The weather throughout September in the Southen part of France has been amazing, sunny, warm and just like summer.  With flights at rock bottom prices and hotels offering lower rates it is an ideal time to visit the areas you are thinking of buying in to see what is available.  The  holiday rental season for properties is normally May to October,  6 months as well as Easter, Chrismas and the occasional weeks in February and November, so that if you would love to buy but dont have enough time to use the property, now could be the time to buy and then let the property when you cant use it.   The rentals will pay off your mortgage and expenses on the property depending on how long you dont need to use it.  In this way you can get other people to ‘buy ‘ your property for you, ie pay your mortgage, so that it might be all paid off by the time you are ready and able to use it for longer periods.  With prices lower than last year it is well worth making a trip to view so give us a call and we will arrange viewings for you with our agents with no obligation to buy.

The French property show last week was well attended and we at Latitudes found that people were really fed up of waiting to see what happens and had decided that they were ready to take things further and go and look in France to see what they can find for their budget – even if, in some cases they had reduced it.   Prices are bound to rise from here on in with France being least affected by recession and mortgages continuing to be available.   The exhibition provides potential buyers with all the information they need regarding how to buy, where to buy, the legal system, the French market, how to get work done etc – all the facts are provided by the many stand holders so that it makes a worthwhile visit.  For those who missed it, there will be another one coming up at Earls Court in January so hope to see you there to help and advise you.    However if you are not able to attend please dont hesitate to give us a call and we will be happy to give you all the information you require and do some research for you to find the ideal property if we dont already have some suitable properties to send to you.   Our service is free as we work in association with French agencies and share the standard commission which is included in the listed price, so that you pay exactly the same as you will do if you go direct to an agency in France.

With the turn around imminent in the property market why not beat the crowds and the price increases and come to The French Property Exhibition at Olympia on 11th, 12th and 13th September and see what is on offer.   Latitudes will have a selection of their properties on view and be able to offer their expertise as well as the invaluable knowledge of their local agents who will be on their stand with them.