France
Totallyriviera.com records 40% of property sales to city highfliers
The new CityJet flight (daily except Saturdays) from London City Airport to Nice has opened up the Riviera to London's bonus-rich city workers. The airport, a short taxi ride or DLR hop away from the Square Mile, will benefit those who previously had to travel to busy hubs such as Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow.
Property investors set to benefit as French hotels report rise in occupancy
Property investors set to benefit with the Office of Tourism reporting an annual 27 million visitors to inner Paris in 2006, French hotels are seeing a sharp rise in occupancy, pointing to a growing need to provide accommodation.
Chesterton new Saint Tropez office to open
Chesterton, the London estate agency, is spreading its wings with the company's first international associate office opening on June 1st, 2007 in the French Riviera's property hot spot, Saint Tropez.
The MRI Overseas Property May Focus: France
James Robinson, Chief Marketing Officer, MRI Overseas Property, says: “Perhaps due to its close proximity to the UK, it is not surprising that France is the second most popular destination for Brits who want a property abroad. Cross-channel commuting is also on the up, with mobile working enabling Brits to live in France and commute back to the UK when necessary.
Imoinvest opens new Cannes office as the stars arrive
With the Cannes Film Festival upon us and celebrating its 60th anniversary, IMOINVEST are pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Cannes as their worldwide success continues.
The Little Switzerland of the Alps
Megeve in the French Alps is a renowned international resort which was originally created by Baroness Rothschild in 1916 and became know as the ‘Little Switzerland of the Alps’.
Boost for property investment values in Courchevel 1850
A new French law will, in effect, boost substantially the capital value of properties being sold off-plan through a method of property purchase being introduced for the first time by the biggest developer in the French Alps, MGM.
A place in the sun - or the snow?
A French developer has the answer for would-be second home-buyers who cannot decide whether they want a place in the sun or the snow.
New generation of French Alpine ski properties
Setting the style for a new generation of French Alpine ski properties for the twenty-first century is a landmark development planned for the site of a former car park at the entrance to Chamonix.
Introducing the 'Quasi Hotelier' investment programme
IMOINVEST are now pleased to be able to bring to the market an alternative to the traditional leaseback. ‘Quasi Hotelier’ is virtually the same as leaseback except it offers the investor the option of using the property personally for up to 6 months of the year. ‘Quasi Hotelier’ is expected to transform the French property market as its versatility will be of significant benefit to those who felt restricted by the traditional leaseback.
Alpine development could leave smaller carbon footprints in the Snow
Enthusiasm for train travel to the ski slopes of the French Alps is set to increase as work nears completion on London’s new St Pancras International Terminal. In November this year the station will become the departure point for faster Eurostar journeys to France which, during the ski season, will include a weekly direct service to the Alpine town of Bourg St Maurice.
Investors welcome new French property law
Investors in Britain and Ireland have welcomed a new French law which, in effect, boosts substantially the value of leaseback properties for owners who decide to sell.
British tax dodgers in France – You have your say!
The 2006 tax year draws to a close in the UK on April 5th - yet another difference that separates us from the French, whose tax year coincides with the calendar. At Crème de Languedoc, we felt now was a good time to publish the results of our latest poll about ex-pat tax evasion.
Grosset Janin developments and properties for sale in the French Alps
Grosset Janin has been creating dream homes in the Alps for three generations. They successfully blend tradition and modernity to deliver luxury, bespoke chalets and apartments in the most sought after locations. From project inception to handing over the keys, Grosset Janin will guide buyers through each stage, offering expert advice and real local experience.
France back in the spotlight as interest rate reduction is predicted
IMOINVEST, specialists in the French property market, predict that now is the ideal time to invest into property in France. They anticipate that the orientation of the Central European Bank concerning the Euribor (Euro Interbank of fixed rate) should decrease and have an effect on interest rates offered by the French banks, which are expected to decrease as well.