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.
Optimistic prospects for Brits buying second homes in France
A new report from the English Housing Survey, covering the years 2021-2022 has revealed that the number of Brits with second homes in France has dropped for the first time in a decade.Read more...
Brexit news: what happens next?
As Britain takes the decisive step towards leaving the EU, Alexis Stratfold, the France Property Guide’s writer in France for nearly 10 years, reflects on Mrs May’s letter and the shape of things to come.Read more...
French gastronomy, one of life’s greatest pleasures
Looking at restaurants in France and how we are all spoilt for choice!Read more...
With the bill passed, let Brexit bargaining begin
The Brexit Bill was passed by the British parliament last week, meaning that Article 50 can be triggered and the serious negotiating begin. At last, is what many of us are thinking! Negotiating positions on the “divorce” are starting to be understood as the foreign residents of each country look warily on. So far, however, the signs are good.Read more...
Article 50 and how the British will live in France
With Article 50 perhaps less than 24 hours away, what are the possible scenarios facing British people hoping to make a life in France?Read more...
The new French laws you should know about
Anyone buying a property in France or moving there in 2017 should take note of these legal changes.Read more...
Yes you can afford that French home – with a mortgage
Just because you don’t live in France doesn’t mean you can’t have a French mortgage – rates are fairly low and the process is simple. And the houses, well they’re simply divine! It even makes sense if you could pay in cash.Read more...
Collioure: France’s perfect village?
If you’re starting your property hunt, why not begin at the very south and work your way up! Collioure, on the border with Spain, is a Mediterranean seaside village that has attracted pirates and artists. Could it woo you too?Read more...
Brangelina stay together with French chateau
Reports are that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have agreed to hold onto the French chateau they share, and maintain it for family holidays and investment.Read more...
How to get a French passport
Long-term British residents in France are rushing to get French citizenship ahead of Britain leaving the European Union. But how easy is it?Read more...
Le Pen promises to cut inheritance tax
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has promised to cut inheritance tax in France. In a long document outlining 144 actions on her election (“because God made the world in 144 hours”), the National Front leader makes a clear bid for the votes of the middle class. But what are the rules today?Read more...
