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French market offers plenty of 'Va-Va-Voom' for property owners

Property owners and investors with ambitions of going continental should consider the French market which, according to IPINglobal, is currently stable and will be for some time.

According to Philip Mindenhall, a researcher at the company, France’s commercial property market has managed to avoid the steep highs and lows experienced by its Spanish counterpart.

What’s more, new tax changes could also make property investments en Francais that bit more attractive. He did, however, warn investors that it would not be easy as pie to simply make money. He recommended carrying out research properly before buying, including the purchase of commercial property insurance.

Mr Mindenhall said: “Capital growth in France over the last five years has outperformed the UK. However, the French government has incentivised property investment for the long-term through its leaseback system with tax breaks and a well-structured rental system.”

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Posted by Dan Winters

24 Nov 2011