Archive for July, 2009
French Property Trends For 2009
According to Brice Bonato Managing Director of Sextant French Property Agents the French property market looks set for an interesting 2009 due to a mixture of further price reductions cut in interest rates and a good deal of properties on offers both in resale and new build in France markets.
Although most of the people here in the UK looking to purchase a property in France seem to be waiting to see what will happen especially with the current state of the Sterling others are actively looking and negotiating very good deals. In fact some have realised that given the combination of price reductions and lower offers being accepted prices of most properties on the French market have remained stable in sterling terms the 25 fall in the pound’s value that occurred over the past year has put many potential purchasers off; which is easily understandable.
Indeed the current situation favours purchasers rather than vendors and most are accepting offers that would have seemed comical just a few months ago. Everybody is in agreement that the first six months of 2009 should remain a buyers market and as such be an excellent time to buy a property in France. Then it would not be surprising to see prices go up again and then as a consequence the return of mass purchasers; the best deals will be gone by then as vendors wont be in a position where they have to agree to low offers.
In the Cotes dArmor department of Brittany which has always been the most popular market with British expatriates not only for its historical connection with the British isles but also because of its longestablished transport links with the UK the average cost for a house is now 161 540 ; even though Brits purchased less properties in this corner of France over the last year than previously due to the economic downturn they still represented 25 of buyers in the first part of 2008. Areas further afield like Loudeac or Carhaix Plouguer remain favourites as prices are considerably cheaper than resorts closer to the sea like Saint Malo for example; it is not unusual to see habitable properties go under 50000 in traditional little villages such as these.
In the Dordogne also a popular destination for property hunters from the UK the average cost for a house is now 150 100 ; the credit crisis is now having a dramatic impact on the prices of properties that have in the past been popular with British buyers especially the higher value and stone houses properties that are at reduced prices as owners are conveying a willingness to accept much lower offers. In the North of the department in hamlets like Nontron or small villages such as La Coquille prices remain really cheaper than the area surrounding Bergerac where one would find the international airport and guaranteed bargains are to be made by people with a good knowledge of the market.
In the Limousin which remains the cheapest place in France for someone looking to purchase a property the average cost for a house is now 92 200 ; the Creuse department remains the cheapest of all with a 2bedroom house costing an average 68 600 . Prices are expected to drop a further 5 to 10 in the course of 2009 but nobody really expects it to go below this as prices are already very low. On top of that the opening of the new airport in Brive la Gaillarde expected soon should see prices in the Correze department increase especially in the villages that could be reached in less than 1 hour from the international airport.
In the Languedoc region the favourite place for brits looking for the sun alongside the French food wine and way of living the average cost of a house is now 209 500 ; the Aude department popular with people looking around Carcassonne and Perpignan or generally close to the sea remains the cheapest with a 2bedroom house costing an average 157 900 the Gard and Herault departments most popular with people looking for a Provencestyle move are very close in prices with the average cost for a house being respectively 231500 and 232 000 prices in this region are expected to drop a further 5 to 10 over the next year but most properties are having their prices reduced and owners seem content to accept much lower offers in this corner of France also.
Finally in the Normandy region also a traditional destination for property hunters from the UK due to the proximity to England the average cost for a house is now 156 800 ; prices have decreased during 2008 and are expected to stabilize next year.
As a conclusion the uncertainty in Britain in particular and in the world in general may encourage people to buy in France. Indeed compared with the other overseas markets France offers a very protective purchasing system and low capital gain tax and is a long standing tried and tested market without the various risks that some of the emerging markets offer. And in todays current climate safety is priceless.
About the writer: Matthieu Cany is Director of Sextant French Property
Four Good Reasons To Use Viral E-books
It is a well known and widely accepted fact that Ebooks….FREE Ebooks…are one of the best weapons in a viral marketing campaign arsenal. Here are four good reasons why this is true today and will continue to be true for the foreseeable future:
1.Ebooks are cheap to produce and don’t take long to set up. If you have articles that you have already written about the subject you are promoting you can simply combine these articles into an Ebook. If on the other hand writing isn’t your forte you can use rebrandable Ebooks that have been produced by others. Just use your favorite search engine and do a web search for “rebrandable Ebooks”. You will get a lot of hits and have many to choose from. One way to distribute these Ebooks to visitors to your website is to give them as a free gift for subscribing to your newsletter. If your Ebook contains material that people will want to share with their friends and family they will pass it along to them… they will pass it along to others…and you will make money.
2.Ebooks are capable of reaching a large audience. The only limiting factor is the enthusiasm or the participants. Therefore it is absolutely vital that your Ebook contain something that people will want to share like timely information or humor. Remember that people like to know something that the rest of the world needs to know. They will pass along something that makes them look like they are intheknow.
3.Ebooks are a way to sell other products other than the one you originally targeted. For example; if you are selling garden products your customers could also be interesting in Ebooks about lawns trees landscaping etc.
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Finding Organic Foods In Phoenix
When you are ready to purchase of the Phoenix homes for sale you will be sure to go to a Phoenix real estate agent who will analyze the many Phoenix Arizona condos in order to help you find the perfect home. After you are all settled into your new home you will have time to begin to explore the city and what it has to offer. People who are interested in maintaining a healthy lifestyle will find several opportunities to get outside for exercise but part of your good health has to do with the food you eat. There are several ways for a new homeowner to find excellent organic foods sources in Phoenix.
Organic foods can come from no farther away than your own backyard. Homeowners who also love to cook understand the value of having the freshest produce grown to organic standards. You could endeavor to do this by installing a potager on your property. Potager is a French term for “kitchen garden” and as the name implies your garden is grown with the purpose of providing you with ingredients for your meals. During World War II in America they were known as Victory gardens. Potagers are wonderful because you control the growing conditions of each plant and can ensure that no chemicals are used. You also have the ultimate choice of what to grow. You can grow unusual varieties of vegetables fruits and herbs that are not available in stores because they do not hold up well in shipping. How about white ‘Casper’ eggplant or ‘Purple Haze’ carrots? You also are allowed the pleasure of picking each food at its prime so that your meals will be full of flavor. Certain vegetables can be grown along with flowers to make an interesting and unique garden and because of the mild climate homeowners in Phoenix can usually enjoy homegrown vegetables year round.
If you don’t have time to grow your own there are many wonderful options for finding organic foods. One is to attend a farmers’ market. Foods are often locally grown and organic and because they do not spend days in transit they taste better. You might try the Downtown Phoenix Public Market or Roadrunner Park Farmers’ Market on Saturdays.
Another place where organic foods are offered is through a CSA or community supported agriculture farm. One such farm is Crooked Sky Farms located in several spots around the Phoenix area. Subscribers to the farm pay a fee at the beginning of the growing season which goes directly to the farmer and then the farmer provides the subscriber with seasonal fresh produce at regular intervals usually once a week.
You will find excellent sources for organically grown foods in Phoenix. Your good health will thank you for it.
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