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I am a cash buyer. Why should I bother with a French Mortgage?

The pragmatism of astute real estate buyers will lead them to take ona French mortgage instead of buying cash. Read more »

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French Variable rates, it is now or never!

When applying for a French mortgage for the purchase of your French property, the most important aspect to consider is the type of interest rate to choose. Read more »

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Borrowing after 60 years old. Yes it is possible!

At retirement age, customers might need a small mortgage or loan to buy a new home, a holiday property or  a new car for them or as a gift to their children. Read more »

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Worried about the new French CGT? This is the best time to buy a French property!

On the 8th September 2011, the French parliament voted a new version for Capital Gains Tax on French properties (it isn’t definitive yet because it has to be approved by the second assembly: the sénat). Read more »

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Opening a bank account in France has never been so easy

You are buying a French property and would like to open a French bank account but don’t know how to proceed: Read more »

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It’s time to take out a mortgage!

On Thursday March 3th Jean Claude Trichet, the President of the European Central Bank made a revelation: an important increase of rates is foreseen in April. Read more »

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The secret to bridging loan success in France

It’s a familiar story. You’ve put your UK home on the market, keen to make a fresh start in France. You decide to go to France on a prospective viewing trip, and Read more »

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New Mortgage with variable rate available

The French banks usually index their rates to Euribor 3-month currently at 0.827%. But if you are currently looking for a mortgage to finance your project, a new financial product with variable rate might be suitable for you.

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