The new gold rush: leaseback re-sales

Here at Sextant Properties we’re observing a new phenomenon- a growth in the number of Irish people keen to sell their French leaseback properties, and a corresponding rise in interest from Read the rest of this entry »

Building permits will become less restrictive

Benoist Apparu, the Secretary of State for Housing also wants to modify the tax system in order to encourage sales of plots of land. Read the rest of this entry »

History of the leaseback concept

Buying a French property is the dream of many but maybe you can’t justify the expense if you only plan to use the property for a few weeks of the year. In that case, the French leaseback scheme may be for you. ‘Leasebacks’ enable you to go to France during your holidays and rent it out for the rest of the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Leasebacks offer you great activities!

Whether set in the city, the countryside, in a French ski resort or by the seaside, French leasebacks offer –as well as a superb apartment with the best facilities and amenities nearby- plenty of activities! Read the rest of this entry »

The secret to bridging loan success in France

It’s a familiar story. You’ve put your UK home on the market, keen to make a fresh start in France. You decide to go to France on a prospective viewing trip, and Read the rest of this entry »

New release: Resale leasebacks in 42 prime locations

To be able to use your home from January buy now!

Because the stock is limited per location we advise you to register your interest early

Prices from €105,000

Guaranteed rental income

Personnal occupancy available

Possibility to swap occupancy weeks between Ski / Sea / Country

Residence Le Domaine de Fayence

Location: Fayence (Cote d’Azur)

Google street view

Price: €245,000 (N’ 354)

Type: 2 bedrooms

Habitable surface: 52.7m2

3 weeks personal occupancy per year

Rental yield: 3.56% (€8,724/year)

Residence opened from May to November

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Four days in the Languedoc-Roussillon by Jim Beattie

Our weekend started early, on Thursday in fact, with a morning flight from London to the compact airport in Beziers. We left the English capital under rain and arrived, as we had so fervently hoped, under a haze of glorious sunshine. There was no time to enjoy it yet though, as we had a busy schedule ahead of us. Read the rest of this entry »

Which French Leaseback should I choose?

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Nowadays, if you want to finance your French leaseback property, it is better to select one which has a yield lower than 5%; otherwise, banks might decline your mortgage because they will be afraid that the management company of your leaseback will not fulfil all the financial requirements. Read the rest of this entry »

10% Reduction for All Sextant Customers!

This new development has been delivered this month and we are pleased to let you know that four villas are still available with 10% reduction.

Le Clos Savornin – located in Luberon in the heart of Provence
(a hidden French gem that’s now available to international buyers)

It is an exclusive and well-designed new build hamlet consisting off 22 top of the range villas with private swimming pools and high quality individual services such as a concierge.

The development has elegant outdoor spaces with Provencal decor and enjoys an exceptional location close to a typical Luberon village. The architect recreates a Provencal spirit with typical lanes, colorful houses, small paved squares, refreshing fountains, shady petanque pitches and an old fashioned washhouse. Read the rest of this entry »

Free Golf property seminar on 7th January 2010

Registration is now open for Sextant Property’s latest free property seminar on 7th January 2010

Come to this free property seminar and learn how to choose investment properties with good returns for a reliable income now and in retirement, the advantages of buying off-plan and how to avoid the perils posed by currency fluctuations.

This seminar’s featured development will be the stunning off-plan development of Pont Royal Golf. Located in the highly sought-after Provence region (which receives over 300 days of sunshine every year), just 30 minutes from the Mediterranean coast and close to the beautiful town of Aix-en-Provence, this development offers residents luxurious eco-friendly apartments and villas set in a beautiful 450 acre park with an 18 hole golf course, excellent sporting facilities, fabulous restaurants and brilliant entertainment throughout the year.

The guest speaker will be Bernard Comptat who will speak about life in his native Provence and why property investors should be looking to purchase in this highly desirable area of France.

This seminar is free but places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment.

Date: Thursday 7th January 2010
Price: FREE

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