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Frenchleasebacks.co.uk, a UK portal offering over 45 new build leaseback developments and fully managed buy to let homes in France has announced the launch today of a new service giving UK buyers access to high quality new build developments in France. The website will be limited to new build developments in Paris and the French Riviera which buyers can use as a second home or rent out on a buy to let basis.

The French property market has shown itself to be significantly more robust than the UK. Data on house price movements in France is published by the State regulated Notaries, as all property sales have to be conducted using a “Notaire”. The figures for the Paris region are indicative of the differing French and UK markets: Over the last quarter, prices rose by an average of 0.7%, whilst over 12 month, the rise was 4.4%. Over 5 years, values have increased by over two thirds.

Guy Stephenson, director, frenchleasebacks.co.uk explains, “We have seen a significant increase in enquiries for properties as buy to lets in France, usually from owners of leaseback properties who now have some experience of the market and its strengths. Particularly in high profile areas such as the French Riviera and Paris, we are seeing buyers set up properties for direct rental for the key summer market, then using the property for friends and family for the rest of the year”. Read more…

European holiday specialist, PV-Holidays, is offering a 20 per cent discount on some of its most popular seaside properties across France. This week’s deals are all available for a minimum of two-nights between 3rd -12th October 2008. All properties can be booked up to one day prior to arrival with no extra charge.

Cap Esterel Holiday Village, French Riviera

Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Cap Esterel Holiday Village is perfectly located close to St Raphael and within walking distance of the picturesque beach. The property offers 1239 traditional Mediterranean style apartments and houses for up to nine people, which all benefit from sea and garden views. This multi-activity holiday complex comes equipped with an aqua fun area that boasts a wave machine and a number of waterslides. Cap Esterel Holiday Village prices start from £317 per week.

Cannes Beach, French Riviera

Cannes Beach enjoys a prime location, situated just 50 metres from the sea front. This internationally renowned resort benefits from a heated swimming pool, play lagoon, Jacuzzi, sauna, and fitness room. The Cannes-La-Bocca shopping quarter is just a short walk away. The property offers two person studios and apartments for up to seven people, all equipped with terraces or balconies. Residence Cannes Beach prices start from £241 per week.

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