French property market investments with Assetz France

Assetz, a property investment specialist, has launched a new property finding website to help UK investors and holiday homeowners access the resilient French market, where 100% loan-to-value mortgages and low interest rates are readily available to secure buyers.

Assetz France provides a bespoke property finding service, using local market experts to source holiday homes and property investment opportunities across the country. These include new build developments and properties with leaseback opportunities and fractional ownership options.

As well as helping buyers to successfully progress a French mortgage application, Assetz France offers comprehensive market updates and legal and tax advice.

Katy Hepworth, Business Development Manager for Assetz France, comments:

“The property market in France has shown remarkable resilience in the last few years, with prices only dipping between 4-5% in some regions. In particular, the southern Languedoc-Rousillon region of France is performing well, with price growth of 7.4% at the start of this year in Montpellier, Languedoc – Rousillon, for example. This compares favourably against much larger falls of 30-40% in many other European countries. Mortgage interest rates are also among the lowest in Europe, as the country’s banks battle to offer the best rates, with 100% loan to value mortgages readily available for those with a good credit history.

“France is ideal for those who are new to buying property abroad. The country’s robust legal system protects buyers from any risk while the market’s maturity guarantees a safe and sustainable return on investments. If you decide to sell a property in France after 15 years there is also no capital gains tax to pay. With the pound continuing to strengthen against the Euro, current market conditions are ideal to invest in France.”

Suggested Development:

Ile de la Lagune, St Cyprien, Languedoc-Rousillon
Prices from £163,254

- A small development of 32 fully furnished holiday apartments on a small island peninsula on the Port des Capellans.

- A managed package solution is available, allowing buyers to receive a rental income for part of the year as well as generous tax breaks from the French government.

- Up to 100% LTV mortgages available.

- Great capital appreciation at this development as the region is one of the fastest-growing in France.

Anyone registering on the Assetz France website in October will be entered into a draw to win a seven day holiday at a luxury four star spa resort in Provence.

In October Assetz will also be exhibiting at A Place in the Sun at the NEC in Birmingham, the Property Investor Show at London’s ExCeL and the Property Abroad Show at Manchester Central.

Assetz France received the Highly Commended award at the Europe and Africa Property Awards 2010.

For further information visit: france.assetz.co.uk