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Essential Info is packed with advice
to help you with your French property search.
Considering moving to
France but unsure about the details... like how the French education system
works? Go to "Moving to France".
Want to know what life will be like in France... will
the kids like it? What about the pets? For a flavour of
real life (and some humorous anecdotes) go to "Living in France".
For articles about property in France e.g. the
best areas to buy a ski chalet, and what to look for
when buying a property with a lake. Go to "Property
in France".
Looking for ways to save money on your house
purchase? Why not use a currency broker to help with the
currency exchange process? For further information go to "Currency Exchange".
For our monthly pick of the best properties for sale in France look at "Take 5
in France".
Not sure how the buying or selling process works? Want to know
more about Estate agents in France? Skip to "French
Property Sales".
For a list of the best books on French Property head
for the "Bookshop".
And for help on using the French Property Links
website go to "Help". Essential Info
is your passport to France - our aim is to make your
life easier by supplying you
with key need-to-know facts at the outset.
Further articles other than those listed here can be
found by using the appropriate links. However, if you consider there's a topic we haven't
covered, please let us know by using the link below:.
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If you're moving to France, this section offers practical
advice to prepare you for all aspects of your new life "en
France". More on
Moving to France. (You may also find the section below
on living in France helpful, as the articles there go
hand-in-hand with these articles, as they give accounts of
many real life experiences.) |
NEW
21/5/2009
Featured Article:
DRIVING IN FRANCE
This article discusses all things to do with driving in
France. It includes information on the driving rules and
regulations that currently exist in France, speed limits, drink
driving laws and also discusses that confusing issue of who
gives way to who at junctions and roundabouts.
Featured Article:
FISHING IN FRANCE
For those anglers amongst you, this article may be of
interest. It is a guide to fishing and fishing holidays in
France, and includes information on what types of fishing are
available and where in the country you can do the different
types of fishing. It also discusses property available in France
with fishing on the premises.
Looking for all
the other articles about moving to France? Use the following
link:
Moving to France
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Thinking of living in France? Get
the benefit of experience from those who have gone before
you. These articles are all written by contributors who are
now based, or have been based in France. More on
Living in France. |
NEW
11/5/2009
Featured Article:
10 THINGS THAT MAKE THE FRENCH FRENCH
Should you be thinking of buying a property and moving to
France, you may like to read a first-hand account of what to
expect from the French when there. This article discusses
how the French may differ from the British, by choosing ten
characteristics that make the French totally French.
Featured Article:
OWNING A CHATEAU IN FRANCE
If you thought that owning a chateau in France would only be
for the immensely rich, think again. This article discusses
the origins of chateaux in France, how they are used now,
and who buys them. It also offers advice from previous and
current chateau owners.
Looking for all the other
articles about living in France? Use the following link:
Living in France
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Whatever type of property you have in mind, let our
articles help you decide. Find out where your chosen type of
property is most commonly found in France and what you can
expect to pay for it. Also, read about different areas of
France and what they can offer you, before you make a final
decision on where to buy. More on
Property in France.
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NEW 7/5/2009
Featured Article:
EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY IN FRANCE
Should you be considering buying an equestrian property in
France, then this article may be of interest. It discusses
all things equestrian, including how horses are treated and
thought of in France, where the best places are for
equestrian property and things you might like to consider
before going ahead with an equestrian property purchase.
NEW 7/5/2009
Featured Article:
THE PRETTIEST VILLAGES IN POITOU-CHARENTES
With no less than seven villages or small towns in
Poitou-Charentes classified as "Les Plus Beaux Villages de
France", finding others which are not so well known has not
proved to be a problem. This article suggests six villages
for you to consider as the six prettiest in the region.
Looking for all the other
articles about property in France? Use the following link:
Property
in France
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We have a dedicated area for currency exchange. Use the link
below or the fifth
button at the top of each page to find out more about
foreign exchange companies or currency brokers, and how they
might save you money.
