to transform an older home into a charming new one, we offer some pointers for doing the same. Discover what you can get for your budget and our top tips for keen renovators.  

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