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      <title>Laws toughen for rentals</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title>Buying in Beaulieu</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 08:16:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Property news flash</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Property news flash</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>New Cannes residence to open in 2014</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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'. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Follow the coast to Italy</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Yes indeed, the hillside between Nice and the Italian border is highly developed. Nevertheless, with its dramatic sea views, this remains one of the loveliest stretches of the Côte d'Azur.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Rains reveal hidden truths</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Dismal, damp, cold weather with the occasional, and sometimes sustained, heavy downpour may not seem like an ideal time to view properties. But if you've seen one in lovely weather which took your fancy, now is a good time to go back and check out a few basics. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>France property viability confirmed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[As we come out of 2011, Trevor Leggett of Leggett Immobilier, which covers most of France (including Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur) through a network of qualified agents, has this to say...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Buying property in France is still viable</title>
      <description><![CDATA[According to a Bank of England expert, UK house prices may never return to their pre-recession levels. The home-ownership outlook is also gloomy for first-time buyers, as they may have to wait years before saving enough money to put down the large deposits demanded for mortgage applicants. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Property update</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The real estate market has a lot to consider with recent austerity and tax changes. To help you understand it all, here's a little newsflash.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Liguria – the perfect residence!</title>
      <description><![CDATA[From the Mediterranean sea, mountains and untouched nature, to exploring the ancient streets, cycling along the seafront and taking in the breathtaking views, the Riviera is everything you could dream of and more. With Roman bridges, historic churches and medieval villages, this region holds more than 2000 years of history. Meanwhile, a moderate climate all year round, endless hours of sunshine and a crystal clear ocean that was awarded the 'Bandiera Blu' environmental prize makes the Riviera a true paradise.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>News Flash: weekend property expos</title>
      <description><![CDATA[If you missed out on the recent Foire Internationale in Marseille or the Toulon-Var-Provence property exhibition, and have a new-build, extension project or want the latest ideas on cost-effective environmentally friendly heating systems, then don’t miss this weekend’s 27th edition of the Salon de l’Habitat in Toulon.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:35:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Property exhibition can help explain new Capital Gains Tax</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Would-be buyers or sellers of property in the Var and surrounding area may like to note that the 5th edition of the annual Toulon-Var-Provence property exhibition (Le salon de l’immobilier Toulon-Var-Provence) will take place from Friday 16th to Sunday 18th September in the Palais des Congrès Neptune, Centre Mayol, Toulon. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:48:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Property price guide for the region</title>
      <description><![CDATA[It’s not often that we suggest our readers get someone to help them study a French magazine, but those interested in buying a property in our region would do well to read the latest regional edition of L’Express magazine. The property markets in Nice, Cannes and Antibes are discussed, from studios averaging 140,000 euros to 1.5 million euro villas. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Homework for property hunters</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Beyond bars and locks</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Closed shutters, metal bars over small windows you don't look out from, such as those in the bathroom and toilet, and mandatory three-point locks on front doors, may not be sufficient to protect your home from intruders if you are often out or away. ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Wanted: student digs on the Riviera</title>
      <description><![CDATA[This is the time of the year when future students starting higher education are chasing around looking for cheap rental accommodation if they’re not entitled to university accommodation or can’t find what they want through the national organisation responsible for student social services (www.cnous.fr  and also available in English). ]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Tent comes down, property goes up?</title>
      <description><![CDATA[After nearly five years the huge marquee in the centre of Saint Tropez struck camp last month giving ground to a residential development project that has been in the offing since the mid 1990s.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:58:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>The time is now for Toulon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Toulon, the Var's largest town and administrative capital, is spread out between the Faron mountain and the sea. It is the third largest town in the Provence-Côte d'Azur area, after Marseille and Nice and is best known as the naval base for France's Mediterranean navy. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/real-estate-article/items/the-time-is-now-for-toulon-2007.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Paris named top city for property investment</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Paris is the best property-investment city in the world at the moment, according to a recent UK survey reported on French television, with an increase of 22 per cent in property values over the last 12 months. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/real-estate-article/items/paris-named-top-city-for-property-investment-1107.html</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Avoid the nightmare scenario</title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Top tips for buyers</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Riviera Times takes a look at the property market in our region and in 2011 advises prospective buyers to particularly consider the following:]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Government scraps second home surcharge</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The French government has abandoned plans for a controversial surcharge on foreign owned second homes. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/real-estate-article/items/government-scraps-second-home-surcharge-2206.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:04:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Flying-saucer spotted in the heart of Provence</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Building regulations covering new constructions and extensions are strict in France. As a rule any project that does not fit in with the local landscape, allotted amount of building land and contemporary architectural style for the area will be rejected. ]]></description>
      <link>http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/real-estate-article/items/flying-saucer-spotted-in-the-heart-of-provencel-1506.html</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <title>Total tranquility</title>
      <description><![CDATA[With views over the Estérel and the quaint hill top villages, the Terre Blanche resort has a perfect position, enveloped as it is in the heart of the idyllic Provençal countryside.]]></description>
      <link>http://www.rivieratimes.com/index.php/real-estate-article/items/total-tranquility-0306.html</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:55:00 +0000</pubDate>
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