Is Property in the South of France Really That Expensive?

It is true that the South of France is one of theeven less at such keen prices: from just 113,000
most expensive areas of France for property forEuros you can invest in a spacious 1 bedroom
sale. However, if you are prepared toapartment with a terrace and with the option for
compromise a little on size there are plenty ofguaranteed rental of up to 4.78%.New Build
lovely little apartments and houses available forProperty for Sale:New build property has many
under 200,000 Euros.At the time of writing, oneadvantages:- Small notary fees of just 2 to 3%
incredibly good value residence on the Riviera justcompared to 7 to 10% for a traditional sale- Very
20 minutes from the beach in Signes is situated inlow maintenance costs as repairs are negligible-
an activity park surrounded by lush pine forest.Off-plan property will usually increase in value
This residence was designed as a hamlet and is anconsiderably by completion date 24-18 months
excellent place from which to explore the rest oflater- Builders guarantee for 10 years- You can
Provence - from its medieval villages to itsoften modify designs and choose interiors to suit
colourful landscape and Mediterranean coastline.your personal taste- Often an option for
Prices for studios start at 75,000 Euros and offerguaranteed rental income (depending on
either classic freehold or leaseback purchase withdevelopment)but perhaps older character
guaranteed rental income of up to 5% which isproperty is more to your taste? If you are
unusually high for this part of France with priceslooking for a small house in a rural provencal
equally low.Another highly sought after location invillage then with a budget of 200,000 Euros you
France is Uzes with its historical centre withcan get on the proverbial ladder.So even in the
remnants of its Roman past. Small boutiques,South of France you can find great value
unassuming restaurants tucked away in tinyproperty for sale....Nick Dowlatshahi is the
alleyways and its local markets rich in localmanaging director of Leapfrog Properties, a UK
produce fill the charming town. There is a luxuryspecialist agency in French property. Leapfrog
development only a few minutes walk from theoffer an online database of up to 200,000
historical centre at a prestigious addressproperties for sale in France plus a personal
surrounded by landscaped gardens with its ownservice from fluent French speakers to help you
private pool for the residents. It is not often youfind, view and buy your property.
see such a well located new build residence and