Let's Rent A Property In France

More people than ever are leaving Britain and moving abroad and many of those are deciding that France is the place for them. No wonder then that experts are saying that property prices in areas of France popular with the British are beginning to climb.

Of course there are many web-sites, magazines and British Estate Agents all dedicated to persuading you that they have the perfect property for you, so it’s not surprising that people get confused.

But, how do you go about finding that perfect place that you can call home amongst all these offers? There really is no substitute for living in France and finding your own perfect home, but of course that means you will need to look for a property that is to let and then take your time finding your dream home.

There are many British people with properties in France who will rent them out to make a little extra cash, which of course helps to pay the bills. Experience tells us that you should be looking for a long term let in France, to enable you to spend time finding your dream home. And this means that you can now experience the wonderful life available to you, before committing yourself on a more permanent basis to a particular area.

Check out our main site for available long term lets in France.

Good hunting.

The Bargains In The French Mountains

By Jim Barnaby.

Those looking to invest in property in France may have to be pretty savvy about it, experts have warned. In such a popular market, especially for British buyers, there are bound to be regional variations in price, making it important for those hunting bargains to do their research before looking to make a purchase.

Yet the bargains are still there. Liz Oliver of property specialists Francophiles told the Guardian at the weekend that "France is still very good value," adding that "if you are prepared to go inland a little bit, prices drop significantly".

Investors may indeed choose to head inland, away from the Cote D'Azur with its sunshine or the Brittany coast with its proximity to Britain, but to where? One option is to head to areas famous for their wineries, but another is to go to the mountains. The Guardian article lists the Pyrenees as an area to find bargains, along with Champagne-Ardennes, Poitou-Charente, and Limousin.

Read the rest of Jim's article at Let's Rent Property In France