By Lindsay Kinnealy in French Property on Friday, September 3, 2010
Recent reports indicate that both prospective purchasers and investors may well find it a shrewd move to buy property in France. According to Shelter Offshore, a news provider offering advice to Britons moving/living overseas, the French housing market can provide buyers with the opportunity... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in Spanish Property on Friday, September 3, 2010
Do you have adequate insurance on your overseas property? Hopefully Simon Cowell does … According to news reports the X Factor judge reportedly had his luxury home in Marbella trashed over the weekend by some of the contestants staying at his Spanish property who reportedly took his... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in Spanish Property on Friday, July 30, 2010
“A Place in the Sun”” reported yesterday an increase in the demand for homes in Spain, with this country being the most searched for destination on their website. The recovery of sterling may be the reason more Brits are now showing a resurgence of interest. Modest to mid range properties... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in FRENCH PROBATE on Monday, July 12, 2010
or more than one or none at all - there may be a problem. If you own or would like to own property in France, do take advice on French inheritance laws. You may think you've made provision for your loved ones by making a UK Will but French law will take precedence when it comes to real... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in French Property on Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Heavy rains triggered flash floods in the mountains above the Cote d'Azur yesterday.Water levels rose so rapidly many were forced to escape to their roofs, when 7 inches of rain fell in 12 hours, and 300 passengers were trapped on board a Nice – Lille express.Tragically, 3 people were... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in Overseas property on Thursday, June 10, 2010
Pound reaches 1.20€ at last!!!Sterling reached a new against the Euro hitting 1.20 earlier this week and at 1.21079 today (even if momentarily!). Is the exchange rate finally moving in the right direction for we Brits? Economic data seems to support the opinion that the UK recovery is... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in French Property on Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Owing to the slowdown in the French property market since 2008, it would appear that vendors have become more realistic about the value of their properties. As a result, house prices in France are now lower than they have been for the past five years! Unfortunately or... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in French Property on Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Useful legal and practical information, explanations and handy tips for buying a property in France! French property guide now available for you to download free! Talk to one of our International Property Solicitors or access our guide by visiting ... read more
By Lindsay Kinnealy in Overseas property on Monday, May 17, 2010
Amidst fears that debt-ridden southern European countries will default if loan deal goes ahead , the value of the euro has plunged over 5% since a bailout was announced. Unfortunately this has not yet been any benefit to sterling which is also down a cent against the euro owing to... read more
By Susana Lajusticia in Spanish Property on Monday, May 17, 2010
The Valencian government has announced that a new certificate attesting to the quality and legality of holiday homes in the region is to be issued by the Valencian Building Institute (Instituto Valenciano de la Edificación). It is hoped that these certificates will bring confidence back to... read more
