France

Coupling Retirement with a Dordogne Property | Case Study

Mark & Alison Smith from Andover, Hampshire, moved to the Dordogne in early 2016 and haven't looked back since.

14 July 2017

Giving Life a Second Wind in Brittany | Case Study

Graham & Elaine decided to sell their UK property and purchase in Brittany for when they eventually take their well-deserved retirement. Find out more about their experience here...

9 July 2017

What To Expect When Living in Brittany

Are you considering crossing the channel and living in Brittany? If so, here's what you need to know about this glorious region of France.

7 July 2017

Where to Find a Cheap Property in the South of France

Our editor Liz Rowlinson takes you on a journey to the beautiful region of Languedoc - Rousillon in search of cheap property in the south of France.

31 May 2017

Investment Options for Property in France

Paying a French mortgage and a property's running costs can be a challenge for Brits so often owners look to generate an income. Nigel Lewis takes a look at the different revenue options for property owners in France

13 April 2017

A Guide to Retiring to France

France is the most popular place for Brits to retire after Spain and it’s a figure that is increasing every year as more retirees are lured over to France by its food, weather, reasonable living costs, healthcare provision and proximity to the UK.

28 February 2017

Brexit Barometer for Brits in France

What does it feel like to be one of the 207,500 Britons living permanently in France, now that the UK has voted to go its own way? Nigel Lewis talks to expats from a range of backgrounds, ages and locations.

16 February 2017

Historically Low Rates for French Mortgages

The pound has sunk, but don’t despair! You can offset the sterling loss by borrowing in France at historic-low rates. Find out more about how to go about getting a French mortgage in 2017.

31 January 2017

Essex, Bermuda and France | Case Study

Keith and Laura Springham, along with their, then two and a half year old, son Patrick, moved to the Charente region of France in 2015. Here Laura tells us about their journey, from living in Bermuda to house hunting in France and what happened along the way.

20 December 2016

New Business Ideas for Expats in France

More and more British people are moving to France to establish businesses in their quest to fund a better lifestyle. But what are the ideal money spinners in the French countryside?

18 October 2016

Winners and Losers of the French Market | Euro 2016

Euro 2016 will throw a spotlight on the host cities staging the tournament's football matches. But are they all places that Brits would want to call home?

27 May 2016

Snapshot of Property in France

We take a quick look at the French property market - looking at what's on offer and where Brits are looking to buy.

22 April 2016