Monthly Archives: April 2007

Property of the Week

Posted on April 30, 2007 by tony

In Languedoc, my own village of Montblanc, do look at http://www.coast-country-france.com/french-property/2958.html On the estate agents details in our region, Languedoc, properties are often described as “Maisons de Maitre” or “Maisons Vignerons” – typically both are from the period from the … Continue reading →

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Swimming Pools

Posted on April 30, 2007 by tony

If you have been reading my blogs and newsletters – firstly a big “thank you” – and you may have followed my news about swimming pool safety laws and standards. It seems that these, like no smoking laws and dog … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – 4

Posted on April 30, 2007 by tony

A special weekend – I built the barbecue, emptied the pool, got three flowerbeds ready and dog-proofed and finally worked out the central heating. Summer must be just around the corner

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Schmap Guides

Posted on April 30, 2007 by tony

No, not the result of too much red wine, but a great tool from Schmap.com, in their own words “Every Schmap Guide comes with dynamic maps, useful links, playable tours, top picks, plus photos and reviews for hundreds of sights … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of a Classic French home

Posted on April 28, 2007 by tony

I have many clients looking for a classic old house with a mature garden. These properties are getting scarcer but they are still coming onto the market. Good ones are snapped up very quickly, but even the best ones need … Continue reading →

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Notorious Notaires

Posted on April 26, 2007 by tony

When you buy or sell any property in France you must do this through a Notaire. They are legally “trained” representatives of the government and their responsibilities are to ensure that things are legally correct.

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Two offers in Provence – 1 – a farmhouse

Posted on April 22, 2007 by tony

part of my work last week in Provence was to look for good investment opportunities for property needing renovation. This one is typical of the properties on offer in Vaucluse at one and a half million euro – please contact … Continue reading →

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Two Properties on Special offer in France

Posted on April 22, 2007 by tony

If you are thinking about buying a property in France, then my newsletters and blogs will give you the advantage of reading about properties before they go on the open market. Whenever I can, I will send out pre-release details … Continue reading →

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Making the move to France

Posted on April 22, 2007 by tony

I have a lot of mail I am in the process of answering about making a move and deciding which country to move to. Television programmes and newspaper features have been promoting many “opportunities” and featuring places all over the … Continue reading →

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Reasons to be Cheerful – 3

Posted on April 22, 2007 by tony

Today, sitting in warm sunshine eating a chunk of warm fresh wholemeal bread dipped in olive oil from a neighbour, fresh tomatoes and anchovies from Spain (one hour away) and sliced mild onions from the next village. A glass of … Continue reading →

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