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The Buying Process in Côte d’Azur: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Ab Kuijer/1 August 2025/in Blog

Purchasing a property on the Côte d’Azur is a dream for many, offering a chance to own a piece of the French Riviera’s iconic landscape. From luxurious villas in Cannes to modern apartments in Nice, the region’s real estate market is…

Dubai South: A Visionary Urban Development

by Ab Kuijer/31 July 2025/in Blog

Dubai South, previously known as Dubai World Central, is a transformative urban project centered around Al Maktoum International Airport, designed to become a self-sufficient city in the United Arab Emirates. This ambitious development integrates…

Wealth Tax (IFI in France) and how to avoid it

by Ab Kuijer/30 July 2025/in Blog

The Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI), or Real Estate Wealth Tax, is France's current wealth tax regime, introduced in 2018 to replace the broader Impôt sur la Fortune (ISF). It focuses exclusively on real estate assets and applies…

Legal process for buying real estate in France

by Ab Kuijer/29 July 2025/in Blog

The legal process for buying real estate in France is meticulous but straightforward, with the offre d'achat initiating negotiations, the promesse de vente or compromis de vente securing the deal, and the droit de préemption ensuring public…

Slow travel experience with the Train of Wonders

by Ab Kuijer/28 July 2025/in Blog

I come from a railway family, so a love of the railway is in my DNA. How many times have I ridden on trains and wandered through stations? I still get a thrill when a train bound for Moscow is waiting at Amsterdam Central Station. How cool…

Village events in Grimaud and La Garde Freinet!

by Ab Kuijer/26 July 2025/in Blog

If you want to see, hear, and taste authentic Provençal culture, you should attend a typical southern French village festival in August. The Gulf of Saint-Tropez combines luxurious beach life and jet-set parties with traditional village festivals…

Cannes Guide: Events, Beaches and Properties for Sale

by Ab Kuijer/24 July 2025/in Blog

Cannes is the epitome of Riviera glamour, offering second-home buyers a vibrant lifestyle and sound investment. From the star-studded Cannes Film Festival to the sandy Plage de la Croisette and exquisite dining at La Palme d’Or, it captivates…

Rent a new villa first; then buy it in La Garde Freinet

by Ab Kuijer/23 July 2025/in Blog

New construction in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez is quite rare; the closer you get to the coast, the higher the prices. But if you're smart and don't want to spend every day dancing on the tables at Club 55, you can choose villages just half an…

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Legacy Investment on the French Riviera: Building a Future

by Ab Kuijer/21 July 2025/in Blog

People with money buy houses. To live in, or to enjoy in at a sunny location as a second or third home. These houses are often investments with a deeper purpose: to leave something valuable behind for when they're no longer around.Invest…

Fireworks in Cannes 2025

by Ab Kuijer/19 July 2025/in Blog

The French Riviera has so much to offer year-round; you'll never be bored. During the summer months, the calendar is especially packed with spectacular events that attract many tourists, such as the International Fireworks Festival in…