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French Riviera property on Monacos doorstep

riviera-provence — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 11:16:00 +0000

Looking for a property on the French Riviera? A property with good long term investment potential and easy reach of the sea, Monaco, Nice airport and Italy? I think we may have something which is right up your boulevard.....

Beausoleil on the French Riviera adjoins Monaco, making the town a prime place to live for the 40,000 French citizens and ex-pats who commute to Monaco daily.

Monaco property is among the most expensive real estate per m2 in the world with some properties selling in the hundreds of millions.... The comparatively affordable property in Beausoleil continues to attract buyers. The year-round population in the town, which covers 5.5 square kilometers totals around 14,000.

The New York Times recently ran an article and interviewed some of the local agents about the property market in Beausoleil and Monaco -

''“Beausoleil is a great place to invest,” said Catherine Bernard, a local real estate agent. “Three-quarters of Monte Carlo’s work force can’t afford to buy or rent in Monaco.”

“Plus, Beausoleil’s infrastructure is good,” she said, for things like schools and medical care.

The average price of property in Beausoleil is around €6,000 per square meter, or about $740 per square foot, compared with and average around €30,000 a square meter in Monaco. But price is not the whole story, Ms. Bernard said.

“You also get more for your money because in France the price is based on habitable space and excludes areas such as terraces,” she said.

“In Monaco, the advertised area includes all space, sometimes even the cupboards.”

There is also a stark contrast in rental prices, with monthly rates in Beausoleil starting at €750, or $1,000, for studios and €1,500 for two-bedroom properties. In Monaco, monthly rents can range from €3,200 for small studios to more than €20,000 for a penthouse.''

''Investors looking at Beausoleil usually consider the possibility of seasonal rentals.

“Around four million tourists visit Monaco annually,” Ms. Bernard said. “There’s also a solid conference industry and events such as the Grand Prix.”''

Properties that can be used as luxury rentals are relatively hard to find and tend to sell quite quickly although, if you are in a good position and prepared to move quickly you can certainly find some interesting properties.

Options on Home Hunts books include:

http://www.home-hunts.com/index.php?option=com_ocrm_property&task=SingleProperty&propertyid=3400183- Top floor apartment with stunning view

http://www.home-hunts.com/index.php?option=com_ocrm_property&task=SingleProperty&propertyid=3901072 - 6th floor apartment next to monaco with terrace and sea view

http://www.home-hunts.com/index.php?option=com_ocrm_property&task=SingleProperty&propertyid=3787884 - Beautiful apartment in a classic building in the centre of Beausoleil

There are other plus points to Beausoleil. Because the town is built on the hillside above and next to Monaco, many of the homes have as good as or even better views than those in Monaco. One is also likely to get more character in terms of the properties. With Beausoleil’s potential, it may seem strange that the town is not better known but the area did not really have the same cachet as other locations on the Côte d’Azur until recently. That image is beginning to change, mainly because of physical restrictions.

There’s no room for further development in Monaco and Beausoleil could definitely be a good long-term investment. With a lot of money being spent on the improvement of the town and a new luxurious apartment block being built on the border of Monaco and Beausoleil, this is definitely a place to watch!

If you would like further details about property for sale on the French Riviera or apartments in Monaco. Home Hunts specialise in finding luxury property for sale throughout the South of France and Monaco. Visit the site www.home-hunts.com to search through a selectin of luxury homes or call us on 0033 970 44 66 43

Buying a Luxury French Property - French Riviera

riviera-provence — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 12:13:00 +0000

BUYING A LUXURY FRENCH RIVIERA PROPERTY

HOMEHUNTS, the luxury property search specialists for France give an introduction and information on buying a property in France and the process and legal terms involved.

Much information is readily available from magazines and internet websites advertising luxury properties for sale in France; it is very easy to get an idea of what type of luxury property is available and at what cost before you actually start your search. Think carefully about the location and type of property. Take into consideration whether you plan for it to be your main residence, second home, holiday home to be let out on occasion, or a property to be let as an investment for the future. Make a list of the important elements. The purchase price, the overall size and number of rooms, is a cave (cellar) or garage essential? Would you prefer a garden, terrace or balcony? These considerations will keep you on the right track to find your ideal property.

Once you have found the luxury property you wish to buy, negotiations will start to secure the property at a price agreed by you and the seller. When your offer has been accepted by the seller, you will be required to sign a sales contract, the Compromis de vente (sometimes called the Promesse de vente). The notaire or agent can draft the Compromis de Vente (preliminary sales contract) which will be written in French but you may have an English translation.

