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Welcome to French Property News, the ultimate househunters’ guide to the French property market. Here you can find everything you need to know about buying a property in France, including advice on the legal process and financing your purchase, in-depth location guides to help you choose where to buy, and features on renovation and new-build property, as well as inspiring real life stories from those who’ve already found their dream home. With advice from estate agents, property finders, solicitors, and financial and tax experts, plus all the latest property news and market reports, it’s a one-stop shop for anyone considering a property purchase in France, whether now or in the future.
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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
France has it all – wonderful beaches, mountains, countryside, some of the best food and wine, fabulous cities, culture and an enviable quality and pace of life.
French Alps - year-round magic
Year-round holiday homes in the French Alps have special appeal for British buyers
French Property Exhibition Wetherby Race Course, 11-12 May 2012
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Buying guides
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
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 National Motorcycle Museum, Birmingham, 24 March 2012
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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
France has it all – wonderful beaches, mountains, countryside, some of the best food and wine, fabulous cities, culture and an enviable quality and pace of life.
French Alps - year-round magic
Year-round holiday homes in the French Alps have special appeal for British buyers
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Currency
At the right price
Nick Jones offers 10 top tips to make sure that you get the best rates when it comes to transferring money to France
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Tax
A better deal
Like many other countries in Europe, France has had to put up some taxes over the last year in order to bring in more revenue for the State. It did, however, also reduce wealth tax for the majority of taxpayers but, even without this change, many people are often surprised to find that their tax levels in France could be lower than they expect.
Crunch the numbers
David Anderson looks at the implications of the new VAT regulations in France for property transactions...
Cost Centre - A Guide To Property Taxes
Karen Tait tackles some of your queries about property taxes in France...
Upping the ante
David Anderson and Andinee Pillay Jagambrun explain how the new rules on capital gains tax will affect British property owners in France
Working in France
Your quick passport to a permanent job in France!
France is many people’s dream destination, but life here can be isolating if you are not working or don’t speak French.
