A new study has cast doubt on the quality of the surveys carried out as part of the sale of a French property.
The fall in French house prices slowed in the last quarter, and estate agents forecast prices will stabilise over the remainder of 2009.
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to making a home insurance claim in France, including claims for 'catastrophes naturelles'.
House prices in South West France have dropped by an average of 10% in the past year, but the countryside has faired worse than the towns and the coast.
Apartment prices in Paris fell by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2009, although there was a small increase in sales over the previous quarter.
Sales of new properties in France grew by 29% in the second quarter of 2009, and there was also a modest rise in prices.
The price of building land in France averaged €54m² in 2008, although there were substantial regional and more local variations.
The price of old farm properties in France fell by an average of 4.1% in 2008, although sales were down by nearly 20%.
The French government has introduced a new system of rental guarantees for landlords.
We have made a selection of some attractively priced properties on french-property.com.
A new report on land use in France shows just why many international buyers view France as an attractive place to buy a rural retreat.
What are your rights if you find previously unknown major defects with the property following sale completion?
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