PARIS Nov30

PARIS

Vivre Paris!   Exceptional location on the Isle Saint Louis in a listed 17th century building on the edge of the Seine. A beautiful character apartment offering 140m2 on the 3rd floor and magnificent views of the Seine. Comprising 2 lounges with fireplaces and beams, open stonework,...

LAND Nov30

LAND

Excellent opportunity to buy a plot of land – 5km from the centre of Aix en Provence. Size:  one hectare, SHON 400m2 (poss 480m2 HQE) plus 200m2 of outbuildings.   Flat grounds, peaceful setting with fabulous views of Sainte Victoire.Price: 1,365,000 euros. Extremely rare opportunity...

Montpellier Nov30

Montpellier

During the middle ages Montpellier began to develop and unfold at great ‘vitesse’ and although the city is now over 1000 years old there is certainly nothing aged about it.   The capital of the Languedoc-Roussillon, Montpellier’s reputation for a dynamic, vibrant cultural melting pot...

Wealth Tax

The French government has now released the changes to French wealth tax since the new rules became official on 30th July 2011.  There are still a small number of areas which are awaiting decrees to clarify the precise workings (such as French wealth tax on trust assets). Now as a high net...

Riviera Manager

The series of interviews about the directors, managers and team of Homehunts continues and in this edition of The Address, we meet the manager of one of the most exciting and buzzing areas in the south of France – the Cote d’Azur.  Covering an area from Monaco to St Tropez with some of...

Tricks of the Trade Nov28

Tricks of the Trade

So, you’ve bought your dream house in France, moved in, unpacked the boxes and can now make a start on finding someone to do all the jobs that need doing in the house.    Sounds simple, but instead of having to trawl through the ‘Pages Jaunes’ telephone directory and randomly picking...

Pole position for Fr...

France has topped Spain as the favourite destination for second home owners to invest. Its steady house prices and ease of access helps make it still a very safe bet for UK buyers. Traditional prime property hotspots which attract wealthy, lifestyle buyers have been more resilient to the...

Properties under 800...

For those buyers looking for a good deal, there are a number of properties on the market for below 800,000 euros.    A variety of different styles, size and locations we feature a selection of not-to-be missed properties for the discerning buyer. Small Chateau with a pigeonnier and vast...

Cooking up a storm

Fresh local produce from the market, some of the greatest inspirational chefs and mouthwatering dishes are just some of the reasons why kitchens in France are the heart of the home.  Being such an important part of a house we feature some of the best ‘cuisines’ to get your property...

Property showcase

French Pyrenees Ski & Walking Apartments – rare income generating opportunity to buy a fully renovated property comprising 7 apartments in the prestigious year round mountain resort of Cauterets. Combines a lifestyle property purchase with strong income generating potential. Based in...

Buy now, let later

Being in a fortunate position of having a substantial lump sum of money and with interest rates being less attractive in the UK and parts of Europe, there have been a significant number of buyers looking for properties which are considered a good buy to let investment. The percentage of...

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT Nov27

LOCATION SPOTLIGHT

The PROVENCE COASTLINE stretches from Cavalaire sur Mer on the far eastern side all the way to Marseille and is still one of the best kept secrets for property buyers. Less well-known than its St Tropez and Cote d’Azur rivals, this winding expanse of the Mediterranean coastline hugs...