Sextant has just launched the French Property Index! This Index, the only one of its kind, looks to aid Brits’ in understanding the state of affairs in the French rural housing market. So many of the indexes that already exist in France are...

In January we opened a photography competition in which we offered a prize to the winning entry. The idea was that the person submitting the best photo of France (as voted for by visitors to the site) would receive a Magnum of champagne. Our objective was to gain an insight...

In these times of doom and gloom, there is some good news out there: Brits are starting to buy in France again. After dipping into different overseas markets, they have returned...

The property and lifestyle series with Charlie Luxton continues its new run. Keith, Antoinette and their family have moved from Oxfordshire to the Languedoc region of France. Their dream is to convert a 19th century chateau style mansion...

1.    Use a variation of plants
English Country gardens tend to have a wild look, so don’t be afraid of mixing flower types. Use plants with a variety of heights and colours. Dense planting can help to discourage the growth of weeds, and the mixture of colours will add to the style.  Botanic is a well known French garden centre...

We are very pleased to announce the launch this month of Sextant Mortgage, our dedicated in-house team of experienced mortgage brokers. This new service is not only available to people purchasing through Sextant but also to anyone looking for a mortgage in France.

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A checklist for your viewing trip

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At last, the most talked about luxury apartments on the Atlantic coast are here! These prestigious apartments represent the epitome of class ensconced in the brilliance of Biarritz and symbolise a premier investment in one of the hottest property areas anywhere in France! The apartments incorporate both the breath-taking...

Firstly, all the team members at Sextant Properties wish you a happy New Year!

We start 2010 with a Photo Contest

We are sure that you all have lovely pictures from your previous trips to France...

Registration is now open for Sextant Property’s latest free property seminar on 7th January 2010

Come to this free property seminar and learn how to choose investment properties with good returns for a reliable income now and in retirement, the advantages of buying off-plan and how to avoid the perils posed by currency fluctuations. This seminar’s featured development will be the stunning off-plan development of Pont Royal Golf