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.
The best resorts and property hotspots for ski lovers in France
France is home to some of the best ski resorts in the world. If, like me, you are a huge fan of skiing and all that goes with it, there is no need to go any further afield than our nearest neighbour. There is a huge range of options in both the Alps and the Pyrenees for both beginners and expert skiers, and every level in between.Read more...
More MPs back visa proposal for second-home owners in France
More and more French MPs and senators have confirmed their support for a new visa dedicated to second-home owners.Read more...
The different property types in France
When it comes to buying property in France, there are all your usual types of properties available (houses, apartments, villas) but there are also homes specific to France.Read more...
Driving in France: Your dos and don’ts
There’s been a lot of news in France recently surrounding the dos and don’ts of driving in France as a non resident. A subject of interest to us all, as most people own and depend on vehicles (particularly in rural areas). Here we take a look at some of the headlines.Read more...
Buying property on France’s north-eastern coast
There are big advantages to buying property on France’s north-eastern coast, and not just in the savings in traveling time. The ‘Opal’ and ‘Alabaster’ coasts are beautiful and verdant, with small towns bursting with lively markets, delicious cuisine and affordable homes.Read more...
Can I get a French mortgage as an international buyer?
Europe’s rising interest rates together with the fallout of Brexit and Covid lockdowns have caused a tightening of conditions in the French mortgage market, at least for UK and other international buyers. We answer some of the key questions for today’s borrowers across the Channel…Read more...
Excitement is in the air for Paris 2024
With the promise of ‘an Olympic ceremony like no other’, many are already excitedly counting down until Paris 2024. It will start on July 26th and finish on August 11th. Remembering the buzz of the Olympics in 2012, we’re watching with bated breath to see just what Paris 2024 has in store. Find out about new venues, the opening ceremony that you can attend for free, and how the Olympics could have a lasting impact on the property landscape in Paris.Read more...
Affordable and rural: Limousin has it all
If you’re looking for a rural home in France that’s both affordable and a nice place to live, have you considered Limousin? It’s a region in central France that’s often overlooked for its more rural neighbours, but that’s not to say it doesn’t have anything to offer. In fact, it’s quite the opposite..Read more...
Where in France has good health coverage?
Overall, the French healthcare system is efficient and effective. However, in some areas, there are not enough doctors. We look at the impact that this has had on French healthcare and the solutions the government are proposing. Furthermore, we offer tips for navigating French healthcare, especially if you are in an area that is low on doctors.Read more...
Interested in rural France? Browse 10 country homes on sale right now
A whopping two thirds of aspiring buyers in France surveyed last year told us they were interested in a house or cottage in the French countryside.Read more...
France in a state of alert over water shortages
After the summer of 2022, dominated by unprecedented temperatures and a spate of forest fires, there are stark warnings of water shortages worsening in France. Following a record dry period in winter, several French departments are already on drought alert with more restrictions certain to come.Read more...
