1 Media Release: May 2015 FRENCH PROPERTY EXHIBITION

Media Release: May 2015
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FRENCH PROPERTY EXHIBITION
Wetherby Racecourse and Conference Centre, 15th-16th May 2015
FREE ENTRY
The French Property Exhibition opens in two weeks
France remains the number one choice for British people buying property abroad and it is
hard not to see why the British appetite for French living is still going strong - with the great
climate, the wonderful food and wine and relaxed pace of life that it has to offer.
In recent weeks the GBP/EUR exchange rate reached a seven-year-high of 1.42, returning
to territory that was last seen in 2007. A weak euro combined with the low mortgage rates
that are still available in France has contributed to the creation of ‘perfect conditions’ for
buying a property across the Channel, with property agents reporting a considerable surge
in interest and sales.
The French Property Exhibition opens in two weeks on May 15 and 16 at Wetherby
Racecourse and Conference Centre. It is a one-stop shop for anyone considering buying a
property in France and is the perfect place to go for information and inspiration, and visitors
will be surprised at how affordable it can be.
Charles Miller, of Charente Immobilier, who will be exhibiting at the show, says: “Property in
Poitou-Charentes continues to provide excellent value for money – like elsewhere in France,
there is a huge choice and variety of property for sale, which has had the effect of
maintaining a buyer’s market. With extremely reasonable prices, and many bargains to be
had, it is a great time to buy in provincial France."
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The event is organised by Archant Lifestyle, leading publisher of magazines about France –
French Property News, Living France and France Magazine and the website
www.francepropertyshop.com. They have a wealth of experience in the property sector,
having run property exhibitions for over 20 years in the UK.
The free seminar programme runs all day giving visitors invaluable information on all
aspects of the buying process; from the legal aspects and pensions to tax and mortgages.
Sessions include where to live in France by Leggett Immobilier, how to save money by using
a currency expert by Cambridge Mercantile Group and how to make a living from property in
France from Les Bons Voisins. Visitors have the chance to browse from an extensive range
of properties for sale throughout all regions of France and meet property experts, as well as
legal and financial advisors.
If you want to find out more about the current bargains available in France and how to
make your dream a reality, visiting the French property Exhibition in Wetherby is a must.
For more information and to register for free tickets, visit www.fpeyorkshire.com
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Entrance is free of charge; visitors just need to register online at www.fpeyorkshire.com or
at the door on arrival.
The full seminar programme can be viewed here: http://www.fpeyorkshire.com/Seminarsdetails.aspx?id=1057
Archant Lifestyle also organises The France Show at Olympia in January each year, the
largest celebration of France in the UK, which attracts around 20,000 visitors over 3 days.
www.thefranceshow.com
If you require images or more information please contact Debbie Macleod, Portfolio
Director.
debbie.macleod@archant.co.uk
Tel: 01242 216087
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Karen Tait, editor of French Property News, is also available for interview or further
comment.
karen.tait@archant.co.uk
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