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Fantastic mountain properties at exceptional value!

Good news for mountain lovers. “Over the last few years prices of chalets and apartments in the Alps have been steady and some have saw a significant increase” noticed Jim, real estate agent in Sextant French Properties (London). Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on February 24th, 2012 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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5 questions you should ask yourself before investing in a ski resort

While the entire France is experiencing a cold snap, and with the forthcoming school holidays, the most enthusiastic skiers can’t stop talking about the growing quantity of snow in the country. However, a week’s holiday doesn’t come cheap. Should you invest in an apartment? Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on February 9th, 2012 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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Coming soon: Prestige apartments in Antibes

Within the next few weeks, an exciting new range of 25 prestigious South facing apartments with stunning sea views will be launched. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on January 24th, 2012 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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2012: a promising year for French property buyers

2012 could be favourable to purchasers of resale properties in France. A priori, their bargaining power would improve. Forecasts from Century 21 and Fnaim, unveiled on Tuesday 3rd January, were clear: in 2012, the market will experience a lull. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on January 8th, 2012 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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A fun “investor” game you can play during your Christmas holidays

We thought you will be interested during your Christmas holidays by playing this game which is very addictive. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on December 13th, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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November Currency Market Review

The focus in the financial markets last month remained on Europe and the debt issues facing a number of the countries within the single currency economy. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on October 31st, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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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 »

Posted on June 7th, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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Housing: The INSEE rejects the idea of a bubble

Contrary to the Centre for Strategic Analysis, the French Institute for Statistics says the price rise is down to the lack of accommodation and not down to speculation. Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on May 24th, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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Construction: BBC (energy efficient building) basics

With the Environment round table, the BBC Label for low energy consumption buildings becomes more and more essential for construction as well as for renovation. What is behind these rather intimidating initials? Read the rest of this entry »

Posted on May 23rd, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »
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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 »

Posted on May 19th, 2011 | Permanent link | No Comments »

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