October 2015 issue of French Property News out now!

A preview of what you’ll find inside our latest issue – holiday business special

Have you thought about running gîtes or chambres d’hôtes in France? Or perhaps a campsite? There’s plenty of advice in this month’s holiday business special, from what to look for when buying an accommodation business and what you need to know about legislation, to handy hints from those with first-hand experience. Find out why Hérault is ideal if you want plenty of sunshine without the Riviera price tags, and if you haven’t yet settled on where to buy a property we reveal the questions to ask yourself before deciding on the location that suits you best. And if you want to learn more about the different French property styles we’ve got a new mini-series to help you do just that.

• Location features

Hérault – beautiful beaches, vibrant towns and cheaper property than the Riviera

Marais Poitevin – exploring the magical waterways of France’s ‘Green Venice’

• Expert advice

Part one of our new series of the different French property styles

The questions you should be asking before starting your househunt

How to beat a rising French mortgage market

Holiday business special:

How to make your chambres d’hôtes stand out from the crowd

What to look for when buying a holiday accommodation business

Is looking after someone else’s second home the right job for you?

• Real Life stories

The author who acted on impulse and started a new life and career in Charente-Maritime

A property in France is not just for summer – a lesson in remembering the reality of winter

Enjoying a Mediterranean diet in St-Tropez

Plus, three of the best renovation projects for keen DIYers, an estate agent’s dream home in Tarn, ways to enjoy armagnac, and the chance to win one of six copies of Last Chance in the Pyrénées by Julia Stagg on our reviews page.

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