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or British buyers that are looking
for a room with a view, this is a
global trend. The brief is simple -
the properties should be bright
and spacious, with plenty of
outside space and a home offi ce.
Second-home owners are now
coming to their holiday homes
for extended periods, rather than
just the traditional two-week
summer holiday.
We are fortunate that
the French Government has a
successful broadband strategy in
place. France Très Haut Debit set a
target of fast (30mbs) broadband
access by the end of 2022, with
fi bre for all by 2025. They have
assigned 3.3bn euros to the plan,
with extra budget specifi cally
allocated for rural areas. Good
news for châteaux owners and
those living on country estates.
It had been thought that the
Post-Brexit 90-day rule would
have a big impact on British
owners, but the truth is that
three months is actually plenty
of time for most people. Demand
continues to soar. After all, France
continues to offer one of the
2.
4.
highest qualities of life in Europe,
as well as a superb climate
and unbeatable restaurants. In
practice, it remains very easy to
buy property in France - it is a
well-regulated market, and the
buyer is well-protected.
We expect this trend to
continue over the coming years.
The issue at the top end of the
market in France is a lack of
suitable properties. Demand has
never been higher, and if you are
thinking of selling your French
property, there has probably
never been a better time -
particularly if you have a room
with a view!
Magnifi cent historic Italian style château with 65
acres of park and woodland, guest accomodation,
outbuildings and orangerie.
• Loire-Atlantique. Ref: A13342 3 150 000 € HAI
DPE: Not Required
Tastefully renovated 18th century 'Monument Historique' château
with 9 bedrooms and off ering great potential for B&B or hotel.
• Dordogne. Ref: A07455 1 640 000 € HAI
DPE: Not Required