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 …

19.04.2013 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Tourists are spoilt for choice in terms of accommodation at this year's Cannes Film Festival

Cannes residents cash in on the film festival

The number of people handing over the keys to their homes during the Cannes Film Festival has increased four-fold this year. And it's not only luxury apartments on the Croisette that are up for grabs, homes of all sizes and budgets will be available as owners try to cash in on the prestigious event. Read more …

17.04.2013 2

Provence & Côte d’Azur: Is this a sign of things to come in Côte real estate?

Slight dip in property prices, but will it last?

For the first time in a decade, property rates on the Côte d'Azur have dipped over the course of one year. However, the National Federation of Real Estate (FNAIM) has warned that buyers should not expect plummetting prices in the months to come, saying the most we can hope for is regularity. Read more …

07.04.2013 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: Larger houses in the region are selling well, with one recent sale of 900,000 euros for 150 square metres

Property series: Gassin

The commune of Gassin, with a population of circa 3,000 - 400 of whom live in the old village, is an ancient Celto-Ligurian oppidum. Perched on a rocky promontory 160 metres above sea level and less than four kilometres from the coast, the village overlooks a landscape of vineyards, woodland, and the Gulf of Saint Tropez. From the medieval terrace of the ramparts, you take in views from the Hyères islands to the snowy alpine peaks via the Massif des Maures. It is one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France.Read more …

13.03.2013 0

Provence & Côte d'Azur: International businesses use Cannes as a platform to launch the latest news

Germany top target for investors

Germany is the number one target for European property investors in 2013, while London stands out as the single most attractive city for the second consecutive year, according to the latest research by global property advisor CBRE. The announcement was made today at the annual real estate trade show in Cannes, MIPIM.Read more …

27.01.2013 0

Real Estate: Quiet village life with prices that defy national trends

Property series: Villeneuve Loubet

As we near the end of our journey following the Loup from its source to the Mediterranean, we arrive at the village of Villeneuve Loubet. According to estate agent Bernard Bennaiche, many Niçois don't even know it's there. Read more …

13.01.2013 0

Advertorial: RFP Director Yves Derrien talks investment

A look at the markets

How did the financial markets evolve in 2012? 2012 was a bumpy year for the financial markets, especially in Europe, as stock indexes experienced a huge drop between March and May because of the European sovereign debt crisis, before rebounding. Read more …

27.12.2012 0

Property: Estates in the Loup Valley for the security conscious wanting a sea view

Property series: Domaine des Hauts de Vaugrenier

The Domaine des Hauts de Vaugrenier is a high-end residential domain of circa 1,400 residences - villas and apartments - situated above the old village of Villeneuve-Loubet north of the A8 motorway. Read more …

10.12.2012 1

Real Estate: Property market to be hit with new tax in 2013

Holiday home tax hike

Owners of second homes in the French Riviera will not be hit with a new ‘super tax’ as initially proposed by the French government. MPs failed to back the plan in the Assemby, instead opting to increase taxes for all property owners who sell and make a profit on their second homes. Read more …

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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.

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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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