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Brits Can't get Enough

Despite doubts over UK citizens about whether to stay in Europe, when it comes to European real estate, the Brits can’t get enough.

That’s the conclusion from the latest Top of the Props report from leading consumer property website 'The Move Channel', which saw Europe take five out of March’s Top 10 destination places.

The survey showed that demand for European real estate rose, led by France with Spanish property in second place and Portugal in third, even though the pound has recently declined against the Euro due to the uncertainly over the Brexit vote in June.

At Cle France viewing trips are up by 37% year on year even with April showers!

Despite Brexit doubts, Brits still love European Property.

Spanish property drew 5.63% of total activity on the website, up from 3.48% in February 2016, while Portugal accounted for 2.86%. Turkey is in fourth on 2.86%, re-entering the Top Five for the second time in the first three months of 2016.

North America property also made a strong showing, with USA remaining the top destination, accounting for 13.45% of all enquiries and Canada also holding steady in fifth place on 2.61%.

The Move Channel Director Dan Johnson says, “Britain may be debating a Brexit, but buyers are still in love with European property"

“Despite the pound weakening against the euro in recent months, demand remains strong for the continent’s familiar holiday home hotspots, with Spain, Portugal, Italy and France all still in the Top Ten destinations"

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Blog submitted by: Alex at The French Property Network - Cle France.

Hi! Alex,

Many thanks for your speedy and very helpful reply. Ed

This may be the shortest 'testimonial' in the word ever! but it is an important point none the less.

A Cle France client, Ed, had a technical problem with accessing the Cle France newsletter and Alex fixed it quick, nice to know there is someone there to help and that is what we try and do everyday at Cle France. 

Changes to Notaires’ fees makes buying a French Property cheaper.

Recent reforms to Notaires’ fees will be coming into effect on 1st May 2016 and they will allow Notaires to be able to offer discounts to French Property Buyers, making your French property purchase even cheaper, yes that means you!

More Good News.

The reforms are part of the "Loi Macron" which has the aim of making French Property more commercially competitive and this is always welcome news for British buyers of French property especially as compared to the UK, French property is amazing value already.

Maximum Fees in place for the first time.

From 1st May 2016 the maximum fee a Notaire will be able to charge is 10% of the sale price with a minimum fee of 90 euros. This could result in substantial savings of up to 70% on low value property purchases.

As an Example - Buying a plot of land for €3,000 will now only incur a Notaire’s fee of 300 euros instead of the previous 900 euros.

For sales of 150,000 euros or more Notaires will be able to offer a discretionary discount of up to 10% of their fees. A key point however is that they are 'not required to tell the buyer' that this discretionary discount is available and so buyers should establish if this discount is to be applied at the outset and obtain written confirmation of any discount given.

However don't get too excited as these discounts only apply to the actual "Notaire’s fee" part of the Notaire's fee, let me explain...

The discretionary discount is available only on the part of the Notaire's fee that the Notaire earns, not to the taxes and charges which the Notaire collects for the government on completion. The term ‘Frais de Notaire’ (Notaire’s Fees) includes these taxes and charges and so the discount doesn’t apply to the whole amount.

So good news, we all like a discount and a saving after all and as a general point this change will only make the cost of buying a property in France cheaper than before so that is a welcome step.

Ask Cle France a Question.

Cle France have Property for sale in France through a large network of around 150 Cle France Agents who are French Registered Estate Agents.

Cle France add hundreds of new French property for sale added everyday! SIGN UP to our mailing list to keep up to date.

We have over 8000 houses for sale in France ranging from cheap houses to renovate right up to Luxury Dream Homes and perfectly charming Holiday Homes for sale. Countryside, town, village and coastal property for sale.

Create an account so that you can Save individual Properties and Searches on the website. Any updates to those properties and searches will be emailed to you on a regular basis.

Blog submitted by: Alex at The French Property Network - Cle France.

Hello Sharon,

Thanks for all the work done by yourself and your agent here in France. With a few exceptions everything has moved along well and we are settling into an easier live-style as we speak!

I would be happy to recommend both aspects of the operation; the initial contact via the web followed by the reception we encountered here in France.

Overall an very good experience.

Kind regards,

Dr C Scott MBCS.

So glad we found a great property for our client, we have passed his kind words onto our agent on the ground as well.

If you are looking to view and buy a house in Normandy, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"

Hi Cle France,

I'd be happy to put my positive comments on your website as the service with yourselves was excellent! 

We are settled and extremely happy with our new home in Guillac (in the Morbihan department of Brittany).

Cle France made buying a property in Brittany hassle free!

Their communication was amazing - any queries I had, Sharon responded almost immediately.

I thoroughly recommend Cle France to help you buy a lovely French Home! 

Nicky.

Nicky bought a house in Brittany with ease, so why not let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"!