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.
Brits with second homes in France win right to stay for up to 6 months
*Since this article was published, the French government rejected the law that would have allowed Brits with second homes in France access to an automatic long-stay visa. Read more here.Read more...
Angoulême: the capital of Charente features in Wes Anderson’s latest film
You may have heard about or already seen Wes Anderson’s latest offering – The French Dispatch. The small town of Angoulême, nicknamed ‘the balcony of the southwest’, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine was chosen to represent the fictional town of Ennui-sur-Blasé. But why Angoulême?Read more...
Webinar transcript: Buying in south-west France
Recorded at Your Overseas Home Virtual on 13 November 2021, overseas property writer Richard Way spoke to two leading experts in buying property in France. We hope you find the information helpful. Please contact our team on 020 7898 0549.Read more...
A guide to the Nouvelle Aquitaine: which department will suit you?
La Nouvelle Aquitaine is the largest region in France, encompassing no less than 12 departments. Bordeaux is the region’s largest city and as a whole, this area is one of the most attractive in which to buy property. It benefits from a good economy, tourism, agriculture, innovation and research, several ski resorts in the south and, naturally, a thriving wine industry.Read more...
Record transactions and new trends: France property market round-up
Notaires de France has released brand-new data on the French property market, revealing how it performed over the past year and some surprising trends. We provide a round-up of the key points.Read more...
Mountains, countryside and city: moving to the Haute Garonne
The Haute Garonne is one of the loveliest departments in the South of France. Named after the river Garonne, it used to be in the Midi Pyrenees region, but now forms part of the huge area of Occitanie. We have picked 5 lovely towns and villages for you here which would be great in which to buy property.Read more...
France’s ‘winter truce’ began this week
As of November 1, France’s annual ‘winter truce’, or trêve hivernale, started and will continue until March 31. But what is it and how does it impact property buyers?Read more...
How is the ski property market faring in France?
As we approach the 2021/22 ski season, many property buyers will be wondering if and where they should buy their perfect home on the slopes. We update you on how French ski resorts have fared so far this year.Read more...
In the heart of France: the beautiful department of the Creuse
The Creuse is one of the least populated French departments. Think space, greenery, a tranquil lifestyle, value for money and beauty. We explore 5 towns and villages in the Creuse department, all of which have a variety of affordable property to buy and are easy to reach from the UK.Read more...
The French village advertising for residents
Living in a quaint village is the dream of most who wish to move to France. Nothing sounds more idyllic than wandering through cobbled streets, immersing yourself in a small community and enjoying everything that the countryside has to offer. And now, some French villages are appealing for new residents to move in.Read more...
Why are house prices booming in Brittany?
In some areas of Brittany, house prices have risen by more than 40% since the beginning of the pandemic as France’s city dwellers continue to flee to the countryside.Read more...
