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Place in France
French Euro mortgage interest rates
There will be some variation in the rates French
banks currently offer. The following are provided
only as a guideline (* as at July 08, excluding
insurance)
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Fixed rate*
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Variable
rate*
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12 years
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4.50% - 4.65%
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4.45% - 4.60%
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15 years
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4.60% - 4.75%
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4.50% - 4.65%
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20 years
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4.65% - 4.85%
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4.60%- 4.75%
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25 years
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4.80% - 4.95%
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4.70% - 4.85%
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30 years
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5.10% - 5.25%
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4.95% - 5.15%
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Visit our
French Euro mortgage page for more detailed
information
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South west France, on the Atlantic coast. Properties
ready to move into
Our attractive development in Veille Saint Girons in
the Landes region, is now nearing completion and
looks fabulous. Properties are ready to move into and
the swimming pool is operational. A handful of one
bedroom properties remain.
See photographs
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South west France, in the Landes region, minutes
drive from the coast. Latest photographs of project
We recently visited the Landes region. The travelling
arrangements could not have been easier, flying from
Southampton to Bordeaux and hiring a car once in
France. We follow the motorway to Bayonne and stopped
on the way in Mimizan, on the edge of the magnificent
Landes forest. We were very taken by the location of
this new development, in the traditional village of
Mimizan, a small community which lives year round.
Mimizan Plage, which is the seaside resort itself
with miles of vast sandy beaches on the Atlantic
coast, is a short 8 minutes drive away. The project
is in peaceful surroundings amongst magnificent
scented pines and within walking distance of the
market square and village centre where there are a
few restaurants. Despite the evening sun, our
photographs illustrate the environment well. If you
would like to know more about the location and its
surroundings we will be pleased to talk to you. Just
call us on
0844 576 8485 or
give us a number where you would like us to call you
back if more convenient. Bordeaux airport (British
Airways, EasyJet, Flybe, Bmbaby, AerLingus,
AerArann). Biarritz airport (Ryannair, Easyjet).
View photographs
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Price reductions in Charente Maritime. Summer price
offers for remaining 4 properties
Picturesque fishing port and market town of La
Tremblade, on the Charente Maritime coast. Four two
bedroom properties now remain in this small
residential development with swimming pool.
Property 11 (2 bedroom with allocated parking
included): now € 159 000 (was € 165
000)
Property 13 (2 bedroom with allocated parking
included): now € 159 000 (was € 166
000)
Property 21 (2 bedroom with allocated parking
included): now € 138 000 (was € 142
000)
Property 34 (2 bedroom with allocated parking
included): now € 154 000 (was € 159
000).
These price reductions are valid until August 31st.
Legal fees which are additional range between €
3 600 and € 4 000 depending upon the property.
Construction is nearing completion and delivery is
scheduled for end of 2008/ early 2009.
Closest airport: La Rochelle (Ryanair, EasyJet,
Flybe, Jet2, Aer Arann).
Request particulars and floor plans
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Buying golf property in France
View our selection of golf locations for the best
spots in France. From Normandy to the Cote
d’Azur, we have a wide range of golf properties
with good letting potential.
Read on
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Provence property - show house now open on site
New development in Provence, at Pont Royal. A fully
furnished and decorated show house is now open on
site. It will allow potential buyers to visualise the
internal lay-out and attractive Provencal
architecture of the properties.
View photo gallery
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French new build laws
Keith Baker, of Croft Baker & Co was recently
quoted in the International agent: “France is
an enduring favourite for people looking to purchase
property abroad. You can see why it is a popular
place. The French new build market is actually better
regulated than most other European countries and
France is the lead country on consumer protection
when it comes to new build properties. House buyers
are unaware of how ahead of the game France is with
some legislation up to 40 years old. Some countries,
including the UK, are just getting round to putting
insurance and guarantees in place. France has the
legislation to guard against uncertainty.”
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Nos amis les bêtes ! Our four-legged friends!
Doing it in Canisette style in the south of France
Recently spotted in Sainte Maxime, in the Gulf of
Saint Tropez. Anyone can enjoy the legendary French
quality of life!
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Our viewing trip to the south of France
Checking on the current residential developments we
feature and assessing new sites.
Read
on
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New French legislation on energy saving and
greenhouse gases
In 2012 the French BBC building regulation (Batiment
Basse consommation) will become a compulsory
requirement in the construction of all new build
properties in France in order to save energy and
reduce greenhouse gases emission. The new legislation
will reduce current levels of energy consumption in
homes to 50 kW per hour per sqm2 per annum (presently
91kW/150kW).
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New residential development in Antibes, on the Cote
d’Azur
Apartments and town houses are available with a
residents’ swimming pool.
Register interest
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Buying new build in France – Think of it as not
having to renovate or decorate!
For some people buying a home or holiday house in
France means getting their hands on an old stone
building, a crumbling water mill or perhaps even a
decrepit château. It’s an integral part
of their dream of living or holidaying there. But the
tide is turning - and more and more house hunters are
now seeking out new properties instead.
Here are
some of the reasons we think purchasers are looking
for new build or buying off-plan in France.
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Sea view apartments in the last phase of Camaret sur
mer development
52 off plan apartments in Brittany in a stylish
project on a hill, overlooking the picturesque
fishing port of Camaret sur mer.
View particulars and
prices
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Works update on La Tremblade development
Construction is progressing well on this popular
stylish development with swimming pool, in the
traditional fishing harbour and market town of La
Tremblade, in Charentes. Only two bedroom houses now
remain for sale.
View particulars and photographs
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2nd phase of Pont Royal development now
launched due to high demand
1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with residents’
swimming pool are available in this stunning Provence
development. Scheduled delivery June 2009 and March
2010. Only 5% deposit on reserving.
More details
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Investment properties in the Languedoc region
12 weeks holiday income
guarantee for this new project of
apartments with residents’ swimming pool.
Seasonal letting management provided by leading
holiday specialists Interhome. Viewing trips
arranged. For further information, please contact us
on 023 92 832 949 or email us at enquiries@aplaceinfrance.co.uk.
Full details
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French State Healthcare
For an update on the French Government rules of
entitlement please contact the English speaking
hotline on + 33 (0) 8 20 90 42 12
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New Low Cost UK base
Ryanair has launched its Birmingham operations with
flights to Biarritz, Dinard, Marseille, Perpignan and
Poitiers.
Visit our
Travel info page for flight information
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