Caroline Longstaffe · Living in Provence Expat Living in Lourmarin Our House in Provence December 19, 2017Contributor blog post by Caroline Longstaffe: Back in March I wrote about the excitement of returning somewhere special, to Lourmarin, quoting from Daphne du Maurier’s ‘Rebecca’ “Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.” I also mentioned that I had an appointment with a real estate agent…. A great deal has happened since then, but it all began with an …Continue Reading
Carolyne Kauser-Abbott · Expat Living and Real Estate French Real Estate Terms to Know Before Buying August 29, 2019Buying Property anywhere should cause one to pause and reflect on the investment. However, in France, there are some nuances to the way the residential real estate market operates. In addition, there is associated terminology that is specific to the real estate transaction process that you should know before buying a property. The following are …Continue Reading
Sophia van Woensel-Mose · Stay: Accommodation & Rentals in Provence Buying Property in France – A Practical Guide to the French Wealth Tax February 1, 2018By Sophia Mose: French Property and Taxes Traditionally, France did not have a reputation as a tax-efficient country for wealthy residents. In particular, the pre-2018 French wealth tax on worldwide net assets made headlines for chasing away celebrities such as Gerard Depardieu. However, as of the 1st of January 2018, the ISF was transformed into …Continue Reading
Ashley Tinker · Expat Living and Real Estate · Living in Provence Renovation in Provence: Bedroom Reveal September 28, 2016Well, it’s missing some art on the walls, and a few finishing touches. This is the result of the upstairs room from our renovation in Provence. Behold the Bedroom Reveal! I just love the stairs. Blue wasn’t planned. It just seemed to happen! The high ceilings make the room feel a lot bigger. …Continue reading …Continue Reading