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French Property Removals

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Monsieur Gilbert

New French Property Removal Business launching in Jan 2012. French Property Advice’s founder Monsieur Gilbert is launching a new business in January 2012. If you require any light load taking to or from France please contact him for a quote. … Continue reading →

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Check out your French builder (Part 2)

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Monsieur Gilbert

Do your homework before hiring a builder in France – or just like in the UK you may repent at leisure. Your builder has to be registered in France nomatter where he originates from and he should be able to … Continue reading →

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How do I choose French contractors and keep a tight rein on the build schedule?

Posted on May 8, 2007 by Monsieur Gilbert

Whether you’re having work done on your own French property or developing property for a living, it pays to choose your contractors wisely and control the build schedule as well as your budget. To find registered tradesmen who are approved, … Continue reading →

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First time buyers are turning their sights on France

Posted on May 7, 2007 by Monsieur Gilbert

With the UK housing ladder already pulled up out of reach, many first-time buyers are choosing to make their first house purchase abroad. The trend has been noticed by the overseas mortgage specialist Conti Financial Services, which has found an … Continue reading →

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I want to redevelop and sell on French property, how do I get my finances right?

Posted on April 10, 2007 by Monsieur Gilbert

If you want to be a property developer in France then you must keep a tight rein on your budget and not let emotions get the better of your sums! When: a = Purchase Price b = Renovation Costs c … Continue reading →

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Selling French Property (Part 1)

Posted on April 9, 2007 by Monsieur Gilbert

The key to selling your French property is to make sure you bought well in the first place. If you bought the right house in the right location at the right price then the job is half done – if … Continue reading →