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.
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.
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.
Tough economic conditions combined with tighter lending conditions by European banks might make you think twice about applying for a euro mortgage in France. Speak to the right people though and doors should open.
The French invented the bicycle and still lay claim to being the greatest cycling nation. With the government pouring billions into green alternatives to the car, and electric bikes making nipping down to the boulangerie a pleasure rather than a sweaty chore, cyclists in France have never had it so good. See why cycling in France could open a world of fun, fitness and friendship when you buy there.
