IN today’s podcast we take a look at the Rolle grape variety found in the south of France and Corsica.
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THE French government introduced the leaseback scheme over 30 years ago to promote development of accommodation in tourist areas.
The deal is that you get a property at a substantially reduced price, as there is no 19.6pc VAT charge, but you agree to let it through a management company for a number of years.
RENTING a property long-term provides you with a certain security whilst searching for a dream home in France, but finding a place can be tough.
All the books on buying in France recommend renting a place first so that you can get a better idea of an area, and see it outside of just two weeks in the middle of August.
AH, yes. I’m always thrilled if I mention The Mushroom Poisoning to a local, and they respond by saying “I heard”. There’s usually a touch of irony playing about their eyes, writes Gemma Driver.
THE Alliance Française in Manchester celebrated July 14 with a special dance show in a unique location.
HAVE you ever thought of offering your gîte to house-hunters instead of holidaymakers, and so taking the stress of changeovers off your shoulders?
MANY people move to France to rest up and chill out, not to become a property developer and begin overseeing the creation of five villas with views of the Pyrenees.
A FILM about a French chef who served at Croxteth Hall, in Liverpool, is to be shown at the stately home on July 14.
MANY people buy a property in France without first taking out a survey, beyond taking a quick look at the walls and the roof.
But as prices rise then it may be wise to either take a more thorough look at your potential purchase or turn to the services of a surveyor.
HERE’S a handy website to keep all those addresses, emails and thoughts in one place whilst looking for French property.