France Property Guides French property market news
You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
7 tips for living in France on €1231 per month
Living in France has so many benefits: the laidback lifestyle, the space, the beauty of the countryside, the rivers, the fantastic food and wine – the list goes on! It’s no wonder that France remains one of the most popular countries in Europe for Brits to travel to, buy a home in and generally consider as our closest neighbour.Read more...
Five of the ‘most beautiful villages in France’
Did you know – every year, a list of the most beautiful villages in France is released? If you are looking to move to rural France, this should prove to be very handy!Read more...
How to have a successful property viewing trip to France
A property viewing trip to France is an exciting moment in your home hunt, but how do you get the best out of your time? What do you need to think about and how do you plan it? We share our top tips for a stress-free trip.Read more...
What has changed for UK nationals in France since Brexit?
What has changed for UK nationals in France since Brexit? Here we give you a flavour of life in France for UK citizens now, as well as advice on how you can still own property here and enjoy everything France has to offer. What is certain is, although you may be finding it difficult to navigate your way around the new rules, it is not all bad news. Our nearest neighbour is still our friend!Read more...
Researching local history in your new home town
France is proud of a recorded history that goes right back to cave paintings from over 30,000 years ago, and continues through wars, revolutions and more peaceful innovations and cultural events to memories still shared by British, Americans and many others today.Read more...
Volunteering in France – 7 exciting opportunities
If you are looking to settle into your local community in France quickly and easily, one of the most rewarding ways is by volunteering. Whatever your interests or skills, there will be a volunteering opportunity to suit you. Plus, you’ll be making a difference at the same time, says our resident Brit in France, Beth.Read more...
5 of the best villages to buy property in Occitanie
With the lovely “pink city” of Toulouse roughly at its centre, Occitanie stretches from its northern and western border, from the Nouvelle Aquitaine right the way down to the border with Spain in the south and the Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur in the east.Read more...
Moving to France: financial advice from the experts
Our partner, Your Overseas Home, recently hosted their ‘Your move, your money’ webinar about moving to France. Speaking to experts from Smart Currency Exchange and the Spectrum IFA Group, they covered all matters financial, from pensions and inheritance to taxes.Read more...
10 ways to enjoy your new life in la Nouvelle Aquitaine
The outdoor lifestyle in France is one of the biggest attractions for people looking to move here permanently. Whatever your situation, or your likes or dislikes, with the range of activities on offer here there is always something for everyone, says Beth Nicholson in France.Read more...
Affordable retirement spots on the Cote d’Azur
The Cote d’Azur, often known as the French Riviera, has always been one of the most desirable parts of France in which to buy property. The very name seems to conjure up an image of sun drenched sandy beaches, sophisticated towns, beautiful ancient villages and probably ports full of glamorous yachts.Read more...
What to look for in a French seaside town
What’s not to love about a French seaside town? Featuring bustling quays teeming with stands selling the local catch, colourful seafront properties and top-notch restaurants, French coastal resorts are the real deal when it comes to an atmospheric escape or a bolt-hole from city life.Read more...
