Country: France
2. Property in France In stark contrast to the relatively high risk, high return nature of investing in Brazil, the risks associated with investing in French property are far lower.
France has traditionally always been a rather safe haven for property investors. The nation was the first European country to come out of recession in 2009, reflecting the fact that the global credit crunch had much less of an impact, compared to other European counterparts.
France’s strong economy is having a positive impact on its property market, which now appears to be on the road to recovery.
Increasing property and mortgage transactions are boosting residential values, with the latest FNAIM data revealing that the average price of a French property appreciated by 2.8% between April and September 2009.
Although average prices remain down 7.8% year-on-year, the market is generally expected to improve further, due to France’s prudent attitude to mortgage lending.
Anyone taking out a mortgage in France is generally only permitted to borrow one third of their total gross monthly income. This has ensured that mortgages remain readily available, with 100% loan-to-value home loans available at competitive borrowing rates.
Consequently, mortgage lending in France is soaring. French mortgage broker Athena Mortgages reports that there was a 21% rise in mortgage enquiries in Q3 2009 compared with the previous quarter.
The buy-to-let and leaseback sectors are reportedly attracting particular interest from investors, due to improved yields across the country.
The capital city of Paris has long been identified as one of the most attractive European cities for investment, and is typically the most popular place to buy a home in France, along with Cannes, Marseille and Nice, which are all located along the southern Mediterranean coast.
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Price: £6,793
Type: Apartment
Exceptional low risk investment with low entry costs and government backed Leaseback for 11 years and 19.6% VAT rebate from the developer making the initial investment only €10,400
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Exceptional low risk investment with low entry costs and government backed Leaseback for 11 years and 19.
Price: £12,137
Type: House
Bedrooms: 2
Nearly 1ha of Oak woodland, with road access. - Large flat plot of mainly Oak woodland, with some good size trees. Accessed from the road and chemins. Will keep you in firewood for years..
Price: £13,587
Little pied--terre to renovate in a peaceful hamlet - In a quiet hamlet about two miles from the nearest village, this property has the potential to be something special.
Price: £20,833
15 min in the South of La Chatre, this country house is with retaured. It is composed of 2 rooms, lime pit foot, with beams, stone slabs on the ground and chimney. Suitable attic above. The walls and roof are in good condition.
Price: £23,550
Superb Building Plot of 4704 m² With Valid CU & Beautiful Open Views in Dordogne Hamlet - This very attractive building plot of more than an acre of land has recently been granted an outline planning permission, with water, electricity and
Building plot in a pretty village with outline planning permission in Alloue in the Charente - This plot of land is set in a very pretty village in the Charente near to Confolens.
Price: £23,731
20 minutes South-East of La Chatre, this barn of approximately 60 m on the ground is to be rehabilitated. It offers a beautiful potential of installation to you. Outbuilding in bad condition on a side, boxroom and baker s oven of the other.
Price: £25,697
10 min of La Chatre, this building, which is to be restored, offers a beautiful potential of installation to you. It is currently composed of a room, barn, stable and attic above. Courtyard in front.
Price: £26,902
Property Description: Great little apartment in Grimaud with fantastic views.Newly refurbished and direct from the owner.For more information please ring French Office or Berlin Office.
Prices from: €156,000
Bedrooms: 1, 2, 3, 4
Cohennoz: Great year round location. Mountain lifestyle, easy access to one of the best Alpine skiing areas.
Price: €220,000
Place de Republique: Magnificant! Tile floors, chimney, mouldings & rosettes in an exceptional location.
Prices from: €232,000
Bedrooms: 2, 3 & 4
Apartments & townhouses on Severiano Ballesteros designed Pont Royal Golf Course between Aix-en-Provence & Avignon.
Price: €795,000
3 Beds. 1 bath, 1 shower
Exquisitely restored. 13 ha of private grounds. Sweeping lawns edged by woodland. Children’s play area, heated pool.
Prices from: €179,000
Bedrooms: 1
Domaine de Cramphore: 400m from 9km of sandy beach. Near to golf, tennis, horse riding and water sports.
Prices from: £216,209
Bedrooms: 1 & 2
Belle Plagne, Savoie. Ski-in, ski-out. Fully furnished, fitted kitchens, spacious lounge area, ski locker.
