property
words by Camilla Tjellesen
what you get for your money in… paris
Price: €360,000
What: one-bed apartment in the 14th
Agent: www.franskboligsalg.dk viewable on: www.lostinfrance.com
In Paris’ 14th arrondissement, close to the Luxembourg Gardens, you can get a
small but cosy one-bedroom flat on the 4th floor of a classic Parisian apartment
block with balconies. This busy Left Bank area was once known for its artists;
today it’s an excellent spot for food markets.
Price: €737,000
What: two-bed apartment near the Grands Boulevards
Agent: www.green-acres.com
If living close to the famous department stores Galeries Lafayettes and
Printemps on Boulevard Hausmann in the 9th arrondissement is tempting,
you can get a beautiful two-bedroom flat here around the €700k mark. On the
2nd floor of a stone building dating back from the 19th century, this flat
comes with original stucco mouldings and high windows.
Price: €2,100,000
What: two-bed, two-bath luxury overlooking Notre Dame (pictured)
Agent: www.green-acres.com
This kind of money could get you a luxury flat with two bedrooms, two marble
bathrooms and a massive living room space with own bar, in the 2nd
arrondissement. Plus knock-out views of Notre Dame and the Seine.
giving buyers a break
New tax laws in Italy mean that property investors could benefit from a cheaper buying process. In the past, non-residential buyers in Italy had to pay a tax at 10% of the purchase price. But the new laws mean that private buyers will now pay a percentage of the land registration value, called the cadastral, instead. In many cases, this could mean paying as little as 2%-3% of the property’s price, which makes Italy an even more interesting prospect for investment
try before you buy
Wouldn’t it be nice if, before you signed the deal for your new holiday home, you could get to know the neighbours, try out the kitchen and bathroom, and generally get a better feel for the area? The Estate agency Vamos a Ver in southern Spain now offers a ‘Try Before You Buy’ trial period of up to five days, where you get to live in the house or flat that you’re considering. The properties require a €5,000 reservation fee that is then deducted from the purchase price if you decide to buy, or returned if you decide that it’s not the property for you.
Contact Vamos a Ver, +34 950 458785 or admin@vamoscuevas.e.telefonica.net or search properties on www.teomipropertymart.com
what’s cooking in normandy?
You could be cooking, if you’re tempted by a 18th-century manor house that’s been famous for its cookery holidays and is now for sale. Le Manoir de L’Aufragère near Formetot in Normandy is a massive six-bedroom house with its own vegetable garden, organic cider orchard, and barns for keeping animals. For years it has been the place to go for French cookery classes, has been featured in many travel guides, and has a lot of regular clients. The manor would be perfect for adventurous entrepreneurs starting up a new business in France and is currently on the market for €860,000.
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