What makes the investment so attractive?
More than 60m tourists visit France each year. This is not a passing phenomenon, and with new, improved and cheaper transport links, the demand for self-catering accommodation in France continues to grow from foreign holidaymakers, especially in Britain and northern Europe. The rent you charge might not only cover annual maintenance and other expenses, but also leave you with surplus income to pay for your own holiday. You can expect an annual net income of about 7.5 per cent of the value of most properties in France. With careful planning, more systematic lettings could also earn you enough to recover your initial capital outlay and borrowings. You may even decide to buy more property to let as a business! Currently, the value of a well-located French property in a popular area should also grow by between 10 and 15 per cent each year. We recommend that you buy a copy of Letting French Property Successfully which has had excellent reviews. This book is a very good starting point for an
