December is the perfect time to search for a house in France – although in many parts of France you will be enjoying clear blue skies and sunshine, albeit with colder temperatures – you will be seeing it at its worst – bare trees, possibly bad weather, dark nights etc so what better time to choose where you would like to buy than now.  You will see any bad points and be able to make a much clearer decision.    Owners of properties are notoriously more negotiable just before Christmas as everyone would like to start a new year without worrying about anything and being able to get on with their lives in the way they would like to.    Flights are cheap at present and hotels too so why not make that trip that you have been promising to do all year and  visit some properties to get an idea of what you can find for your money as well as leaving time to enjoy some wonderful meals, often close to a lovely open fire.  You will also find that the agents have time to show you around the area as well as the houses during this quieter period – so dont leave it until everyone else is booking to go – give yourself an early Christmas present of a few days off and maybe pick up a bargain too.