August 2015 issue of French Property News out now!

A preview of what you’ll find inside our latest issue

This month we’re exploring some of France’s most dynamic cities this month, including Marseille, Paris, Lyon and Bordeaux, and for those who would prefer a more rural location for their French home we explore the glorious countryside of Gers. If you’re keen on a property with character, there’s a round-up of quirky homes for sale to suit all tastes and budgets, while part eight of our buying guide series examines the reasons for having a structural survey. We consider the benefits of retirement in France, but if you still need an income we look at how to get the interiors right for gîtes and explain the tax implications of running a holiday let. Our expert also takes a closer look at the controversy surrounding French social charges.

• Location features

Marseille – sun, sea and culture are now just a train ride away from the UK

Gers – why living here could be beneficial to your health

Paris, Nice, Lyon and Bordeaux – four dynamic destinations for city slickers

• Expert advice

The options for and benefits of retirement in France

The diagnostiques reports explained plus the reasons for having a structural survey when buying a French property

A closer look at the controversy surrounding French social charges

How stunning interiors can boost the rental potential of your property

• Real Life stories

Meet the British student who fell in love with a French champagne producer

Swapping Wimbledon for a new life in St-Tropez

How one Briton with French ancestors fell for the charms of Languedoc-Roussillon

Plus, three of the best Parisian pieds-à-terre, an estate agent’s dream home in Gascony, restaurant reviews in the Loire Valley and Limousin, and win one of five copies of Picnic in Provence by Elizabeth Bard on our reviews page.

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