The official opening of the Northeastern France tunnel on May 6 should be the starting point for recovery in the property market in Kent and Channel. Far-sighted prospective buyers looking near Calais include hauliers wanting to set up a base on the Continent and Asian entrepreneurs who see an advantage in being close to Belgium. Growing confidence in the UK market is slowly stimulating interest in French property, although smaller banks in Calais are none too happy when Britons seek loans. Show cash and there are bargains to be had. