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New articles are added regularly. The articles on this website are free to read.

We welcome you to read our articles on buying property in the South Of France.


28.02.2010 MONACO PROPERTY – RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES IN 2010

When considering purchasing a Monaco property for rental to holidaymakers it is worth considering when and how you will market it successfully.

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28.02.2010 LUXURY PROPERTY – PLANNING PERMISSION

French planning permission works differently to that in English law, fundamentally, there is no requirement to place a notice of planning on the site so finding out about a potential new development might only happen when it is underway.

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16.02.2010 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – CHATEAU 

If you’re looking for a luxury French property, then look no further than a French Chateau.

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16.02.2010 FRENCH RIVIERA PROPERTY – THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (AND THE ITALIANS)

Before you look at purchasing a French Riviera property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

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16.02.2010 FRENCH RIVIERA PROPERTY – GOLF

The French Riviera is home to many internationally famous golf courses.

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03.12.2009 PROVENCE AND FRENCH RIVIERA FETES AND FESTIVALS – JULY TO DECEMBER

July

The most prestigious jazz festival in Europe, the Nice Jazz Festival, is held annually in Provence for eight days in July.

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05.11.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY - FONDATION DU PATRIMOINE

The Fondation du Patrimoine is an independent, private French organisation set up to protect luxury property of value that is not listed. 

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05.11.2009 MONACO PROPERTY – RESIDENCE

Before you look at investing in a Monaco property you should learn as much as you can about the different laws that apply.

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18.10.2009 ST TROPEZ PROPERTY – THE RECESSION

You would be forgiven for assuming that St Tropez is the sort of place that wouldn’t be touched by the recession.

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18.10.2009 PROVENCE PROPERTY – RETIREMENT

If you are considering retiring to France to leave behind the rat race and take up an altogether more relaxed lifestyle then a Provence property.....

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18.10.2009 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – TAX

France is made up of a number of collectivités territoriales, like our county councils, to whom two types of property tax is payable.

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18.10.2009 PARIS PROPERTY – ARRONDISSEMENTS 1 – 7

Paris is made up of twenty arrondissements.  Each is very different and property type and prices vary greatly.

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18.10.2009 MOROCCO PROPERTY – INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Morocco’s Vision 2010 plan was set up by the Government in an effort to secure ten million visitors by next year.

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18.10.2009 MONACO PROPERTY – PURCHASE AND RENTAL

Before you look at buying a Monaco property you should learn about the different purchase and rental laws.

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18.10.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY – RENTAL INCOME TAX

There are two types of rental income tax in France; Revenues Fonciers applied to land and unfurnished lettings and Bénéfices.......

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18.10.2009 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – ECONOMY

A luxury French property purchase sounds great with low prices, the laid back lifestyle and easy access from the UK...

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18.10.2009 LANGUEDOC PROPERTY – CURRENT MARKET CONDITIONS

Languedoc property experienced a drop and a slow down in sales in 2008, however this corrects a previously overpriced market.

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18.10.2009 DORDOGNE PROPERTY – FOOD AND WINE

If you have a passion for food and drink then a Dordogne property may be for you.

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22.08.2009 ST TROPEZ PROPERTY – EVENTS

Before you look at buying a St Tropez property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

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22.08.2009 ST TROPEZ PROPERTY – SWIMMING POOLS AND MARITIME DOMAIN

Many St Tropez properties have pools, moorings or private beaches included in the property sale but it is important to understand the law surrounding these

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22.08.2009 PROVENCE PROPERTY – LAVENDER FIELDS

Once you have bought your property for sale in the South of France and you plan on renting it to holiday-makers you need to prepare it for paying guests.

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22.08.2009 PROVENCE PROPERTY – CLIMATE

Once you have bought your property for sale in the South of France and you plan on renting it to holiday-makers you need to prepare it for paying guests.

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22.08.2009 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – RENTING TO HOLIDAY-MAKERS

Once you have bought your property for sale in the South of France and you plan on renting it to holiday-makers you need to prepare it for paying guests.

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22.08.2009 PROPERTY FOR SALE IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE – ABOUT THE AREA

Provence

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea this area is famous for its port city of Marseille. Provence’s village markets have made famous its ‘Herbes de Provence’ where garlic, olive oil, basil, onions, help to flavour its vegetables of sunshine

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22.08.2009 PARIS PROPERTY – TRAVEL

If you are looking for a Paris property to rent out to holidaymakers you should learn as much as you can about the travel options available, as hard to reach places may deter some people.

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22.08.2009 PARIS PROPERTY – AREAS

Before you look at buying a property in Paris you should learn as much as you can about the city.

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22.08.2009 MOROCCO PROPERTY - ARCHITECTURE

Before you start looking for a Morocco Property to purchase you should learn as much as you can about the country.

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22.08.2009 MOROCCO – CLIMATE

Before you look at buying a Morocco property you should learn as much as you can about the country.

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22.08.2009 MONACO PROPERTY – TAX RULES

Income tax and Capital Gains tax are not applied to residents of Monaco unless they are a French national.  There are some exceptions to the law for French nationals so if this applies to you do double check.

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22.08.2009 MONACO PROPERTY – GRAND PRIX

Before you purchase a Monaco Property you should learn as much as you can about the principality.

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22.08.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY – RENTING

If you are intending to rent your luxury property there are some notable differences in the law in France that you should be aware of.

