An ever popular 2nd home and retirement location for the British, France still offers excellent value for money.

Made up of 21 regions, bordering Germany, Luxemburg, Switzerland and Italy, with coasts on the English Channel, the Atlantic and Mediterranean. France has varied scenery, from Mountain ranges with some of the best skiing in the World to chic coastal resorts such as Cannes and Nice.

The country has so much to offer; fantastic cities, quaint villages, art, fashion, wonderful food and Wine, a temperate climate and most of all, a relaxing lifestyle.

France is country rich in history and culture, one of the most tourist visited countries in the World, and getting there is easy and good value.

The property market in France has traditionally been stable, with steady growth and demand over many years. The recent increase in overseas home ownership has driven prices up but it is still possible to buy habitable homes in great locations from £30,000 or a castle at £500,000. Financing property here is straight forward, subject to status, the legalities are not too complicated and you can still find character property to renovate at remarkably low prices.

Investment-originated developments are particularly interesting at the present, with leaseback options and exciting build types.