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French house prices to remain stable 14 Mar 2013 | 05:47 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE Even if most real estate professionals are likely to raise the probability of a sharp decline in housing prices in 2013, all observers do not sha...
Where next for real estate in Paris? 8 Feb 2013 | 10:26 pm
The Depardieu Case has generated considerable commentary. It is important to note that, beyond the “shallow” controversy triggered by inappropriate statements from some members of the Government, it ...
December 2012: Currency update 13 Dec 2012 | 10:22 pm
Investors' impatience with the lack of progress on a permanent solution to the Euroland debt crisis (if that's what it still is) has begun to take its toll. From its position at the beginning of Octob...
Where can investors find the best French mortgage rates? 29 Nov 2012 | 03:06 pm
With a fixed rate of 2.95% over 20 years, the cities of Lille, Marseille and Toulouse remain the cities where you can find the best mortgage rate. The continuing decrease in the available French mortg...
Invest in a Student Residence through French leaseback 29 Oct 2012 | 09:44 pm
Student residences are becoming increasingly popular with investors attracted by good returns with low risks. This is one of the most profitable real estate deals but investors must pay attention to t...
Mortgage rates keep on decreasing 23 Oct 2012 | 08:50 pm
Mortgage rates keep on decreasing in France and brokers say that it reminds them the situation of October 2010 where rates hit record lows. Some brokers in France have succeeded in finding the occasi...
Bargains galore in the French high end real estate market? 8 Oct 2012 | 06:41 pm
The high end property market in France is facing a dramatic increase in supply as Francois Hollande Government announces a tax rise in the coming months. "It's nearly a general panic. Some 400 to 500...
Increase in taxes for non-residents 18 Sep 2012 | 04:07 pm
The French National Assembly has just confirmed an increase in the capital gains and rental income taxes. Overseas owners will be required to pay the additional taxes for the current year as the law w...
French government to rescue Credit Immobilier de France 6 Sep 2012 | 03:22 pm
The French government has finally nationalised the Credit Immobilier de France which has been weakened by a liquidity crisis and a failure in the search for a buyer since May. “To allow the CIF group...
French government to rescue Credit Immobilier de France 5 Sep 2012 | 04:36 pm
Normal 0 false false false EN-GB X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 The French government has finally nationalised the Credit Immobilier de France which has been weakened by a liquidity...
