Newsletter 32, Q2 2009

Newsletter No 32, Q2 2009

Welcome! It is early summer in France, and the Poitou Charentes region is blessed once again, as the 2nd sunniest area of France, with sunflower fields emerging to make their annual spectacle.

Now is a great opportunity to buy a property in France. Prices are back to where they were 4 or 5 years ago, British vendors returning to the UK are especially negotiable on price, and after several years of gradually falling in value against the Euro, the £ is finally gaining in strength, and is expected to hit between 1.20 and 1.25 by the year end. Remember, to get the very best deal, you need to speak to our currency specialists, so use the links via our Finance page on the website.

We consistently find that we are able to offer a better service to clients who are viewing with us, that we are more successful in finding your dream home if we spend a whole day with you on viewings, rather than selected properties. It is important that we have as much information from you as possible ahead of your visit, to ensure that the properties chosen are really suitable for your requirements. E-mail is great, but we always prefer to discuss your needs by phone in advance. Let us know when it is the best time to call you and we will.

Many clients know that I write regular features and columns for magazines / journals. This is now to be supplemented by a weekly French Property Blog which you can read by book-marking http://allez-francais.blogspot.com The content will vary each week, but will focus upon relevant information for anyone looking to buy a property in France.

Special Offer - For all clients agreeing to a purchase via our business before 31/12/2009 we are repeating last years special incentive of 6 months free property insurance via our selected insurance company. We can also help with motor, school and health insurances.

Now to the properties. This newsletter, I have decided to focus upon a number of properties offering great value. They may have been substantially reduced in price, and some will offer guaranteed exchange rates.

This month's selection of properties :

Superb B & B business with a gite. 370,000 Euros	Carp fishery business with bungalow and fisherman’s cabin. 470,000 Euros	A superb modern style property in attractive gardens. B & B potential. 344,500 Euros
Deceptively spacious 3 bed village house in lovely gardens. 263,375 Éuros	Waterside property, in the heart of the Marais Poitevin area. Reduced to 296,500 Euros	2 superb character properties, plus a 3rd house. Luxury finish. Reduced to 577,500 Euros
High standard renovation, 4 bed house in manicured gardens. Price 248,000 Euros	Fully renovated ¾ bed house in woodland garden. Good outbuildings. Price 216,275 Euros	A pair of renovated houses in tranquil hamlet. Income potential. Reduced price 211,000 Euros
Classic Manoir (9 beds) plus 2 bed letting property & pool. Great value 577,500 Euros	Drastically reduced gite complex. Bargain price. Now 424,000 Euros	4 bed house in ½ acre gardens. Great value 184,625 Euros
2 houses in the heart of Melle. Income potential. 253,200 Euros	Renovation project in a lovely setting. Price 96,000 Euros