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Optimistic prospects for Brits buying second homes in France
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.Read more...
Hurricanes – don’t throw caution to the wind!
As we celebrate the summer solstice we also enter hurricane season. If you’re buying a home in Florida, you need to check your insurance and take precautions.Read more...
Could Macron landslide affect French property?
While political novice Emmanuel Macron’s winning of the French presidency was incredible, even this achievement has been eclipsed by the majority won by his brand new party La République en Marche in yesterday’s parliamentary election. But what does this mean for your property purchase?Read more...
New low-cost flights, plus Brexit, health and women’s rights
Low cost airlines are opening new transatlantic routes from Barcelona while British airline Flybe will fly to Spain from Norwich. Gender equality sees changes to the law concerning surnames and Spain remains No 1 for transplant surgery.Read more...
Homes with altitude – mountain homes aren’t just for skiing!
Next month’s Tour de France is going up all five of France’s mountain ranges. It will showcase the country’s dramatic landscape and remind us just how much fun an Alpine home can be – in the summer as well as winter monthsRead more...
After the election, what now for Brexit?
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5 things to consider before buying a property abroad
Whether you have your eye on a villa on a Spanish costa or a farmhouse in rural France, your dream home overseas is just a viewing trip away. This is undoubtedly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity but also a huge undertaking, which for many will involve parting with their life savings.Read more...
Pound falls on election result, but only by 1-2%
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Hard Brexit is “in the rubbish bin” as May’s gamble loses
George Osborne, former Conservative Chancellor (and a passionate Remainer), said: “Hard Brexit went in the rubbish bin tonight.” But is he right?Read more...
It’s Election Day! Call us.
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Could you afford the Big Little Lies lifestyle?
If you enjoyed the TV sensation Big Little Lies, you might just have wondered what Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and the other stars would have paid for those gorgeous homes overlooking the ocean?Read more...