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.
France’s Rugby World Cup: your need to knows
One way to immerse yourself in French life is to show an interest in one of the nation’s favourite sport – rugby! With the Rugby World Cup here, we delve into the best stadiums to enjoy the sport.Read more...
The wine regions of France
There are countless reasons why France remains us Britons favourite country to visit: its location, its diverse landscape, the food, the historic cities, the relaxed lifestyle – the list goes on. World-class wine certainly makes the list as well. With over two million acres of vineyards across the country and up to eight billion bottles being produced each year, the country’s wine producing regions deliver quantity and quality.Read more...
Driving south via the Millau Viaduct
The convenience of getting to your pad in France is a real draw for British property buyers. It’s close proximity to the UK means you can pack up the car, head to a channel port and roll onto a ferry or the Eurostar, without the stress of worrying about budget airline baggage restrictions.Read more...
News roundup from France
Find homes in France via our property portal. Family allowance Family allowance for families with two children or more will rise by 1%. The increase in the means-tested allowance will be in line with inflation for 2017. The same will apply to other benefits like early childcare assistance (PAJE) and the back-to-school allowance. The minimum pension will also rise to €833 per month.Read more...
Enjoying springtime in the Pyrénées-Orientales
What does the arrival of the spring season mean for you? Here in the south of France, it feels like a new awakening as everything seems to come to life again after the winter. Suddenly the birds are singing, flowers growing and the vines beginning to show their first shoots.Read more...
New data suggests French property boom is here
More properties are being bought and sold in France than ever before. House prices are creeping towards their 2011 peak and cheap mortgages are attracting both French and foreign buyers. We could be entering a new French property boom, suggests data from one of France’s most respected property reports.Read more...
Buying a home in Provence
Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur (PACA for short) attracts more international buyers than anywhere else in France. Yet prices are far from being the cheapest in France. So why do we love it so? One reason is its appeal to the artist and writer in us all. The very word “Provence” evokes images of bucolic splendour.Read more...
Beginner’s guide to French traditions
Make sure you brush up on France’s everyday traditions before purchasing a pad there. The locals are extremely friendly but they might get offended if you don’t kiss them.Read more...
The changing of the seasons in France
We love experiencing the changing of the seasons in France. They might not be quite as pronounced down here in the south, but they still present different opportunities and are quite beautiful in their own unique way.Read more...
How to feel at home in France
Your new home is your pride and joy and you probably want to spend as much time in it as possible. If you truly want to settle in, however, make the effort to head out into your local community and embrace the French lifestyle.Read more...
Making your new French house into a wonderful home
The property buying process is over and it’s time to have some fun turning your new house in France into a comfortable home. Here’s our quick guide to home furnishing across the Channel.Read more...
