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French Universities: ooh la la off to University I go! 2007-10-25 18:10:16 Off to University
I go …. here is our quick guide to Universities
in France. They are arranged by French
Region with all contact information. Just like the French education system, the universities are renowned for their high educational standards.
French Universities by Region
There are Universities and Poly-techniquesin every region of France. The regions are sorted [...]
Minimal costs of buying from new developments 2007-10-23 20:10:41 One of the bonuses about buying new property or off plan in France are that the costs are minimal, mainly because each home must be built, by law, to a certain standard.However, as with any new purchases, be they old farmhouses or new developments, you will need to put some money away to cover the [...] Read more:Minimal
Train speeds up French property hunt 2007-10-23 20:10:15 Heading across France to find Dordogne properties for sale or that perfect cottage in Provence has just got that bit easier.Driving through France from the UK just to go house hunting can be a tiring undertaking but the opening of a new high speed train could make all the difference.
Railways make France more accessible
The [...] Read more:French
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, speeds
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Leaving a will in France 2007-10-23 20:10:13 Most people who move to France
are looking forward to having a long and prosperous life enjoying the sunshine and healthy food the country has on offer.But whether you are retiring to France, looking at foreign investment in France or trying to find watermills for sale it is vital that you have all your legal [...] Read more:Leaving
French leasebacks 2007-10-23 20:10:04 There are so many options as to the type of French
property an investor can buy that they often get distracted from the potential gains they could make by considering opting for a leaseback scheme.French leaseback allows investors to buy a freehold property in a region of their choice and receive a guaranteed rental income [...]
Overseas retirees ‘must consider costs’ 2007-10-23 20:10:04 France is the ideal place for anyone thinking of retiring overseas but experts warn that as with any move away, it is important that roundtrip transaction costs are taken into account.Experts are urging retirees to ensure they are up to speed on any legal issues, taxes or costs which may arise, after a report revealed [...]
Dentists in France 2007-10-23 17:10:41 Families who are starting to settle into life in France
will no doubt quickly begin to think about healthcare, with the local dentists being a top priority.There are plenty of these to choose from with around 39,000 dentists practising in France, but it is important to pick a professional practitioner.
French Dental Association
Most of these [...]
Ferry offsetting for green Brits 2007-10-23 17:10:25 If you are thinking of retiring to France but are concerned about the impact that travelling back to the UK to see family and friends may have on the environment, fear not. It seems that the UK and France’s dedication to staying green is here to stay - with those crossing the Channel now being [...] Read more:Brits
Use Your British Electrical Appliances In France 2007-10-23 17:10:09 Moving to France
is costly enough without having to replace all of your electrical appliances. The good news is that you can use your British
electrical appliances in France, in most cases without worrying about the different voltage.Electrical Supply in FranceFrance, like most of our continental cousins, uses 220-230v at 50Hz, which is very similar [...]
Welcome to French Property Ramblings 2007-08-30 15:54:58 We hope you find our articles, tips and latest news about French
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Most Popular Regions in France for Property Hunters 2008-02-04 10:44:01 Below are the results for January 2006 with a comparison with January 2007.
The survey from 1st for French Property is based on a sample of 73,000 visitors viewing over 950,000 in the month of January.
The comparison with January 2007 is based on the % of pages viewed.
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Good Profits on French Property 2008-01-30 16:01:38 One big advantage for existing French
Property Investors (from the UK) is that they are already sitting on good profits on their French property thanks to the strength of the Euro.
In the last six months the Euro has increased in value by about 10% against sterling (six months ago it stood about 1.48 euros to [...]
Worried about the Exchange rate 2008-01-21 17:01:28 The euro has been gaining at sterling’s expense over the last few weeks - effectively making a French Property purchase more expensive for UK buyers.
However, it is worth bearing in mind that the euro interest rate is particularly attractive compared with the UK rate.
French Mortgages
For example, it is possible to fix rates at less [...] Read more:Exchange
Investing in Provence Properties 2008-01-14 19:01:53 With the Buy to Let market in the UK showing signs of decline - where to look next? Well Provence
(Provence Alpes Cote d’Azur) looks a hot prospect. Apart from the playground of the jetset - from Elton John, Tina Turner, David and Victoria Beckham, Brigitte Bardot, Ivana Trump, Bono, The Edge, James Gandolfini, Roman [...] Read more:Investing
, Properties
French Property Market Prospects for 2008 2008-01-13 19:01:21 Witha background of economic uncertainty, it is difficult to call theproperty market in France for 2008.
2007was a tough property market for most regions of France - the resultwas that property valuations became far more realistic, and saleprices were open to negotiation!
