19.02.2012 0
Real Estate: Owners charge what they want in this seaside village
Spending big in Eze
The great advantage of sunny seaside villages is that they're all easily accessible by train. And this must rank as one of the greatest little train journeys in the world - following the Mediterranean coastline east from Nice. Fancy taking it easy in Eze? Well, that's our next stop
Read more … Spending big in Eze13.02.2012 0
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Iconic building severly damaged by fire
Apartment fire Marseille
A fire that began last Thursday in Marseille in the listed apartment block designed by the internationally renowned architect Le Corbusier, was finally extinguished early Friday morning. All residents, some of whom have lived in ‘La Cité radieuse’ since it was completed in 1952, had to be evacuated.
Read more … Apartment fire Marseille06.02.2012 0
Provence & Côte d'Azur: Updates on property news
Property news flash
A proposal to increase building percentage on residential land, EDF bill reductions, and a home expo in Saint Raphaël.
Read more … Property news flash30.01.2012 0
Real Estate: France debates new consumer protection proposals
Laws toughen for rentals
As The Riviera Times went to press at the end of 2011 for the January 2012 edition, the French Senate were still considering the proposals for reinforcing consumer protection in the housing market drawn up by Frédéric Lefebvre, the junior minister concerned. The proposals had already received a majority vote in favour in October by the French National Assembly. After the Senate, the proposals, which are likely to contain some amendments, go back to the National Assembly for a final vote, following the usual parliamentary law-making process.
Read more … Laws toughen for rentals28.01.2012 0
Provence & Côte d'Azur: In our new property series following the coast to Italy, we put luxury in the spotlight
Buying in Beaulieu
Next stop on our seaside journey towards Italy is Beaulieu-sur-Mer, with its beautiful Belle Epoque buildings. The property market divides into four sectors: firstly the centre-ville; then, to the east and on the other side of the port is La Petite Afrique where you will find waterside villas at eye-watering prices; the Casino sector of town is third and home to one of the finest Belle Epoque buildings in the area - Le Bristol; and finally you'll need a lucky streak at the former if you are to afford a villa in the residential area known as Edouard VII, named after the eponymous boulevard running north to the Moyenne Corniche.
Read more … Buying in Beaulieu23.01.2012 0
Property news flash
The reporting system on the energy consumption rating (Diagnostique de Performance Energétique (DPE)) for properties for sale which was first introduced in 2006, and for properties for let in 2007, has been improved since the beginning of 2012.
Read more … Property news flash17.01.2012 0
France: new law for landlords
Property news flash
The French government has just introduced a tax, effective from January 1st, applying to rental income from furnished or unfurnished rooms below 14m2 where the monthly rent exceeds 40 euros per square metre.
Read more … Property news flash13.01.2012 0
Real Estate: Parc Eugénie comes to life with Altarea Cogedim
New Cannes residence to open in 2014
In the heart of a park laced with exquisite trees and beauty, the highly sought-after Oxford district of Cannes is welcoming a luxurious residence developed by top real-estate investor 'Altarea Cogedim'.
Read more … New Cannes residence to open in 2014Mortgage brokers
| Financial Institution | Mike Lorimer | RFP Riviera Financial Planning sarl |
| Contact | Mike Lorimer Tel: +33 (0)4 93 74 73 35 Mob: +33 (0)6 21 85 84 42 Email: info@mikelorimer.com www.mikelorimer.com |
Yves Derrien Tel: +33 (0)4 93 00 11 71 Email: info@rfp.fr www.rfp.fr |
| Languages spoken | English | English French German |
| Description | Specialising in helping international clients obtain mortgages, re-mortgages and equity releases for French properties. | Real estate financing in France provided by European banks and unit-linked life insurance from a range of European insurance companies. Specialist international financial advice, from a qualified IFA, regarding relocation from anywhere in Europe to Switzerland, France or Monaco. |
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| Financial Institution | JYSKE Bank |
| Contact | Camille Marne Thomas Nielsen Tel: +33 (0)4 93 39 39 00 Fax: +33 (0)4 93 39 39 02 Email: info@jyskebank.fr www.jbpb.fr |
| Languages spoken | English French Danish German Swedish Norwegian |
| Description | The various credit solutions are a part of our Wealth Management program. Please, contact one of our local advisers in Cannes in order to see what a Wealth Plan can do for you and your future. Wealth management and life style planning through a 360 degree holistic approach established with your personal adviser based upon your current situation and future requirements to relocation plans, inheritance, taxation, investment, asset portfolio management, and daily Netbank services. |
Mortgage conditions
| Financial Institution | ABN AMRO Private Banking |
| Contact | Rob Schols, PC't Hart, Esmeralda Keijzer Tel: +33 (0)4 97 03 83 32 Email: rob.schols@fr.abnamro.com www.jbpb.fr |
| Languages spoken | English French Dutch German |
| Description | To finance your new home, we offer tailor-made advice, jointly with our International Estate planners including tax issues, inheritance questions, etc. In addition to mortgages, we also offer equity releases on your existing property. |
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