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French Farm House Recently on Fire For Sale

 

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Would you sell a French farmhouse that had been on fire?

That is, without fixing it up? This owner is.

This month my wife and I were visiting the French regions called Langedoc-Roussillion that is filled with vineyards. We spotted an amazing site. A house that had clearly been on fire and was now for sale.

In the last picture you will see a sign that says ‘ A VENDRE’ which is French for ‘For Sale’

Interestingly the owner has not posted his phone number on the sign just an email address.

I wonder if he will email us some inside photos of the house?

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Where are the lowest French mortgage rates?

French real estate mortgages have gone down again.

According to Crédit Lodgement / CSA nothing may stop the French mortgage rates from going down again.

The average rate is noted here as 2.21 percent.

Which towns have the lowest French mortgage rate?

According to Meilleurtaux, Lille is has the lowest French mortgage rate being offered at 1.79 percent over 20 years. Next is Toulsouse and Marseille with a rate of 1.85 percent over 20 years. Then Strasbourg and Nantes at 1.90 percent over 20 years.

Last October (2014) there was no place in France where you could get an interest rate lower than 2 percent.

French mortgages rate may have changed by the time you read this. If you would like to get your best opportunity contact us to speak to an English speaking French mortgage broker. Contact us here. 

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French Real Estate Owners: Last Minute Movers

Do French property owners plan ahead for a move?

A recent study published on February 17th 2015 by l’Observatoire du déménagement des Artisans déménageurs shows that there is an increasing trend for French property owners to wait till the ‘last minute’ to arrange their move from one property to another with the help of a professional mover.

21 percent of French real estate moving applications are taking place with 15 days before the intended move. Another 22 percent of moving applications are being made between the last 15 and 30 days before the intended move.

The growth and ease of getting estimates online has make it easier for people to apply for an estimate of the cost of moving.

The apparent reason why people are waiting till the last few days is the belief they will save money since moving companies will be not busy and offer a discount to attract the client. 

Unfortunately, the belief is often found out to be false and no savings are made.

Learn more about how to prepare for a French property move here and make it less stressful.

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Paris Apartments Can Go Green with Government Assistance

Are Paris apartments energy efficient?

In a recent survey, it has been suggested 90 percent of Parisian apartment owners have neglected to perform work that can increase the energy efficiency of their apartments.

But there are solutions in the form of government assistance. In French the aide is called ‘L’ÉCO-PRÊT COLLECTIF’

Apartments with construction completed before January 1st 1990 and lived in by owners as their principal residence can apply for financial support to do energy efficiency renovations. Aide can be up to 30000 Euros.

Contact your English speaking French real estate agent in Paris for guidance.

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French Real Estate Secondary Residences The Time to Buy

Are you thinking about investing in a secondary residence in France?

Now maybe the perfect time.

Some areas have experience large price drops. For example, in Normandy some houses have fallen 20 to 40 percent in price.

In fact, according to an article in Explorimmo, in the area called La Perche approximately 300 km from Paris, homes in need of restoring are being sold for less than 50 000 Euros.

Contact the English speaking real estate agent in your area of choice today to learn more.

 

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