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The 104% French mortgage

If you are looking for financing for your new leaseback project, the 104% mortgage product is one of the best financial products of the moment. Launched this July by a French bank, you only need to pay the bank fees. There are two options available with this [...]

There are a number of reasons for buyers to invest in France through leaseback property resales as opposed to buying off-plan. Before we list those reasons, we shall remind you what a leaseback is. Buying under the French leaseback scheme is like obtaining a discounted purchase price, with the VAT element ( 19.6% of the price [...]

Which French Leaseback should I choose?

Nowadays, if you want to finance your French leaseback property, it is better to select one which has a yield lower than 5%; otherwise, banks might decline your mortgage because they will be afraid that the management company of your leaseback will not fulfil all the financial requirements. . However, buying conditions in France are currently excellent. [...]

New Mortgage with variable rate available

The French banks usually index their rates to Euribor 3-month currently at 0.827%. But if you are currently looking for a mortgage to finance your project, a new financial product with variable rate might be suitable for you. One of our French bank partners just launched a new product in order to finance a holiday home [...]

Euro Update

Sterling appreciates against the euro to levels last seen in December 2008. Sterling’s appreciation against the euro continued last week with a new 18-month high recorded at €1.2114, whilst a higher low was seen at €1.1715. The main releases from the UK saw the publication of the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) figures, [...]

French Rural Property Index updated!

Sextant French Properties helps people to find their dream house in France, whether it be a holiday home or a permanent residence. In order to guide their customers during their search they created the French Rural Property Index which is updated regularly. A few months ago, Sextant French Properties created its own property index, the “French [...]

New property developments in Italy

We hope to develop more working relationships in Calabria; the unspoilt region in the deep south, Tuscany; the region renowned for its beautiful landscapes and rich artistic legacy and Le Marche; famous for its 180 km of coastline and stunning beaches. There are currently two new-builds on the website. These new residences offer both [...]

Les Senioriales d’Equemauville – A Retirement Paradise in Normandy

The Normandy coast is now the scene of an entirely new type of housing development. ADDRESS: Equemauville PRICES: €164k – €355k DEPOSIT: €3,000 ACCOMMODATION: 1-3 bedrooms SIZE: 51sqm – 105sqm This development “Les Senioriales d’Equemauville” is aimed specifically at those who wish to spend their autumn years’ ensconced in a comfortable seaside surrounding. These duplex [...]

Only one unit left in this leaseback next to Paris

The Domaine of the Val de Seine – Only one unit left! Act fast to snap up this last available unit in a luxury business development just outside of Paris! This 4-star leaseback business residency offers spacious accommodation which is ideally located at the gateway of Paris, in Sainte Assise Beaulieu. The development [...]

New in Languedoc: Beautiful house with leaseback opportunity

Looking to invest in an expanding housing market? Look no further than the new estate at Saint Benoit in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. These new houses give the perfect opportunity to enjoy a holiday and rake in profits at the same time! A vineyard and Spa estate, Saint Benoit offers both the ancient and [...]