Thursday 28 April 2011
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Reforming gloomy France
In a recent survey France in response to: "Do you think that 2001 will be better or worse than 2010" only 15% thought it would be better. It was bottom of the league. UK was only somewhat better at 22%.
BEHIND the bustling terrace cafés and bright municipal blooms of springtime, France today is not a happy place. Tense, fearful and beset by self-doubt, the French seem in a state of defiant hostility: towards their president, political parties, Islam, immigrants, the euro, globalisation, business bosses and more. Such is France’s despondency that its people face “burnout”, said the national ombudsman recently; previously, he had described the nation as “psychologically exhausted”.
Cheer up!
Wednesday 27 April 2011
Mediterranean Diet Eliminates Drugs For Type Diabetics
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Tuesday 26 April 2011
New site about Brittany
Brittany is our most popular area for enquiries, so it is no surprise that 1st for French Property have developed a new site for Brittany fans!
Photo by jez.atkinson Brittany is located in the North West of France and is made up of the 4 departments of Finistere, Morbihan, Cotes D’Armor and Ille et Vilaine. The region offers an enchanting mix of old medieval towns and quaint villages. Working with our network of selected agents across Brittany we are able to bring to you a range of properties for sale, from renovation projects to chateaux, cottages to farms. If you are looking for a business we also feature properties suitable for Bed and Breakfasts, Gite Complex, Bars and Restaurants. The site not only features a huge range of property but articles, tips, videos, and photos of this picturesque region.Check out the new Brittany Property site. Friday 22 April 2011
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Investing in South of France Properties
South of France is one of the more attractive European locations to invest in. The real estate here is much sought after by the who's-who as well as people from all walks of life. While the likes of Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise and David Beckham maintain homes in Southern France, savvy foreign investors are increasingly buying property here while some are moving to the South of France just for a better way of life. So what is the allure of Southern France that attracts property buyers from across the world?
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Appreciation in value
Land is always a great investment, but exponentially so if you buy a home, farm or holiday villa in Southern France. While the prices of Southern France properties can understandably be a tad steep, the pay-off is the appreciation in property values, which can fetch you a tidy sum at resale time.
Great place to live in
Scenic beauty, Mediterranean climate, relaxed way of living - these are some of the many compelling reasons quoted by foreigners who have made South of France their home. The affordable costs of living and some good real estate bargains are other rationales that make Southern France an attractive European region for those contemplating a lifestyle change by relocating to a different country.
Great rental potential
Smart investors are increasingly buying holiday homes and villas in the South of France to rent them out to holidaymakers. The rental potential of Mougins villas and Cannes villas, for instance, is excellent.
Southern France destinations are popular holiday spots the world over. In fact holidaying in Cannes or St.Tropez is something that celebs and regular folk alike look forward to. Penny pinching is really not an option when you are looking to soak in the beauty of a Southern France destination (though there are cheaper accommodation options of course). As the owner of a holiday villa in Cannes, Cap D'Antibes or Mougins, you can confidently charge high rental rates.
As with any country, there are some procedures involved in real estate buying-and-selling on French shores as well but it is not all that complicated. This is yet another reason why real estate investors looking for profitable and hassle-free property transactions put South of France on their lists.
Thursday 21 April 2011
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Wednesday 20 April 2011
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Tuesday 19 April 2011
Mediterranean Diet Information
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French property prices to keep Rising in 2011
Despite the economic gloom across Europe, the French Property market is in recovery mode ...
French property prices look set to keep on rising in 2011 as demand for homes in the country stays strong.
The price of the average French home is likely to go up by between 3% and 6% this year, a new report from FNAIM, which represents property agents, says.
The capital Paris is predicted to see the biggest gains from property investment, with four other major French cities not far behind.
Friday 15 April 2011
French Property of the Week: Stunning Maison Bourgeoise
Department: Charente-Maritime
Region: Poitou - Charentes
Price: € 481,500Completely renovated super MAISON BOURGEOISE, with 1 hectare of gardens and large heated pool. With 400m2 of accommodation, this beautiful house has a fitted kitchen, utility room, spacious living/dining room with open fire and exposed beams.More Photos and Details: Maison Bourgeoise
Thursday 14 April 2011
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French Doctors Protesting Too
It is not just the UK - all is not well in France too. Doctors are calling for action in France.
SOME doctors' surgeries could be closed today as GPs' union MG-France has called for a day of protest to mark the start of talks with the government.The union has called for concrete measures to stop 'medical deserts'; areas of France seeing fewer and fewer doctors, and to recruit more young people into general medicine.
Along with the closure of some surgeries, union members are organising protest marches, press conferences and public meetings.
Wednesday 13 April 2011
Average property price increases in 2010 as buyers return
Graham Downie, who runs Cognac Property in western France, told the newspaper that ‘interest from international buyers dropped substantially at the end of 2008 but transaction numbers are rising once more’.
Recent figures from the Fédération National de l'immobilier (FNAIM), the French estate agents' body, found that the average price of all homes rose 6 per cent in 2010 and property purchases exceeded 700,000 – a 15 per cent rise on 2009.
FNAIM president René Pallincourt said: “Prices, after having fallen quite significantly – approximately 10 per cent if we look at the end of 2009 – have regained a certain strength.”
The Guardian reports that ‘the average price of a home in Burgundy is now €148,400 (£129,000), while in Languedoc the figure is €208,800 (£182,000) rising to €384,200 (£334,000) in Provence.
‘The federation and lenders, such as Credit Agricole, predict rises of about 3 per cent this year, with larger increases in cities.’
Thursday 7 April 2011
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A Powerful Secret of the Mediterranean Diet
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Wednesday 6 April 2011
Guide to Paris and France
Rare works by Impressionist painter Gustave and photographer Martial Caillebotte are paired in the current Caillebotte Brothers exhibition at the Jacquemart-André Museum until July 11, 2011. France Job Hunt: Hiring Practices in France - I recently learned a disturbing fact about applying for a job in France: when sending out a CV to a potential employer, a mandatory part of that CV is a photo of the applicant. If you have lived in the United States for any period of time, this concept seems downright outrageous. It feels so totally un-American that the word foreign seems a very apt way to describe this particular French employment practice. In the Brittany Bistro: Cabillaud aux Haricots Blancs ~ Cod with White Beans and Tomatoes. Our bistro menu today features dishes à la bretonne, meaning that they will be prepared or garnished with white navy beans. One of Brittany's gourmet products is a small white bean, the Coco de Paimpol, which was recently recognized with the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée guarantee of quality. In fact, the whole region is mobilized during the harvest because the beans must be gathered by hand. Enjoy
Tuesday 5 April 2011
Moving Back to France - Top Tip
Your best tip or advice to other people considering moving to France?
Learn as much of the language as you can before moving, visit France to do so, it's the only effective method. Do NOT waste your money on expensive language courses, lessons etc. Nobody ever learns anything useful that way.Visit France as often as you can, daytrips etc, and put yourself into situations where you have to speak French no matter how little of the language you know, e.g. take the bus, buy at markets and small shops, ask for directions etc. Of course it's hard but, believe me, it's much, much harder if you have hardly any ability in French.
Monday 4 April 2011
French Property of the Week: Superbly Renovated Property with Pool
Department: Charente
Region: Poitou - Charentes
Price: € 212,000