French property News & Properties for sale
Our French property news bulletin features the
latest market opportunities. It is updated regularly
and we invite you to browse at your leisure.
(01/03/10)
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Completed French developments for
sale
Latest entries in our bulletin
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MGM properties in the French Alps
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Batiment Basse consommation (BCC) – Latest
regulatory building standard
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Up to 4.5% guaranteed annual income in Languedoc
leaseback
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MGM properties in the French Alps
In exclusive partnership with acclaimed Alpine
developer MGM, A Place in France now offers a wide
selection of French ski properties in the most sought
after ski resorts. With good summer infrastructure,
these French Alps properties provide dual season
potential.
Easy access to Geneva, Chambery and Turin airports.
Direct Eurostar and Snow Train link to London.
Excellent motorway network.
Popular MGM
properties:
Bourg St Maurice / Le
Grand Coeur
Montgenevre
Chamonix
Les
Houches
View all our MGM
properties
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Bâtiment Basse consommation (BCC) –
Latest regulatory building standard
Following on from the stringent 2005 Thermal
Regulation (RT2005) which aimed at reducing building
energy consumption through improved thermal heating
insulation and heating systems the new stricter
“Bâtiment Basse Consommation” Norme
will become regulatory standards in 2013. This new
legislation requires new build properties to be
ecologically friendly starting with the design and
architecture of the developments (bioclimatic
architecture). Improved insulation and waterproofing
and a larger amount of electricity to be provided
from renewable sources are also top of the agenda.
The electricity consumption of a new BBC
property is averaged at 50kWh (kilowatt hour) per sq.
m per annum compared to 151 to 230kWh per sq. m per
annum with the current RT2005. A large number of
French developers are already integrating the new
requirements in their building specification.
Combined with the 0% interest loan facilities
in place for the purchase of BBC properties the
ecological trend is gathering momentum securing
France’s leading position in environmental and
green development issues.
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Up to 4.5% guaranteed annual income in Languedoc
leaseback
Our new 4*
superior leaseback development offers up to 4.5%
guaranteed annual income. Three purchasing options
are available with varying degrees of personal
occupancy. Superb build quality and beautifully
appointed and furnished interiors. Swimming pool,
Spa, gym, wine bar, laundry room, reception area.
Walking distance to town centre and restaurants.
Award winning developer.
View full details and
photographs
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French Alps property market coming out of recession
Having recently forged an exclusive partnership with
established Savoie developers MGM we now offer a
choice of leading ski resorts including Chamonix,
Samoens, Les Carroz d’Araches, Bourg St
Maurice. The end of 2009 will see the further launch
of a new generation of “affordable” ski
properties in Val Cenis, in the Haute Maurienne and
new leaseback schemes in Flaine, Alpe d’Huez
and Tignes.
After a period of price reductions and plummeting
sales the French Alpine property market is coming out
of the recession strengthened and with prices now
stabilised and on the up. French and international
demand for quality properties is equally strong.
French buyers benefiting from recent tax incentives
and foreign purchasers comforted in their
investment decision by the top of the range
facilities on offer and the reliability of the
letting management in place already up and running in
many MGM resorts.
View properties for
sale in the French Alps
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Top ten tips for purchasing a property in France
Patricia Fevrier, Founder and Managing Director of
new build specialists A Place in France, has the
following tips for potential purchasers in France.
Preparation and homework are key to a successful end result.
View our top 10
tips
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Central location in prestigious Cannes
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Cannes must be the Cote d’Azur most stunning
location. Our new development within walking distance
of the legendary Croisette and Rue d’Antibes
offers 1 & 2 bedroomed apartments in fully gated
and enclosed grounds. A fine convenient location and
an excellent investment opportunity.
View full
particulars
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Properties for sale in Nice
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Four new developments in the Cote
d’Azur’s capital. Of high build quality
these new properties for
sale in Nice offer the choice of city heart
living or hillside surroundings with stunning views.
Residents’ swimming pool in most locations. A
fine selection to meet permanent or holiday living
requirements. All
within minutes of the centre of Nice and a
short drive to the airport.
Request
particulars
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Ski properties in the French Alps
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In partnership with acclaimed Alpine developer MGM we
now offer a wide selection of ski apartments in the
most sought after ski resorts in the French Alps
including Samoens, Les Carroz d’Araches, Les
Menuines....
With good summer infrastructure the resorts provide
dual season potential.
View selection
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Buyers of French alpine ski properties benefit from
new partnership between MGM Group and A Place in
France
Buyers of ski properties in the French Alps now have
a wider choice in the way they identify and acquire
their properties.
The news follows the announcement that the
region’s biggest developer has signed an
exclusive agreement to work in partnership with the
UK’s leading specialist in the off-plan sale of
properties in France.
Read full
article
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Below € 100 000 value
properties
What can you purchase for less than € 100 000
whilst still benefiting from the latest building
standard and energy efficiency measures?
Our selection of well appointed
new build apartments start below the €
100 000 mark inclusive of allocated parking space.