The Notaire:

The notaire is a public official and given the title of Maitre. The notaire is highly qualified in the French legal system and is able to advise about French property, family and succession, and corporate laws. Empowered by the government to legalise property purchase transactions (which cannot be enforced by any other means) he/she is a Public Official and who provides security to the contracts he supervises and is liable for his professional acts. A notaire is responsible for the conveyance, preparing the various documents and confirming the seller’s title to the property, checking that there are no other mortgages on the property etc. The notaire also has indemnity assurance, which provides a financial guarantee to the buyer. The purchaser is free to choose their own notaire, but can use the same notaire as the vendor as notaire fees are fixed and include the French equivalent of stamp duty. These usually range somewhere between 6% and 8% of the purchase price of the property. As these are fixed by law (much like stamp duty in the UK) it does not matter which notary you appoint as the price will be the same. Using two different notaires will not increase the total fees; the fees are split between the two notaires.

COMPROMIS DE VENTE

The Compromis de Vente is a legal contract; you will go through it together with your notaire who will make sure that you are happy with all the details and that the conditions are correct. Whoever is named as the purchaser(s) and if you are intending to use mortgage funds, the same name(s) must appear on your mortgage application.

In this preliminary sales contract details such as:

• Details and identities of the seller and yourself (the purchaser) • A full description of the property • The surface area of the property and land • The purchase price, the breakdown of fees and who will pay each fee • Details of the notaire and sales agent • Details of any fixtures and fittings included in the sale~ • Results of reports on asbestos, lead and termites • Details of your mortgage, the date of when you should have your mortgage offer and the date of completion • Any let-out clauses (clauses suspensives) and the penalties that will be incurred by you or the vendor if completion does not take place For you, the purchaser, the clauses suspensives protect the deposit you gave to the notaire or agent as part of your agreement to purchase the property. The most usual is a clause stating that your agreement to purchase is subject to you obtaining mortgage finance.

Other clauses can be inserted, such as the vendor having to carry out necessary repairs or subject to the dimensions of the property corresponding to what is detailed in the Compromis de Vente, and this is where expert legal advice is useful in the negotiation of these clauses.

Once you sign the Compromis de Vente you will be required to pay your deposit (normally 10%) to the notaire which remains in an Escrow account until completition. Once you have signed the Compromis de Vente, the clock starts ticking. There is now a set date by when you should complete on the purchase. You are given a 7 day cooling off to retract from the purchase.

A Survey

Unlike in England the French do not tend to have surveys done to their houses and a French chartered surveyor does not exist. However there are a number of British chartered surveyors based in France and they can do a variety of services from a small survey to a full structural. If anything major comes to light then you can sometimes use this to re-negotiate the price agreed on the property

After the Compromis is signed.

The Notaire will now carry out his required searches and conveyancing checking records and documentation concerning the property. The buyer needs certain certificates from the notaire showing that surveys have been carried out to verify any existence of Lead, Asbestos or termites. It is important to remember he/she is totally impartial and works for the French legal system, and will be meticulous to ensure that the sale conforms to French law. This part of the process could take up to three months and in the compromise there will be a date set as the guideline for the final signing and completion. It is therefore important to keep in touch with your notaire to find out how the process is going so you have an exact idea of the completition date.

To complete……

Once the mortgage offer is received and the notaire has carried out the legal aspects of the sale a mutual time and date for completion will be arranged. It is your responsibility to instruct the notaire to request the mortgage funds from the lender.

Once you know the date you will be completing on your property purchase you will need to make sure your French bank account is open. Funds must be transferred into it in enough time for the completion date and the buildings insurance must be valid from the date of completion. You will need to provide details of the insurance policy at the notaires office.

The final deed of sale which is signed on completion is known as the Acte de Vente (projet d’acte). It will contain much of the same information as in the original Compromis de Vente, but check it through carefully; usually a translator will be requested for you if your French is not fluent. It will state the date that you may move into the property. You will be asked to produce your birth certificate(s) and passport(s) together with marriage certificate/divorce decree if applicable. If you think you may be unable to attend the meeting to sign the Acte de Vente (final deed of sale) you can give a trusted person or friend a power of attorney (procuration) which authorizes them to sign on your behalf.

The Acte de Vente is signed by you, the seller and one notaire. If both you and the seller have different notaires, only one needs to witness the Acte de Vente. Once the Acte de Vente has been signed and witnessed, the notaire has to pay all the taxes, settle all the accounts of the purchase/sale and register the deeds and mortgage. A few months later you will receive a certificate/document informing you that the title has been registered. The original title deed is kept by the notaire, but he is able to make authorized copies. Also he will give you a one sheet document called an ‘attestation’ which proves you are now the legal owner which is very useful in France and maybe asked for on occasions.

