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Why invest in France:
France has always been a staple favourite amongst overseas property purchasers. Pretty villages, award-winning beaches and chateaux continue to draw homebuyers to France, as do top ski-resorts and culture-crammed cities, not to mention that overriding sense of natural chic and sophistication that foreign visitors always find so enticing.
In fact, over the past five years the number of British registered home owners who have taken up residence in France has risen by a staggering 50%. Meanwhile, five times this amount of properties have been purchased as holiday homes by the British, reflecting an undying interest in France property as a sought after property location.
France’s proximity to the UK and the rest of Europe is a major factor influencing the success of the property market, allowing buyers to enjoy their properties cost effectively as well as cashing in eventual investment returns, while taking advantage of the slower pace of life, lower crime rates and the continental culture.
Statistics from The Economist reveal that the France property market grew by 87% between 1997 and 2005 reflecting a natural positive trend to the French real estate arena which is likely to continue.
Typically, over the years rural restoration properties have been popular amongst overseas investors as the French dream. However, more recently about one third of sales have been off-plan due largely to the government’s highly thought of leaseback schemes which offer long term fixed rentals and a refund of VAT on the purchase price (19.6%), representing a great incentive to property investors today.
Despite growth being slower than in other emerging markets, investors choose France as a far lower risk for more cautious investment. French property has historically increased in value and generated a sustainable rental income. In addition, the absence of political instability or potential economic volatility makes France an ever attractive option.
- Strong, stable property market
- Favourable investment environment with attractive tax breaks
- Within a short distance of the main countries of Europe
- Ever increasing inward and overseas investment
- Varied climate, ideal for your chosen activity
- Long term residential property price growth of circa 10% p.a.
- Net rental yields in the region of 7% - 10%
- Capital gains tax on property now halved to 16% to encourage foreign investment
- New-build and off-plan investment is now accounting for around one third of sales to the British.
- Strong tourist market as France is one of the World’s most visited country
- Excellent, modern transportation infrastructure and links with mainland Europe
With France property prices lower than in many other countries, an extremely strong rental market and certain tax advantages blended with a superior quality of life, France will continue to be a highly popular destination for the British and other Europeans.
