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Top 10 Overseas Property Investments in 2010 - 2
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.
See Also: France, Marc Da-Silva
Some properties in France
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Price: £16,198
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Type: House
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Town offering all shops and services, markets, schools, situated 5 minutes from the Orb river valley, 30 minutes from Beziers and the motorway.
Building needing total renovation (floors, roof, etc) in a quiet street, with 30 m2 private garden.
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Price: £16,614
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Type: Apartment
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Autignac: Nice village with all shops, 15 minutes from Beziers, 20 minutes from the motorway and 30 minutes from the coast.
Flat leisure land of 10 000 m2 located 500 m of a village with all amenities.
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Price: £22,000
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Type: Apartment
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Bedrooms: 1
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World Class Chateau Estate in idlyllic French Lake District* Non-Status Finance*150% Guaranteed Buy-Back* 8% guaranteed return years 1-2 *8%+ NET return year 3 onwards*Spa, Golf, Outdoor pursuits*Buy via your SIPP*Immediate income*I am an investor
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Price: £26,582
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Type: Apartment
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Saint Genies de Fontedit : nice village with all shops, 15 minutes from Beziers, 20 minutes from the motorway and 30 minutes from the coast.
Flat leisure land of 18 000 m2 located 500 m of a village with alla amenities.
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Price: £28,000
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Type: Apartment
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Bedrooms: 1
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Make your pension work harder with 13.6% NET return pa via a SIPP*0% Non-Status Finance*Exit Strategy with 150% Return on Your Capital Investment*200% NET return over 10 years*Investment so brilliant I have bought one myself*Only 6 units left
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Price: £28,000
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Type: Apartment
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Bedrooms: 1
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Last remaining fractionals at this stunning resort for 1/12 ownership of a luxury Chateau Suite. An opportunity to own a share in the luxurious Chateau de la Cazine, combining the perfect lifestyle choice, with a rewarding investment.
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Price: £29,074
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Type: House
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In a hamlet at 5 minutes from Lamalou les Bains, stone house to renovate with possibility to make 90 m2 of living space on a plot of about 100 m2.
Ground = Courtyard/garden of 30 m2 + ruine of about 70 m2 ground surface.
1st = Possibility to make a
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Price: £29,240
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Type: Apartment
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Autignac : Nice village with all shops, 15 minutes from Beziers, 20 minutes from the motorway and 30 minutes from the coast.
Flat leisure land of 20.135 m2 located 500 m of a village with alla amenities.
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Price: £33,219
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Type: House
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Village with cafe / restaurant and small grocery store, 10 minutes from major shops and 30 minutes from Beziers, the highway and the sea.
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Price: £33,228
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Type: House
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Bedrooms: 2
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This village house is situated in a village in the north of the Gers. Property for total renovation. The house, of approx. 109 m2, currently consists of 4 rooms with two separate entrances.
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