Homes in the Dordogne are never far from purveyors of the finest foods in the world, whether they be restaurants or the traditional market square. Living in southwest France and the Dordogne, one cannot ignore the importance of the truffle. For hundreds of years the truffle has been a sought-after item.
The Dordogne region is famous for its historic fortified towns, known as bastides. They were founded by the English kings and by local feudal landlords as part of the continual challenges to the authority of the descendants of Henry II, following his marriage in 1152 to Eleanor of Aquitaine.
With a purchase of a sizeable French property, information is essential. Whilst there are many agents that offer a service that helps foreigners bridge into France, perhaps the most important tip is the most obvious. Choose an agent that you feel you can trust and who you believe is credible to give you guidance.
At Maxwell-Baynes, we believe that real estate offers a stable environment and with continuing efforts by Central Banks to stimulate growth and keep interest rates low, this backdrop should be supportive for property. Early evidence suggests that Asian interest is spreading from Vineyards to other Chateaux.
The purchase of a Bordeaux chateau is always influenced by the beautiful city of Bordeaux itself. With about 8,000 chateaux in the region, they're a dominant part of the Bordeaux landscape. Many are surprised when they first experience Bordeaux to find such a secret treasure.
Buying real estate in France can be a daunting challenge and knowing where to start is key. There are two agent business models in France: the Volume model and the Value model. Value model estate agencies are specialised on particular price brackets of the French property market.
