Whether you dream of a romantic holiday retreat or look to invest in property in a safe and stable country close to home, property in France can be a lucrative option.
With a chic, sophisticated lifestyle and a warm climate, France remains a firm favourite amongst overseas property purchasers.
The value of property in France continue to see a healthy increases of around 10% per annum while mini property booms are being experienced in certain locations, such as along the Atlantic coast, Montpelier and Nice,where off-plan and buy-to-let opportunities abound in these highly sought after locations. France boasts a strong rental market due to the fact that the vast majority of French citizens rent their homes for fixed terms of three years, and this creates a healthy demand for rental property in major cities. Meanwhile many holiday resorts are still in need of tourist accommodation to satisfy an increasing number of annual tourist arrivals to France.
At a mere one and a half hour’s flight from the UK, France offers property purchasers easy access via budget airlines and an excellent road infrastructure. This has tremendous appeal amongst those looking for a second home or a relocation not too far away from the rest of the family back home.
France occupies a large area and has many appealing districts.
Brittany in the North, French Riviera in the South, Paris for cosmopolitan enthusiasts and of course the French Alp ski resorts like fashionable Courcheval, which can also be quite lovely in the summer.
The standard of living in France is high with good salaries. Cost of living in Frances capital, Paris, is considerably higher with premium property prices, so a larger income is needed if you were live there. On average, the cost of living in France is lower than the E.U average, particularly in rural areas.