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    France prices falling? (low activity in market)

    Hi, The market is slow in France, even at 25% reduction a fully renovated property in a busy tourist area is hard to sell, people have got so sceptical of scams, they are suspicious of everything "if it seems too good to be true it usually is", however occasionally it is true, it depends on...
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    The British are Coming!

    Hi there again, France and Spain, have been solid markets for British buyers for more than 30 years, unlike the newer emerging markets which came onto the scene with a bang but now have lost a lot of their glitter, because of people reporting many problems due to the fact the property market...
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    The British are Coming!

    The British are still coming, I agree, I live in a small rural community just outside a lovely market town in the dordogne, when I came almost 6 years ago there were no British families in the immediate vacinity, now there are 8, they seem to be split between retired people and families with...
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    Good French Property websites?

    French Property Agency Hi, I have my property advertised by vefuk since the spring, and I have not had any response, they have not contacted me with possible clients, nor have they returned any of my phone calls or e-mails, as they an English company they work through French agents in the...
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    English Newspaper Looking for people who've bought abroad

    english newspaper article Hi Alexander, I bought a lovely house in the Dordogne south west France five years ago, It has been a wonderful experience, the sale was safe easy and smooth. If you are interested in my story let me know send an e-mail to Lynda at [email protected]
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    French LEASEBACKS IMPORTANT INFO

    leaseback Hi again Paddy, Your statement that no property purchase is risk free is incorrect, if you buy a property at the right price and in a safe country that has proper checks and balances for buyers, like France, your property purchase is risk free, it is if you try to get into get rich...
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    French LEASEBACKS IMPORTANT INFO

    pros and cons of leaseback Hi Paddy, Dont believe all you hear, leasebacks can very very difficult to unload, and only 30% of French people buy their own property the majority rent. There is no problem with buying a regular property as a rental, even if you are many hundreds of miles away, as...
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    Advice needed on potential relocation

    Move to France Hi, I have lived in the south west of France for 5 years, the lifestyle is great, property prices good and it is extemely easy to get around Europe from here, there are fast roads up to the north and south, there is an excellent train service all over europe and from Bordeaux...
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    French LEASEBACKS IMPORTANT INFO

    Hi geordie, where do I get a copy of that article from the Irish Times on Sunday?could someone send it to me by e-mail [email protected] Thanks, invest in France.
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    French LEASEBACKS IMPORTANT INFO

    Leasebacks Hi, Well well well, finally someone has the sense to realise that if it sounds too good to be true it usually is, most leaseback schemes are NOT a good investment no matter where they are. The French property market is one of the most stable and safe in Europe, the checks and...
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    How to reach European buyers for Mexican retirement homes?

    Mexican retirement homes Hi, I lived in San Diego California for 28 years, I came to France 5 years ago, I have seen first hand some of these Mexican retirement homes sold to unsuspecting Americans, the quality of building is disgusting,the building inspections non existant,and upon completion...
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    New here - first time buyers - advice needed

    Ever thought of France The French market is one of the most stable in europe, all sales go through a Notaire who is an agent for the government and his job is to check out all the legal aspects of the sale, everthing is spelled out for you in writing before you sign anything, and then you have...
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    Italy v France

    Discounted property for sale in France Hi, I was wondering if you had found you property yet? If not I am selling my 4 bed 2 bath home in the Dordogne South West France at a substantial discount due to a divorce. Please Contact: huffs in [email protected]
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    Might be a good time to invest...

    Property for Sale in South West Hi Are you interested in investing in a property. I haver a 4 bed 2bath fully renovated property in the South West of France, must be sold due to a divorce am willing to discount substantially contact [email protected]
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    Private property sales in France

    Property for sale in Aquitaine Hi, Buying a property privately is perfectly safe as it has to go through a Notaire who is a lawyer working for the French Government and doesnt favour either side he can complete the sale for both seller and buyer, he is strictly controlled and must follow the...
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    Good French Property websites?

    Aquitaine Property for sale Hi, Because of a divorce I need to sell my 4 beth 2 bath fully renovated French property in the South West of France, I am willing to take a substantial reduction in price: contact [email protected]
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    Advertising for unwanted real estate

    Hello, I have a 4 bed 2 bath property in the south west of France that I need to sell because of a divorce. Contact; e-mail address [email protected]
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    Advertising for unwanted real estate

    Hi I have a lovely 4 bed 2 bath property in the Dordogne France that I have to sell due to a divorce, will sell at a great discount are you interested if so e-mail [email protected]
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    Buying a renovated Project!

    a renovated project Hi, I researched this question very carefully, and found that you are better of paying more for a renovated property than one that is cheap but needs a lot of work, unless of course you are a builder and can do the work yourself, reliable people are hard to find to do the...
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