France property articles

According to new international surveys, a significant number of people in developed countries are seriously considering moving abroad in search of a better balance between cost and quality of life; The main question for many is no longer whether to move, but how to choose the right destination; We have translated Forbes material on this topic for you.

In which foreign countries did housing prices rise, and in which did they stagnate? Where were foreigners most active? Which domestic legislative innovations fueled international demand, and which ones did the opposite? And, of course, what are the prospects for 2026? We tell you in our final material, prepared jointly with experts from Russian-speaking agencies around the world.

Not only apartments and villas, but also chalets, palazzi, castles, palaces, estates – there are about as many types of housing on HomesOverseas as there are varieties of ice cream in a popular cafe; Some names sound beautiful and aristocratic, but it is not always completely clear what they mean.

An apartment by the sea can be a realized dream and a favorite vacation spot for the whole family, or it can become a burden and a suitcase without a handle; We figure out what needs to be taken into account before buying.

A terrace or veranda can be a real decoration of an apartment and a favorite place of all households; On a spacious landscaped terrace overlooking the sea in Italy, Turkey, Montenegro, breakfast is often arranged or guests are welcomed; It is not surprising that it is the specific, sun-drenched or, conversely, shaded terraces that often appear in advertisements for tourist sites or real estate.

What taxes do buyers and homeowners pay in France? Have there been recent changes in tax legislation? Can citizens of Russia and Belarus make real estate transactions? We tell you in the material prepared jointly with experts from reputable agencies.

How do I get more quality requests through the portal? How is it profitable to present your facilities and stand out from the competition? Which promotion strategy should I choose? How can I use all the features of the site? We have prepared a memo with recommendations for professionals of the foreign real estate market.

The beginning of the new year is a good time to set ambitious goals, for example, to realize the dream of living abroad; CNN Travel has published a selection of destinations where foreigners especially like to live and work; We have prepared a translation of this material.

Skiing is considered a hobby of quite wealthy people; however, fortunately, there are hundreds, if not thousands, of affordable destinations with excellent slopes in Europe; Time Out has prepared a selection of relatively inexpensive places for winter holidays.

What was 2024 like in the foreign housing markets? Which destinations did Russian-speaking buyers prefer? What are the general trends? Has demand been growing? How did the prices of apartments and houses behave? And most importantly, what can we expect from 2025? We will tell you in the material prepared jointly with real estate experts in different countries.