The French Buying Process is extremely well structured and the buyer is very much protected – careful guidance and commitment by dedicated property search experts such as Homehunts will ensure that every step of the process is fully explained to you. For anymore questions on this or to talk to someone about the type of luxury property you are looking for in France: contact info@home-hunts.com

Homehunts marques the occasion with Ellisium

riviera-provence — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 21:26:00 +0000

Top Marques, the worlds only live supercar show opened in Monaco today and Homehunts were there along with their other colleagues from www.ellisiumpartners.com the Luxury Home Alliance.

Top Marques is now in its seventh year and attracts clients from all over the world. Opening the doors at 9.30 this morning and with more than 10,000 visitors by lunchtime, the show is going from strength to strength. Celebrity guests today included Sir Roger Moore among many others and the VIP lounge as well as the rest of the show was full most of the day.

The Ellisium partners stand was busy from the outset today with clients from Monaco, France, Switzerland Italy, Russia, Ireland, USA and the UK (to name a few) visiting to find out more about how we can help.

Homehunts director Tim Swannie said "Homehunts are proud to be part of Ellisium partners and it is exciting to be involved in such a high profile show as Top Marques. Today has been a huge success for us and we are looking forward to seeing clients old and new on the stand throughout the weekend".

Homehunts specialise in finding luxury property throughout the French Riviera for international clients and being a founder member of Ellisium helps to strengthen their position as the foremost luxury property search company in the South of France. Established in 2004, Homehunts has grown from strength to strength with a multilingual team of property specialists based throughout the South of France, Monaco, Paris, Morocco, Portugal and the USA.

If you are looking to buy a luxury French property, contact homehunts today.

For the latest information and news on the Top marques show, see the ellisium partners website or come on down and visit us at the stand!

Top 5 French Riviera property between 1M and 2M Euros

riviera-provence — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 13:58:00 +0000

The French Riviera is one of the worlds most sought after destinations. French Riviera property is owned by people from all over the world who are drawn to the area due to the weather, location, stunning scenery, laid back lifestyle and amazing food.

Here you will find Homehunts current top 5 French Riviera properties for sale between 1 and 2 million Euros.

1 - Beautiful villa for sale in Valbonne

2 - Villa with seaview near Mougins

3 - Penthouse apartment in Cannes with Jacuzzi and terrace

4 - Stunning villa next to a golf course in Opio

5 - Cap d`ail Villa next door to monaco

Property for sale in the South of France

riviera-provence — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 12:09:00 +0000

The Luxury property market in France has always been busy, the South of France particularly has always attracted buyers from all over the world.

Following the worldwide crisis, the market has levelled out over the past few months and now really is a good time to buy. There are some bargains to be found which means that your dream of becoming the owner a luxury French property is within your grasp. France is such a varied place in terms of culture, geography, climate and so on that most people are bound to find something that suits their needs.

Property in the Dordogne has always been very popular with overseas buyers expecially the British but many nationalities have a keen interest in property for sale in the Dordogne due to the relaxed way of like and the breathtaking scenery and Chateaux in South West France.

If you are searching for the Mediterranean climate then a Languedoc property could be for you as the area boasts more than 300 days of sunshine throughout the year.

If a more relaxed pace of life is what you are looking for then a Provence property could be right up your street. With a wonderful laid back atmosphere, breathtaking scenery, friendly locals and the national sport of Pétanque being one of the most popular past times in Provence it is the perfect place to unwind and sample the local delicacies.

On the other extreme is St Tropez with its beautiful people and luxury villas. If high-end luxury is what you’re looking for ( and some celebrity spotting)then St Tropez is definitely worth a visit. St. Tropez property is sought after by clients from all over the world. During the summer months, this quiet little fishing village transforms into one of the (if not THE) worlds most glamourous destinations (as well as some of its equally sought after neighbours such as Cannes, Antibes and Nice). French Riviera property is popular with international buyers and has been for centuries. As well as luxury property for sale in St. Tropez, there is also a great selection of luxury properties for sale on the French Riviera to suit everyones taste and budget.

Have a look at our website for a great selection of property for sale

Luxury French Riviera Property

riviera-provence — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 11:07:00 +0000

Homehunts, the luxury property specialists see a wide range of luxury properties for sale on a daily basis throughout the French Riviera and the South of France, as well as Paris, Monaco, Morocco and the USA.

