Home Hunts are an award-winning buyer's agent, we specialise in helping international clients to search the French property market to find their dream home. The company was established on the French Riviera in 2005 by Francois-Xavier de Vial and Tim Swannie, we have since grown to cover most of the prime property markets in France - French Riviera, Provence, Occitanie, Nouvelle Aquitaine, Paris and the. Continue reading
Looking for French Riviera Property? Jutting out along the French Riviera coastline are a number of beautiful and exclusive peninsulas with beaches and shallow seas more commonly known as ‘Caps’ - Cap d’Ail, Cap Ferrat, Cap Martin and Cap d’Antibes, these destinations contain some of the most luxurious properties in the world. Your French Riviera property awaits you... Reaching out from the. Continue reading
Buyer's Agent for the Luxury Property Market Buying a property abroad can be challenging, particularly if you don’t understand the process or speak the language, if you choose Home Hunts’ buyer’s agent service, we can do all the hard work for you What are the most challenging aspects of buying a French property? When we ask clients this question, some of the most common answers are: language. Continue reading
Property buyer's guide The Dordogne is a region of southwest France that’s named after the river that runs through it. It’s located between the Loire Valley and the Hautes Pyrénées. The Dordogne presents a lovely, slow pace of life, and the vistas are reminiscent of rural England from days gone by (though warmer and sunnier, luckily). This may be why it’s such a popular location for British. Continue reading
There are many different types of French property to be found in France. Often though, the terminology can be very confusing as certain property types can only be found in specific places. For example, you won’t find a chalet in Provence as chalets can only be found in the French Alps. Similarly, you aren’t likely to find a mas on the French Riviera, as mas properties are set in the countryside, not. Continue reading
Luxury Coastal property Sunshine streams through your floor-to-ceiling windows, gently waking you up and calling you out to the terrace for a glimpse of the Mediterranean’s sparkling waters. You wander into your fully-fitted kitchen to make a fresh pot of coffee, then an hour later you’re out the door and on your way to a day of shopping, dining and soaking up every ounce of natural beauty the coast. Continue reading
Charter a luxury yacht on the French Riviera When it comes to yachting, locations don’t get much more perfect than the French Riviera, which is why chartering your own luxury yacht on the French Riviera, is one of the most luxurious things you can do. Luxury yachting was practically born here. It all started back in the days when the French Riviera was sleepier and far less known than it is now. As. Continue reading
France’s big cities are undeniably beautiful during the wintertime, but there are some other areas of France you may not realise are just as picture-perfect at this time of year. You’ll also have practically any town to yourself, since wintertime isn’t a big tourist season, especially between November and February. Here’s our list of the 6 most romantic places to visit in France this. Continue reading
From sweeping, tranquil vistas and castles from the Middle Ages to cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Paris and Cap d’Antibes, one of the wealthiest and most luxurious locations in the world, some of the most charming properties can be found right here in France. Here are five of the best.
From generous gardens to panoramic views, what are the must-have features on your shopping list for your luxury villa in France? If you are you looking to buy a luxury villa in France, these five features will help you create a check list for securing a dream home and rental property as well as the perfect asset. 1. Impressive gardens Manicured lawns, flowering trees and artfully-shaped topiary. Continue reading