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Best places to buy a house in France: Neffies village

We often get asked by clients to identify the best places to buy a house in France. It is not always easy because the property search criteria is influenced by personal choice. But I actually think that the pretty...

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Best places to buy investment property in France

What if I told you that there is an area of France, close to the Mediterranean coast, where you can still buy property at very reasonable prices and potentially earn a gross rental yield of 7–10% a year? Sounds too...

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Building a house in France: buying off-plan

If you are looking to build a house in France, one alternative to a self-build project, is to buy a property off-plan, direct from the property developer. Whilst this is the simplest option for constructing a house in...

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Buying Property in France: Complete Guide for 2027

Buying a house in France can be one of the most exciting decisions you make. Whether you are planning to retire to the French countryside, relocate with your family, buy a holiday home or invest in a rental property,...

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Buying real estate in France in 2027: French Property taxes

If you are buying a property in France in 2027 then you need to be aware of the real estate taxation costs involved. Often the French property taxes can have a big hit on people's budgets. In this article, Paddy...

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French Mortgage Rates 2027: Interest Rates & Forecasts

In this article, we examine current French mortgage rates, the outlook for 2027, the state of the French property market and how foreign buyers can obtain a mortgage in France. French mortgage rates have fallen...

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French property hot spot: Meze South France

The coastal town of Meze is a real gem of a place to live in the South of France and an excellent location to buy a house in France. Meze is an old fishing village with a lovely harbour area and two sandy beaches and...

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French property market 2027: some small signs of optimism

Our prediction for the French property market in 2027 is cautiously optimistic. We expect more properties to change hands, although we do not anticipate another property boom or a dramatic increase in house prices....

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House prices in France 2027 - best places to buy in France

What is happening to house prices in France in 2027? After the slowdown in property sales and mortgage lending, the French housing market is beginning to find a new balance. We look at the latest trends, explain why...

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Nezignan l'Eveque - property hot spot South France

There are a number of reasons why the village of Nezignan l'Eveque in South France has become such a property hotspot in the last 10 years. It is located close to the Mediterranean beaches, it has excellent transport...

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Places to buy a house in France: Aniane, South France

The village of Aniane, is great place to buy a house in South France. This Southern French village is very beautiful and is served by excellent transport connections. From a property investment perspective, properties...

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Property advice: what and where to buy in France

When deciding where to buy property in France, it is worth considering more than house prices. I often say that the where is more important than the what. I hate to quote the phrase 'location, location, location' (damn...

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Should I buy investment property in France

If you are investing in property in France in 2027, where should you buy? Where can you pick up property in France at reasonable prices? Which areas of France offer the best return on investment? Where can you expect...

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The 10 best places to live in France in 2026

France regularly features in the Top 10 list of the best countries in the World to move to. Here we analyse where within France in 2026 are the 10 best places to live and work. The list covers the best French cities to...

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The role of a Notaire in France?

The role of a Notaire in France is often characterised as being nothing more than a glorified tax collector. But they do provide some key services when buying a property in France. All property purchases in France must...

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Where to buy a house in France: Marseillan coastal town

The coastal town of Marseillan in the Languedoc South France, has over the last 10 years become one of the most popular places to buy a house in France. It is pretty easy to see why. In short, Marseillan is the perfect...

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Where to buy in France: The 5 star villages near Pezenas

There are 5 villages close to the historic town of Pezenas in the South of France, which I think represent the best places to buy a house in France during 2023. The property prices here are very stable (having risen by...

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