FRANCE

France has always been a staple favourite amongst overseas property purchasers. Pretty villages, award-winning beaches and chateaux continue to draw homebuyers to France, as do top ski-resorts and culture-crammed cities, not to mention that overriding sense of natural chic and sophistication that foreign visitors always find so enticing.
 
France's proximity to the UK and the rest of Europe is a major factor influencing the success of the property market, allowing homebuyers to visit regularly and cost-effectively, while taking advantage of the slower pace of life, lower crime rates and the continental culture. These have been main ingredients to France's recipe for success in the eyes of many buyers.