Ideal location within walking distance to shops and
town centre and only 30mns drive to St Malo ferry
port.
View full details
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Prestigious Domain in the Gulf of St Tropez
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Eighteen exclusive villas have just come on the
market offering top of the range specification and
private swimming pool. Offering 4 bedrooms and set in
large individually hedged and gated plots in peaceful
protected environment. Minutes’ drive from the
medieval village and a short distance to the
splendours of the Gulf of St Tropez. Exclusive
letting service available to property owners on the
Domain.
See details
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A slice of affordable south of France
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Incredible value for money on the Cote
d’Azur.
3 & 4 bedroom villas from € 365 000*
Exceptional villas on the edge of the picturesque
medieval village of Bagnols en Foret, 10 miles behind
the seaside resort of Frejus. In superb surroundings
with stunning views, these properties for sale are
built on large individual 1 500m2 plots which can
accommodate a private swimming pool.
(*subject to
availability)
See photographs and request
details
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Encouraging “green shoots” figures in the
new build French property sector
Signs of recovery in the French new build
sector have been confirmed with developers
registering a 38% rise in new build sales during the
first quarter of 2009 (compared to the same period in
2008). Interest rates at their lowest, new Government
tax incentives such as the Loi Scellier, 0% mortgages
are all contributing to this upturn. The residential
sector is the first one to benefit and regions such
as Paris – Ile de France and Lyon are seeing
sales converting in shorter time scales of 7 months
as against 22 months at the end of 2008. February
2009 is reported as the best month in sales levels so
far. France’s housing deficit remains high with
a shortage of 800 000 homes. Prices which came down
during the last quarter of 2008 now appear to be
stabilising. Developers are anxious to increase the
number of new developments being launched to avoid
a new build penury in 2010
and a return to price increases. (Immoneuf 06/09)
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New low in French Euro mortgage rates
French Euro mortgage rates have dropped by an
additional 1% over the last six months, bringing the
average interest rate on a fixed mortgage over
20years to 4.25%.
Welcoming news which is boosting French purchasing
power and offering attractive borrowing alternatives
to UK buyers in France.
Check latest chart
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Mediterranean villa in the Gulf of St Tropez
This villa for sale in the south of France has much
to offer. Secluded location, stunning sea views and
minutes from the beaches and all amenities. Four en
suite bedrooms. Spacious terraces, fully fitted
kitchen, air conditioning, private swimming pool and
double garage. Highest quality new build, ready to
move into. 45mns Nice airport.
Saint
Tropez villa details and
photographs
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100% LTV (loan to value) Euros mortgages
For property purchases above € 300 000 mortgage
lenders in France are now willing to lend 100% of the
property value to foreign purchasers. This means that
no deposit is required which considerably reduces the
initial outlay for anyone looking at investing in a
French property. Legal fees, bank and brokers fees
are additional (3.5% approx).Contact us to find out
about these new mortgage opportunities on
enquiries@aplaceinfrance.co.uk
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Freench property for sale in the Languedoc
Construction is nearing completion for these fine
waterside properties in the picturesque medieval town
of Aigues Mortes. The private marina development is
within walking distance to the historical centre for
all amenities and a good selection of restaurants.
Most properties are sold with an allocation mooring
and there is direct sea access. Show house available.
View full particulars and request
availability
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French property for sale on the Côte
d’Azur
Just launched: Private development in convenient
central location offering studios, 1 & 2 bedroom
apartments. Walking distance to the Promenade des
Anglais and to the beach. Highly competitive prices.
View full particulars and request
availability
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Paris opportunities – Apartments for sale in
Paris
In the 17th Arrondissement of inner Paris, a new
residential project offering investment opportunities
for residential letting or an ideal location for a
French capital “Pied a Terre”.
More details on these Paris
apartments
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French developers adapt to the economic situation
After a record level of sales in 2007, the market of
new homes for sale in France is at a halt. The
developers are reacting and slowing down the number
of new projects launched. The result is a shortage of
homes which is going to last.
Read full article
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New build property for sale in France - the current
climate
Patricia Fevrier, of A Place in France new property
specialists, gives an overview of the French property
market situation and discusses under what
circumstances you can purchase a new property with
price incentives ...
Read full article
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French VAT on new build French property for sale
French New build property prices include TVA (Vat)
which currently stands at 19.60%. This applies for 5
years following the Date d’Achevement des
Travaux (DAT) or Works Completion Date. The formal
DAT is registered on the delivery notification letter
which is sent by the developer to the buyer
approximately one month before key handover. After 5
years (from DAT) Vat is no longer applied.
In the case of a resale within 5 years of the DAT the
seller must add VAT to the property asking price. The
French Notary will then repay the Vat amount to the
French Government at the time of signing the Deed of
sale once the transaction is finalised.
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Legal fees savings on ski apartments in the Grand
Massif
French legal fees now included in the asking price
bringing savings of up to 3.5% on the overall
purchasing costs. Show apartment available for
viewing.
See particulars and prices
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