We would like to share with you a few of our favourite French Riviera properties. Below you will find a list of 5 properties which are our selection for this week in the 5M to 10M Euro price range

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1 Contemporary villa overlooking Monaco

2 Beautiful property in Mougins, views over Cannes

3 Stone farmhouse for sale in Valbonne

4 Waterfront property for sale near Cannes

5 Stunning stone property for sale in Vence

For details of these properties for sale and much more, visit the homehunts website

Ellisium partners announce French Riviera Launch

riviera-provence — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0000

Ellisium partners - French Riviera

Ellisium Partners, the Luxury Home Alliance today launched on the French Riviera. Ellisium Partners is an alliance of English speaking companies, all working within the luxury home market and will offer clients a complete range of products and services from property search to garden design. Ellisium Partners will guarantee every client excellence in service and product.

The date for the launch has not surprisingly, been chosen to coincide with MIPIM in Cannes, where the world’s property professionals are meeting. The French Riviera has long been a favourite with international property buyers and Ellisium Partners are very much part of the international property market in the region.

Each member company of Ellisium Partners has demonstrated their commitment to offering their clients the highest levels of customer service and in signing the Ellisium Partner Pledge each member guarantees to put their clients at the heart of their business.

Ellisium Partners offer clients the following services and products:-

Property Search Property Finance and Mortgages Financial Planning Legal Advice Tax and Inheritance Planning Currency Transfers Architect Plans New Build Project management Security and Alarm Installations Home Technology and Network Installations Telephone and Communications Systems Home Audio Visual Systems. Home Automation and lighting Systems Interior Design Garden Design and Maintenance Pool Design and Construction Property Management Property Rentals Insurance

Maria McLean, Director of Ellisium Partners says ‘This is a new and exciting alliance for all our member companies. We have all been living and working on the French Riviera for several years and we recognise that in working together we can build a strong brand and can offer our clients a complete service for their luxury home in the region. Client service is at the heart of everything we do and I am delighted to be able to work with such a like minded group of companies’.

LUXURY FRENCH RIVIERA PROPERTIES OF THE MONTH

riviera-provence — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:22:00 +0000

LUXURY FRENCH RIVIERA PROPERTIES - OUR TOP FIVE OF THE MONTH

FOR A HUGE SELECTION OF PROPERTIES FOR SALE ON THE FRENCH RIVERA AND ACROSS THE SOUTH OF FRANCE, MONACO, PARIS AND MOROCCO, VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.HOME-HUNTS.COM

Luxury French Property

riviera-provence — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:35:00 +0000

Luxury French Property

Are you interested in luxury property for sale in the South of France? Are you still dreaming of owning your own provence property, cote d'azur property or french riviera property?

Are you looking to buy a luxury villa, chateau, farmhouse, vineyard or property for sale in south of france?

Home Hunts specialise in finding luxury properties around the world and more specifically luxury french riviera properties.

Our team of multi-lingual professionals endeavour to turn your dream of owning luxury property in france into reality. Home Hunts work wtih a network of luxury estate agents including immobilier coe d'azur antibes real estate agents and immobilier antibes, provence real estate agents and provence immobilier.

Furthermore, Home Hunts work with a network of architects, surveyors, builders, interior designers and tradesmen to help you make any property into the home of your dreams.

To eventualize your luxury french property desire, please contact Home Hunts

French Riviera property for sale - Eze, next door to Monaco

riviera-provence — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:12:00 +0000

Looking to buy a property on the French Riviera? Looking for property for sale in Monacoarea ?

Beautiful property for sale near Monaco located just outside the beautiful hilltop village of Eze.

This exceptional modern estate with sea and mountain views comprises of a main house and a guest/SPA house on a perfectly structured and closed domain. Excellent quality materials, exterior and interior design and architecture. Exposition South within a preserved regional park, very calm, walls and gardens restored and planted of olive and pine trees.

Beautiful gardens. Designer heated pool with summer kitchen and pool-house. Double entrance. Covered parking. Wooden cabin.

Click here for full details of this stunning french riviera property

Home Hunts have a large selection of property for sale on the French Riviera and throughout the South of France, Paris, Morocco, Portugal and the USA

Visit our website www.home-hunts.com

French Riviera property Review

riviera-provence — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:11:00 +0000

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HOMEHUNTS will happily review any luxury property in the French Riviera on your behalf. We work with all of the best estate agents on the French Riviera as well as developers, notaires and private owners so we can truly search the market on your behalf.

We know how busy our clients are. Our multi-lingual team of property specialists will happy search the French Riviera property market for you, help you to choose a short list of suitable homes and then we can review this list for you and send you extra information, photos and so on before you make the trip over to France.

HOMEHUNTS specialise in finding chateaux, farmhouses, luxury villas and apartments throughout the South of France and Paris. Our team know their local market extremely well. Visit our website for more details - www.home-hunts.com