France has some nice examples of Napoleonic towers that could be renovated into a beautiful residence.
Below is a video of a Napoleonic tower located in Suffolk in England that offers some great renovation ideas.
How to Sell your French Home Faster
What is one way to sell your French property faster that does not include dropping your price?
When you are selling your French property it is extremely important that you only share with potential buyers high quality photographs.
High quality photographs have been shown to sell your home 32 percent faster. Read this article.
Many times you will see photos online where the image lacks proper lighting, the focus is on the toilet not the beautiful Italian shower and the large living room appears small.
Many people want to maximize the speed of their house sale, however, they will not invest in quality photography like those shown above and below taken by a professional photographer.
Yes, indeed you can take nice photos with the modern smart phone but they rarely match the buyer attraction ability of professional photos.
If you would like to contact a professional photographer in France consider checking out this one.
French Language School Guidance
French Real estate questions sometimes turn to questions about local bakeries and then from time to time we have people contacting us to find out how can they learn the French language in a more structured environment.
Today, across my desk came the details of a company that may be of interest to you to check out. I have not used their services, however, according to their website, they not only can help you with French language skills in addition they can help with items like visa, opening a bank account and more.
If you do use or have used their service please go here and let us know about your experience.
10 Basic French Language Terms for TV and Radio
Do you ever feel a bit out of your mind listening to French radio or television as you work on learning the language?
Perhaps, you are listening and watching the French TV or listening to the French radio and you hear some words that are repeated but you just don’t understand.
Here are 10 few common French words and phrases you will hear in the media that may just help you have a better understanding of what is being said:
Le Meteo – the weather forecast
Les actualités – current affairs
Le bulletin d’informations – news report
Les infos – news
L’info trafic – traffic news
Les embouteillages – traffic jams
Une émission – a programme
Un divertissement – amusement/entertainment
Un animateur – a host/presenter
Les annonces – the advertisements
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NEWS: Have you seen our French real estate buyer’s guide that comes with a 100 percent money back guarantee? Here it is
TBYB How to Try French Real Estate before you Buy
Are you considering buying French real estate and living in France, however, you are not sure if the French life style will work for you?
Well, you are not the only one. We have met many hesitant French property buyers over the years who are just not ready and the first suggestion I have is always.
Try before you buy. By this I mean rent a French home in the area you like before you buy.
Yes, why not rent a home during the winter, autumn or spring time when it will be less expensive and test out if you have a passion for living in France.
Perhaps, you will fall deeper in love with France, perhaps not.
Personally, I have moved countries twice during my adult life and the adjustment does take planning.
We are here to help you learn about living in France as well as buying. Contact us for more details.