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22.08.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY – A DEFINITION

When you are looking to buy or sell a luxury property in any country in the world there are certain differences from a standard property that you need to be aware of.

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22.08.2009 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – TAX RESIDENT DEFINITION

Before you look at buying a luxury French Property you should understand the a bit about French tax resident laws.

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22.08.2009 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – ESTATE AGENTS AND MANDATES

There are some fundamental differences between English and French estate egents and it is important to know these differences before deciding to purchase a luxury French property.

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22.08.2009 LANGUEDOC PROPERTY – HISTORY 

Before you look at buying a Languedoc property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

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22.08.2009 LANGUEDOC PROPERTY – COAST

The coast is not usually considered the main attraction in Languedoc but with long hours of sunshine, 200km of sand and relatively unpolluted water it’s worth considering.

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22.08.2009 DORDOGNE PROPERTY – GENERAL INFORMATION

Before you look at buying a Dordogne property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

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22.08.2009 DORDOGNE PROPERTY – CLIMATE

Many parts of the Dordogne has visitors all year round, even in January, Sarlat can be quite busy.  However the weather does differ between seasons and it is worth knowing the climate before purchasing a property here as it may affect your holiday or rental plans.

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22.08.2009 ST TROPEZ – LUXURY PROPERTY

If you want to advertise your St Tropez property for rent as luxury there are a few things you will need to ensure you include to compete with other luxury properties in the area.  St Tropz has for years been a millionaires playground, people are there to see and be seen and they want to stay in the most luxurious properties.

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22.08.2009 PROVENCE PROPERTY – SPA TOWNS

There are three spa towns in Provence and these may prove a draw when considering your Provence property purchase for both personal reasons or as ideal tourist attractions to help you advertise your property to rent.

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22.08.2009 PARIS – PARKS AND GREEN SPACES

Paris is a large, sprawling, heavily inhabited city.  However, amongst the high buildings there are a number of parks and green spaces. 

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22.08.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY – EXCHANGE RATES

When you are looking to buy a luxury property abroad it is important to note that you will be paying for that property in a different currency, often in several stages so you will be exposed to currency fluctuations.

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22.08.2009 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – BUYING GUIDE

Before you look at buying a luxury French property you should learn as much as you can about the buying process.

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22.08.2009 DORDOGNE PROPERTY – ABOUT THE REGION

Dordogne is widely thought of as one of the most beautiful regions of France.  The Dordogne is a perfect location for people looking for a change in lifestyle or property to rent to holidaymakers.

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05.06.2009 LUXURY PROPERTY – A GUIDE TO BUYING A LUXURY PROPERTY ABROAD

Between 2000 and 2004 there was a staggering 250% increase in Britons buying investment properties abroad.  Even in the current climate it can still be a sound investment but there are some notable difference from buying a luxury property in the UK.

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05.06.2009 LUXURY FRENCH PROPERTY – COASTAL PROPERTIES

Before you look at buying a Luxury French property you should learn as much as you can about France.

With over 5,500km of coastline France offers a wide choice of coastal Luxury French property.  There is something to please everyone from the elegant French Riviera to the stunning Languedoc region, the cultural Brittany to the wild Cote d-Argent

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05.06.2009 MOROCCO PROPERTY – PROPERTY PURCHASE LEGAL ISSUE

Before you look at buying a Morocco property you should learn as much as you can about the country.

With only a three-hour flight separating the UK and Morocco the difference is staggering.  From the vibrant bustling towns of Marrakech, Fez and Casablanca to the arid deserts Morocco property certainly provides something different.

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05.06.2009 MONACO PROPERTY – CLIMATE AND GEOGRAPHY

Before you look at buying a Monaco property you should learn as much as you can about the country.

The Principality of Monaco borders France and the Southern Alpes and has a surface area of
425 acres with 2.5 miles of coast line on the Mediterranean Sea.

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05.06.2009 ST TROPEZ PROPERTY – CELEBRITY

Before you look at buying a St Tropez property you should learn as much as you can about the town.

Ever since Roger Vadim arrived in St Tropez in 1956 to film Brigitte Bardot in Et Dieu Crea la Femme, it has been a mecca for A-list holidaymakers.

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05.06.2006 DORDOGNE PROPERTY – RENTAL PRICES BY SEASON 

Before you look at buying a Dordogne property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

The Dordogne is a region of South West France between the Loire valley and the High Pyrenees named after the great river that runs through it.

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LANGUEDOC PROPERTY – INDUSTRY AND TOURISM

Before you look at buying a Languedoc property you should learn as much as you can about the area. 

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05.06.2009 PARIS PROPERTY – ARCHITECTURE

Before you look at buying a Paris property you should learn as much as you can about the city.

Victor Hugo said in 1881 “All that can be found anywhere can be found in Paris”.  What a fantastic complement for a city that comprises of so much architectural variety.  If it is choice you are looking for in your Paris property hunt then this city gives it to you by the Chanel bag load.

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05.06.2009 PROVENCE PROPERTY – AREAS

Before you look at buying a Provence property you should learn as much as you can about the area.

Provence, so named as it was the first Roman province outside Italy, is situated in the South East of France on the Mediterranean, bordering Italy. Provence is made up of five departments; Var, Valcluse and Bouches-du-Rhone and parts of Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and Alpes-Maritimes. 

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