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How will the new president affect Brits buying property in France?
François Hollande has become the first Socialist French president for over 20 years. Early indicators are that his presidency will bring about clashes with German chancellor, Angela Merkel, who has driven through austerity measures throughout the eurozone in recent times. Hollande, meanwhile, favours a tax-and-spend programme to stimulate growth.
How to buy a French property
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French Alps - year-round magic
Year-round holiday homes in the French Alps have special appeal for British buyers
Homes in Languedoc and Lancashire
Karen Tait Finds out why Abi Turner and husband Martin believe they have the best of both worlds with homes in Lancashire and France
Advice for French property buyers
With the french property market starting to move again in favour of sellers, David Anderson has some useful advice for buyers
Spotlight on Jarnac, Charente
Graham Downie throws the spotlight on his beloved Jarnac in Charente and falls in love with this sunny French town all over again
Life in Fécamp
With its strong links with the UK over the preceding centuries, Fécamp still has plenty to offer the modern visitor, says Patricia Stoughton
The role of the notaire
Christophe Dutertre explains what the notaire is responsible for when carrying out the searches during a property transaction
French Property Exhibition Wetherby Race Course, 11-12 May 2012
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Creating French ski property from redundant land
‘Making land’ helps to meet the need for more ski holiday homes in the French Alps
Election fever grips France
As the election in France draws nearer, how will the property market be affected?
Life in the French Alps
Considering selling up. Don’t call the agent until you’ve read Ali Gaylor’s story of her beloved Alpine apartment
Diamonds are forever
Carolyn Reynier heads for eastern france and discovers the beautiful Haut-Jura, a little-known gem of an area nestling on the Swiss border
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