12.05.2013 0

Real estate: Prehistoric and not for the faint hearted

Property Series: Ramatuelle

Flints found on Cap Taillat in the commune of Ramatuelle confirm the presence of Palaeolithic man around 30,000 BC. Had real estate agents been around in those distant times, they would probably have been ancestors of the Barrancos. Nicolas runs Saint Tropez Immobilier with his father Joseph, who has been selling property on the peninsula for over 30 years. Read more …

PACA region (2)

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:

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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 conditions

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.

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

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