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Category Archives: Investment
Factional Ownership In Languedoc
I used to be very active in researching and structuring fractional ownership properties in France due to the interest from my newsletter readers. Seven years ago I created a website specialising in fractional ownership in France and have worked with … Continue reading
Capital Gains Tax On Second Homes in France
Until now, owners of second homes saw their property exempt from capital gains after 15 years of ownership.From 1 February 2012, will double this time: it will take 30 years before selling a property hoping to make a capital gain … Continue reading
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Property Prices in France
With a stronger dollar and a weaker euro, interest in buying a home in France is strong. For me, having lived here for 20 years, it is obvious that France, especially Southern France, is the best place to live. If … Continue reading
Pom Pom can get me into trouble
Soon after this post I am expecting a visit from some large men with sunglasses….. We met and enjoyed lunch with an exceptional artist – now this is where I get into trouble on the Internet – he makes exquisite … Continue reading
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A Plague Upon Their Houses
I had a mail from an associate asking about real-estate advertising websites and earning commissions – I have been deeply involved in this over the last ten years and have strong feelings about it. In my blogs, I have been … Continue reading
Nanocrystalline titanium dioxide photoelectrodes
Titanium Dioxide – interesting stuff. Google tio2 and get a glimpse of what photovoltaic technology might be morphing into. I am spending a quiet Sunday thinking about this as I was shown some interesting technology last week which is making … Continue reading
Paris is Planning for the Future
A recent article in the Telegraph by Henry Samuel, announced Sarkozy’s ambition for a new Paris – President Nicolas Sarkozy of France has tasked a group of top architects, including Britain’s Richard Rogers, to dream up a Grand Paris to … Continue reading
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Come Up and See Me Sometime
I think the biggest pleasure in writing any blog like this , perhaps in writing anything, is getting feedback and comments from readers . A lot of my stuff is about our life and experiences in living in the South … Continue reading
French Estate Agents
In many countries, including America, the UK and Australia, if I want to buy a house I select a local agent I like and I ask them what properties they can offer in the areas I am interested and at … Continue reading
Building Costs in France
A useful site I have written about before is Batitel – unfortunately they charge a fixed subscription of 90 euro a year for their online service, while this is excellent value if you are a builder, it is pricey for … Continue reading