22.04.2012 0

Real Estate: A de bric et de broc aspect offers good variety

Buying in Saint Roman

We continue our coastal property series, bypassing the Principality of Monaco and rolling straight into Saint Roman. On the eastern Monegasque border, Saint Roman - part of the commune of Roquebrune Cap Martin - extends north towards the Moyenne Corniche and east to the Quatre Chemins roundabout.Read more …

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26.02.2012 0

Real Estate: There’s a lot you need to know before you buy

Apartment appeal

It is estimated that 45 per cent of all homes in France, whether rented or owned, are apartments in towns and cities. Regulations covering the purchase, management and maintenance of apartments are comprehensive, and buyers' interests are well protected.Read more …

25.08.2011 1

Real Estate: Latest issue of French magazine is something of a bible for anyone looking to buy property in the Alpes-Maritimes

Homework for property hunters

It’s not often that we suggest our readers study a French magazine (or get someone to help them), but those readers who are interested in buying a property in our region at the moment would do well to do this with the latest regional edition of 'L’Express' magazine. Read more …

01.07.2011 0

Inspiring RealEstate ensures that the dream becomes the reality

Avoid the nightmare scenario

Bought, built - and failed? Inspiring Real-Estate applies ‘German efficiency’ and makes sure that your dream of a holiday home on the French Riviera doesn’t become a nightmare. Highly expensive invoices with unclear items, language barriers and large differences in working style: whenever the German engineer Jörg Frauenfeld visited the Côte d’Azur, he met people from all around the world, who told him their personal disaster stories of building a second home on the Côte. With that in mind, he created his project management company, Inspiring RealEstate, in the Alpes- Maritimes region.Read more …

25.06.2011 3

Real Estate: Energy rating, tax relief, zero interest and rising prices

Top tips for buyers

The Riviera Times takes a look at the property market in our region and in 2011 advises prospective buyers to particularly consider the following:Read more …

26.05.2011 0

Provence & Côte d’Azur: More people on the French Riviera are having private pools says FNAIM

Private pools are in fashion

With the early arrival of summer weather making a splash the home-owners’ swimming pool market looks set to continue growing after the poor years of 2008 and 2009.Read more …

19.05.2011 0

Real estate: The pros and cons of having a managing agent

Maintaining the estate

If you’re buying a medium-sized house built in the last 30 years which stands on a plot occupying under 1000 squared metres, or if you’re having one built on a plot that size, the chances are that your home will be in a private housing estate (lotissement pavillonnaire).Read more …

16.05.2011 3

Real estate: French budget aims to cut deficit by using property tax loophole to raise 176m euros

French government slaps new council tax on foreign-owned second homes

A French cabinet ruling last week has approved a new council tax that will be imposed on property belonging to non-residents. It will affect 360,000 properties across the country, many of which are holiday homes owned by British and Dutch foreigners.Read more …

11.04.2011 0

Real Estate: MP stands firm in wake of government's decision to scrap his reforms

François Scellier defends his buy-to-let scheme

François Scellier, the man who created the Scellier tax reduction scheme for purchasers of buy-to-let properties, was interviewed at the recent Salon de l’Immobilier in Nice. Read more …

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Mortgage 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.

Mortgage brokers

Financial Institution ABN AMRO
Contact Rob Schols
PC't Hart
Esmeralda Keijzer
Tel: +33 (0)4 97 03 83 32
rob.schols@fr.abnamro.com
Languages spoken English
French
German
Dutch
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.

Mortgage brokers

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.

To be listed here please call +33 (0)4 97 00 11 22 or per Email: p.benzing@mediterra.com

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