“I think it is quite a tricky thing to buy a property in another country, even if you have come on holiday regularly to France and if you speak the language but there is always a horrible doubt that you might be ripped off as you don’t really know the system.
Totally Property Group Financial Advice - What documentation do you need?
Although you may have 30 or 45 days to get a mortgage agreement (depending on the contract) after the Compromis de Vente has been signed, it’s best to start building your mortgage file as quickly as possible. What follows should be everything you need to […]
Totally Riviera speaks to Peter Brooke a financial Consultant with Spectrum-IFA. He explains how to buy your property and not be stung by exchange rates and the credit crisis
It may appear nothing short of madness at the moment to be investing in foreign property. Interest rates are up, and sterling is weak compared to the euro. […]
Words by Professor Charles Mulvey from Perth Western Australia. Everyone told me I must be mad. I bought an apartment in Nice off the internet – I didn’t even see until after it had been renovated and furnished. Nobody who’s been there thinks I mad now – they all think that it was a great […]
Article by Raymond Blanc published in the Times Newspaper 24th of May, 2008
WEARING a pink bib, and with the crashing noise of the waves below me on one of the most beautiful coastlines in France, I’m enjoying the best bouillabaisse I’ve ever had.
I’m not in Marseilles, where the typical fish platter is often made for […]
2008 has already held many surprises all over the globe, however businesses in the mountainous region of the Southern Alps will certainly being sighing in relief. For all winter sport fans, this winter’s snow fall has been superb!
There are more ways to travel to, and around, the Riviera than you think and some of them can be relaxing and enjoyable.
Totally Riviera - The Cote d’Azur’s premier British run property finding company - launched it’s new revolutionary video service this week. Clients of the company will now be able to view an apartment or villa, in detail from the comfort of their own home or office.
Totally Riviera’s Head of Sales for Nice, Kari Clouston […]
Review by Nicole Wright, Monaco private banker by day - restaurant sleuth by night. Blink and you will miss it. Tucked away between a florists and piano shop, La Sapore, just behind Place Garibaldi, is easy to overlook. For six months I did just that until one day curiosity got the better of me and […]
What follows is an update for all EU citizens regarding the level of health care you will receive under new French regulation
This update has been kindly contributed by Peter Brooke of The Spectrum IFA Group.
IMPORTANT UPDATE - January 2008
Healthcare reforms for non-French Nationals living in France.
After many months of discussion between the French Ministry of […]
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