Buying or building

Thinking of buying in France? Fiona Watts runs through what you need to know about mortgages

Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

The timeless appeal of France’s bastides means they remain a popular choice with househunters – as Saskia Vlaskamp says, who doesn’t want a croissant with a view?

Mar Bonnin-Palmer answers your questions about foreign exchange

After 25 years of dreaming of finding a place in France, Christina and David Laycock finally found their ‘little corner of French paradise’ in the Dordogne

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