More on Currency Exchange...
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NEW 4/6/2009
Featured Article:
CURRENCY EXCHANGE ADVICE AND FRENCH PROPERTY - JUNE 2009
This article offers an insight into the latest currency
fluctuations and the current UK economy. It also includes
advice for those about to buy property in France.
Featured Article:
CURRENCY EXCHANGE ADVICE AND FRENCH PROPERTY - APRIL 2009
With the first report of a house price rise, is a recovery
on the way for Sterling? Perhaps a little too soon to say,
but at least the Pound is managing to stay afloat, which is
good news for those wanting to buy a property in France.
Looking for all the other
articles about currency exchange? Use the following link:
Currency Exchange
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Featured Article:
TAKE 5 IN FRANCE - PROPERTIES WITH EXCEPTIONAL VIEWS FROM
33,000 EUROS
Everyone wants a room with a view, or rather a property with
a view, so this month we have chosen five properties in
France which all have exceptional views. Of course one
person's exceptional view may not be to another person's
liking, so with this in mind, our selection is varied and
includes a building plot at €33,000, a ski apartment at
€110,000 and house with its own fishery at €407,750.
Featured Article:
TAKE 5 IN FRANCE - PROPERTIES IN AND AROUND CARCASSONNE FROM
88,000 EUROS
Carcassonne, in the Aude department of Languedoc-Roussillon,
is a wonderful mediaeval town, highly sought after as a
place to live or own property. We have found five properties
this month, which although not all in Carcassonne itself, go
to show that the town and the surrounding area might be more
affordable than you think. The five include a village house
at €88,000, a city centre apartment at €145,000, and a
farmhouse with vineyards at €699,600.
Looking for all the other Take
5 articles? Use the following link:
Take 5 - The Best Houses in France
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Read up on the French house purchase process, how French
estate agents work, and what fees are likely to be charged.
More on
French Property Sales.
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Featured Article:
SELLING HOUSES IN FRANCE
This is an article on how to go about selling your
house in France. It offers advice from people who are in the
process of doing just this very thing, as well from people
who are in the property business.
Featured Article:
PROPERTY SALES IN FRANCE
Buying and selling property in France can be confusing.
This article discusses who is likely to be involved in your
French house purchase or sale and what they do. The sales
process is also outlined, in easy to follow steps.
Looking for all the other
articles about French property sales? Use the following link:
French
Property Sales
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Take a look at our selection of books about French
property. These recommended titles provide almost everything
there is to know about buying a property in France.
More
on French Property Books... |
Featured Article:
THE FRENCH PROPERTY BUYER'S HANDBOOK by Natalie Avella
This book is for anyone looking to buy a property in France to
use as a holiday home, to work from, or to start a new life
abroad. It is a comprehensive guide to all stages of buying
a house and moving to France. It has a wealth of contact
details and information, and can be used both as an active
reference guide when in France, and also for people who are
interested in, but not quite ready for, making the move.
Featured Article:
BUYING A HOME IN FRANCE by David Hampshire
This is a good
starting point if you are considering buying a place in France -
or even if you have already taken the plunge. It is totally up
to date (this edition updated for 2006), and excellent value.
The practical information will help you make the right decisions
up front and get organised after the purchase has been made. All
in all a good way to get to know many of the quirks of the
French system fast.
Looking for another title? Use the
following link:
The French Property Bookshop
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These articles show you how to find your way around our
site, to help you to find that French property of your
dreams. More on our
Help section. |
Featured Article:
HOW TO NAVIGATE FRENCH PROPERTY LINKS
Use this page to find your way around our website. It
explains where the main areas of the site are, how you
access them and what information you can find out in these
areas.
Featured Article:
HOW TO USE THE "FRENCH PROPERTY" PAGE
Use this page to find your way around the "French Property"
page on our website. It
explains the different ways you can search for property on
our site, and shows you how you can refine your search if
necessary.
Looking for the other
Help articles? Use the following link:
Help
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