How to Conduct a Property Survey in France

If you’re considering buying a home in France, then having a building survey professionally conducted before purchase is one of the most sensible things you can do. The requirements for property surveys in France are quite different than they are in the UK or US, so...

English Speaking Surveyors in France: Your Hiring Guide

British buyers seeking their dream home in France can expect a heady mixture of excitement and trepidation as they begin their search for the perfect French property.   On the one hand there’s the thrill of peeling through listings and letting your imagination...

Is It a Good Time to Buy Property in the South of France?

Buying property in the South of France is a dream goal for many. The year-round sunshine on the glorious Cote d’Azur is hard to beat, and the French Riviera lifestyle simply to die for.   If you’re thinking of purchasing a holiday or retirement home abroad, then...

The Best Medieval Towns in the South of France

While the Middle Ages in Europe are perhaps best known for bearing witness to the Black Death – the most fatal pandemic recorded in human history – they were also a period of great construction. Romanesque and Gothic architecture still stands beautiful, imperious, and...

Juan-les-Pins: A Family Friendly French Riviera Town

On the iconic, legendary and stunning French Riviera, in the commune of Antibes, and just an hour’s drive from the Italian border, lies the alluring seaside resort of Juan-les-Pins.   One of the most picturesque towns in the South of France, Juan-les-Pins is also...