April 2016 issue of French Property News out now!

A preview of what you’ll find inside our latest issue

If you’ve decided to buy a property in France, we put several areas under the spotlight this month: the iconic Côte d’Azur, where we compare life in the coastal hotspots with quieter villages inland; four of Brittany’s Petites Cités de Caractère, known for their architectural heritage; and glorious Gironde, with its world-famous wine and spectacular scenery. We provide an essential checklist of 23 things to consider before you start your property search, explain all you need to know about buying and running a café or restaurant in France, and share some other straightforward ways of making a living across the Channel. Our experts also provide a guide to income tax in France and discuss the pros and cons of buying through a société civile immobilière (SCI).

• Location features

Côte d’Azur – coastal hotspots versus villages inland

Brittany – the architectural heritage of four Petites Cités de Caractère

Pays Basque – properties for all tastes and budgets near the Spanish border

• Expert advice

Buying and running a restaurant or café in France

23 essential things to consider before starting your househunt

New rules on compulsory smoke alarms, introduced as part of the Loi Macron

• Real Life stories

A 17th-century château being transformed into a pioneering eco-village

How a move to Auvergne inspired a retired journalist to become an author

The couple who embarked on new careers as gîte-owners in Normandy

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