30.01.2012 0

Real Estate: France debates new consumer protection proposals

Laws toughen for rentals

France debates new consumer protection proposals

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 …

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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 …

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 …

07.03.2011 0

Real Estate: World's biggest real estate fair starts tomorrow in Cannes

MIPIM focus on UK

Entrance to the MIPIM convention

Across the United Kingdom, as the fall in property prices hits home and the government cuts start to bite, there are not many reasons to be optimistic about the British housing market. Read more …

03.11.2010 0

Real Estate: French news report suggests average cost of property is 4,000 to 6,000 euros per square metre

Cannes houses prices most expensive in region

Port in Cannes

The highlight of a news report, Tuesday 2nd November, about Cannes property prices on the French TF1 TV channel was a top-of-the-market real estate agency reporting a recent apartment sale that worked out at 40,000 euros, yes 40,000, per m2.Read more …

01.06.2010 0

Advertorial: Riviera’s first garden pavilions that smell as divine as they look

Perfect pavilions

Eco-friendly red cedar buildings

When you have been building garden pavilions for as long as Crown Pavilions, you tend to know a thing or two about wood preservation. Rain, sun, snow, ice, storms… customers want their investment to last for many years without the timber rotting, splitting, warping or being eaten away by insects.Read more …

17.03.2010 0

Real Estate: The biggest real estate event of the year kicks off in Cannes

MIPIM moves beyond the crisis

A registration tent at Mipim

Professionals working in real estate and property development as well as investors seeking new opportunities cannot afford to miss MIPIM in Cannes, which opened yesterday and runs until Friday.Read more …

10.10.2008 0

Real Estate: Recent figures show downturn in the market

Financial crisis impacts housing market on the Côte d’Azur

At a press conference yesterday, Jérôme Renaud, president of FNAIM Côte d’Azur confirmed what many had believed was inevitable, a downturn in the housing market on the Côte due to the international financial crisis.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 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
Interest p.a.
variable		 3 months
variable rates
EUR 4,75%
USD 4,94%
GBP 5,30%
CHF 4,28%
JPY 4,47%
Interest p.a.
fixed		 3 months interest period.
5-35 years with max 10 years interest only.
Min. loan € 250,000.
Loan Ratio Max 65% of valuation.
Up to 100% with extra
collateral.
Sanctioning Process 7 days
Mortgage Insurance No
Fees 0,25 %
min. € 750

From: 1st of February 2012

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Toll increases start tomorrow

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