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.

Where to find your essential services in France

by Alexis Goldberg | Sep 19, 2024

When you move to France, or simply buy a second home there, there are certain essential services in France that every home owner needs to know about.
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Optimistic prospects for Brits buying second homes in France

by Roseanne Bradley | Jul 25, 2023

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.
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Top tips to help you settle in to your new life in France

by Alexis Goldberg | Jul 24, 2023

Moving can be an exciting and scary experience; moving to a new country is even more so. I found that, despite the homework I did on life in France, the best advice often comes from someone who has “been there, done that”! I feel I’ve learnt a huge amount over the years about how to integrate happily with the French. So, I’d love to share my own tips with you, so you’re better prepared for your own new life in France.
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The French August shutdown: fact or fiction?

by Beth Nicholson | Jul 22, 2023

France is famous for many things. Baguettes, good food and good wine. But also the infamous French August shutdown. It is said that every year, the whole of France shuts down during this time when everyone chooses to take their summer holidays at the same time. But in the present day, is it really true? Or even possible? Or is it simply another urban myth?
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Unlock the door to off-plan homes in France

by Roseanne Bradley | Jul 11, 2023

Investing in an off-plan home is a popular alternative to purchasing resale property in France. New builds can have many benefits, including the fact that you’ll be the first to live there. Here, we’ll review the buying off-plan process and present the benefits of buying off-plan to help you decide whether it’s a suitable option for you.
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The most beautiful markets in France (and homes nearby)

by Alexis Goldberg | Jul 11, 2023

There are many wonderful reasons why we all love France, you will doubtless agree. One of them is exploring the fabulous plethora of markets in France, wherever you are in the country.
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Could you drink like the French?

by Beth Nicholson | Jul 10, 2023

The excitable buzz of throngs of people socialising over drinks during sunny days on open terraces is an image that defines France. France is a nation that certainly likes a drink. But perhaps not in the same way as some other countries.
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France’s property market: summer update

by Beth Nicholson | Jun 28, 2023

With interest rates still climbing and the post-Covid rush well behind us, what’s happening in the French property market this summer? The good news is you’ll be paying no more than in the spring, but don’t expect too much of a bargain.
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Top 5 cities and towns in France for English speakers

by Beth Nicholson | Jun 26, 2023

Considering a permanent move to France, but worried you don’t speak French? Well, worry not! It’d of course be easier to have a basic understanding of the language of romance, but it’s entirely possible to get by as an English speaker.
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“It’s like having your own Van Gogh hanging outside the window”

by Christopher Nye | Jun 23, 2023

A business relationship forged in the tension and excitement of a live TV news studio has taken a more relaxed turn. Friends and colleagues Sian and Sarah bought a flat in Arles together. But buying a new-build apartment off-plan, with the finances reliant on rentals, how can they ensure that their investment in rental property in Arles remains a good news story?
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Buying French property: your A-Z glossary of useful terms

by Alexis Goldberg | Jun 14, 2023

Buying a property in France as an international buyer is relatively straightforward, but it can sometimes be confusing for those who don’t speak French.
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