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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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Three days on the Cote d’Azur

The prospect of a long week-end on the French Riviera can only enchant. I was however, left worrying that a certain Icelandic volcano might spoil the party. Luckily the skies were clear and a short flight later, we were greeted with the breath taking view of Nice- the low Alpine mountains, the sea and the town itself nestled neatly in between. Read the rest of this entry »

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Expat lifestyle “sunnier in more ways than one”

Nine out of ten British expatriates say moving overseas has given them a better quality of life.
According to research by NatWest International, a good life/work balance under-girds the sentiment, with 87% of respondents rating their personal balance in these areas as excellent or good.

The annual survey, which is undertaken with the Centre for Future Studies, asks expats to assess 16 “life experience” factors in order of importance and to indicate levels of satisfaction with each one.

For Britons abroad, financial security and financial wellbeing occupied sixth and eighth place respectively, with the natural environment, climate, culture and leisure, healthcare and education taking priority.

In addition, the number of respondents who said they would return to the UK fell to 19% in 2009, from 26% a year earlier, despite the financial pressures of the global economic downturn.

Natwest International’s head of personal banking, Dave Isley, comments: “The fact fewer expats say they will return to the UK in the future, compared to three years ago, proves that the pace of life, work life balance and earning potential abroad means life as an expat is sunnier in more ways than one – and that they are weathering the financial storm.”

The study also revealed that professional expats typically earn over £20,000 more than their peers in the UK, with 92% reporting a salary increase over the past three years.

At Sextant properties, we offer you the opportunity to buy an idyllic spot under the sun: in the South of France, you will enjoy the sunny weather, a better quality of life, and a peaceful environment.

Source: www.homemove.co.uk

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Unique new villas available in the French Riviera

Le Domaine de la Boursiere is a brand new housing development in the Cote d’Azur. It comprises a complex of sophisticated 3-4 bedroom villas with large gardens in lots of more than 1500 sqm. Each villa has the space and the option of installing its own private swimming pool in order to fully enjoy the Cote d’Azur sunshine.

The architect designed these individual homes to provide a sense of intimacy with nature through light, space, and sunshine. Furnished with all the modern conveniences, these homes tucked away in well-preserved nature have been designed to combine authenticity and quality of life.

All of the villas offer the following exterior features:

• Home security system with controlled access

• Fenced property with private gates

• Optional swimming pool and facilities

All of the villas offer the following interior features:

• Flue lining

• Textured paint

• Inside staircase with concrete with wood nosing

• 40 x 40cm tiles laid diagonally

The complex is in Bagnols-en-Forêt, a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in South Eastern France. Bagnols-en-Foret is a peaceful village nestled in the foothills of the Esterel Mountains; surrounded by beautiful countryside and described as a haven of greenery scattered with majestic trees. The village has a great view out over the valleys and hills to the south and west, and on the top of the hill there is an open park where you can have a fantastic, panoramic view out across the countryside. Situated between the upper Var department and the coast, Le Domaine de la Boursiere is an ideal spot for those wanting to combine the pleasures of the seaside and experience the real Provencal village with its windy little streets and ancient chapels dotted around. While the Med invites you for a swim just 20 minutes away, the nearby city of Cannes tempts you with its shops, casinos and restaurants.

Local activities include: Hiking, judo, football clubs, Tai chi, tennis, yoga. Market day is every Wednesday and Saturday morning in the town hall square.

How to get there:

• By car- Just off the D4 between Frejus and Fayence,

20 km from St.Raphael, 25 km from Draguinan

• By plane- Nice International Airport (1 hr), or Cannes (40 mins)

–both serve all major European cities

• By train- Paris, Lyon and Marseille are within easy reach

by TGV from Cannes train station

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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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