Inthe UK, many mortgage clients on fixed period discount mortgages wereshocked by the new monthly [...] Read more:French
, Market
French Public Holidays 2007-12-26 19:12:08 The following is a list of the PublicHolidays
/ Bank Holidays in France:
? 1st January - New Year’s Day
? Good Friday
? Easter Sunday
? Easter Monday
? Ascension Day
? Whit Sunday/Pentacost …
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A Gite in the Aude, Languedoc, France 2008-03-18 18:03:39 Properties in the Languedoc, over the last few years,have seen a great growth. It was always called the poor man?s Provence, but they can eat their words now. Over the last 5 years, properties in the Languedoc have increase by about 80%. Also, there has been a huge rise in these properties being turned into [...] Read more:France
The Next Train is Leaving the Rat Race 2008-03-19 19:03:52 ?The 8.16 train to London Victoria has been cancelled due to leaves on the line. We apologise for this inconvenience".
A collective groan, with British reserve, reverberated along the station platform. Another normal day in the life of the commuter trying to get into work to earn a heavily taxed crust.
I stood on the station [...] Read more:Train
, Leaving
French Property Market 2008 2008-04-10 05:43:39 The first months of 2008 have been very slow for French
property sales. Our Immobilier have reported low enquiry rates and few viewings. However, since Easter the French Property Market
has shown some positive signs with more enquiries and viewings.
A major obstacle has been the strength of the Euro - effectively making French homes more [...]
Some good news in Buy to Let property market, France 2008-04-18 05:43:47 New research shows that the 2 million University students in France
are finding it difficult to find accommodation.
Developers are already investing into this new market: for example, Gecina Group acquired 4 new student residences at ???28.5 million. Icade purchased a majority holding in developer Opera to add 600 - 800 new rooms per year.
The French [...] Read more:property
Negotiate on your French Property 2008-04-23 04:25:26 The weak pound sterling / euro exchange rate could be used to your advantage, according to foreign exchange specialists HiFX.
Mark Bodega, Director of HiFX, says “Most buyers work to a budget and changes in the euro/sterling exchange rate have therefore led to people reviewing what properties they can afford”.
If you are really keen on a [...] Read more:Negotiate
, French
Good time to sell property in France? 2008-04-22 06:18:59 Investment Property in France
If you have a holiday home or investment property
in France - it could be a good time to sell. The euro has strengthened against most currencies. For example, it has changed from 1.48 to 1.24 euros to the pound in the last six months.
So just from a currency angle, you could [...]
Free Content - French Property Feeds & Articles 2008-04-25 04:48:14 With many sites recognising the need for more content - a reminder about our extensive range of free content! Google likes fresh content - our properties are updated daily!
1st for French
Property has an extensive range of property feeds available from What’s New, Chateaux range, each region’s properties, etc
List of Property RSS Feeds
Article Feeds
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French Business For Sale 2008-04-30 06:04:18 We have just started a new section on 1st for French
Property: French Business
es for Sale
We often get asked - “how can we move to France but also earn an income?” “We love France but we cannot afford to retire yet - have you any suggestions?”
So in the new Business section we have [...]
French Regional Guides 2008-05-03 11:43:51 We have regional guides to France - to help you decide where to buy!
We have a new writer who has a wry sense of humour - so you can learn and enjoy at the same time!
Some extracts:
France Regional Guides
Writing about Provence (PACA): “The Alps of Provence are home to the marmot, a 5kg mountaineering hamster, [...] Read more:French
Make your Money go Further 2008-05-08 18:05:25 Instead of waiting until you arrive at the airport, having the inconvenience of queuing plus the added cost of getting charged between 6-10% on the exchange rate, HiFX Travel Money
Online will make your money go further.
Order your travel money online with HiFX and you will not only receive excellent exchange rates but your [...] Read more:Further
French Property sold for £50 2008-05-09 03:42:35 We cannot miss this opportunity to blow our own trumpet. We know how good our Private Sales service is - but when we get a glowing review we cannot resist the chance to publicise it.
Thanks Dazzo - here is his review from the British Expat Discussion Forum
“Hiya, we have just borrowed money of the folks [...] Read more:French
HIFX ADVICE FOR BUYERS FEELING JITTERY ABOUT FLUCTUATING EXCHANGE RATES 2008-06-13 19:06:23 With the markets in turmoil, property prices in flux and Sterling falling against the Euro, but still riding high against the Dollar, anyone intending to buy property overseas would be forgiven for getting the jitters. In the last eight months a European property priced at ?200,000 has become ?24,677.40 more expensive to a British [...] Read more:ADVICE
Taking out a Mortgage in France 2008-07-02 20:07:29 Buying a property in France
is similar to purchasing a property in most other countries. Most buyers take out a mortgage that typically covers up to 80% of the value of the property. If you?re planning to purchase that second home in France, or even a primary residence, you can either take out a mortgage [...] Read more:Taking
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Renting a Property in France 2008-06-25 20:06:23 Renting a property in France
is much like renting a property anywhere else in the world, but differences do exist. As long as you?re aware of those nuances, you should be fine. The web is a great resource for researching those differences, as well local French real estate agents who can inform you of local [...] Read more:Renting
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