
Interest rates are currently at their lowest since the end of the Second World War! The average has set itself at 3.3% in September, a drop of 0.1% compared to August, meaning it really is the lowest rate since 1945 
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October 5th, 2010 |
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With doubts regarding the economic growth, the European Central Bank (ECB) should not modify its key interest rate, at the record low level of 1%, before the next year. 
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August 27th, 2010 |
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With doubts regarding the economic growth, the European Central Bank (ECB) should not modify its key interest rate, at the record low level of 1%, before the next year. Read the rest of this entry »
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August 4th, 2010 |
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The total figures of French property mortgages granted by the French banks in 2010 should reach €140 billion in 2010, which is 17% more than in 2009, but remains far from the 2007 record of €170.23 billion, according to a study by the French central institution of property mortgage security “Crédit Logement/CSA”, published last Wednesday. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 30th, 2010 |
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Keeping your account in the UK while living in France is a possible but rather expensive solution, as banks very often charge for withdrawals and financial operations in a foreign country. This is why you should consider opening an account with a French bank, for holiday stays and especially for a permanent move to France. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 27th, 2010 |
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If you are looking for financing for your new leaseback project, the 104% mortgage product is one of the best financial products of the moment. Launched this July by a French bank, you only need to pay the bank fees. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 22nd, 2010 |
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The French banks usually index their rates to Euribor 3-month currently at 0.827%. But if you are currently looking for a mortgage to finance your project, a new financial product with variable rate might be suitable for you. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 12th, 2010 |
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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 »
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July 9th, 2010 |
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On the 15th February 2010, the office received a call from a new client called James D., requesting additional information on certain properties in France that were for sale on the Sextant Properties website. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 7th, 2010 |
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The operation consists of buying back your current mortgage by a bank with early termination fees (ERC) and other fees. During last 14 months, yields of home loans have known an important decline. They went from the average of 5.15% during November 2008 to 3.45% in April 2010 (source: Observatoire credit lodgement/CSA). Read the rest of this entry »
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May 18th, 2010 |
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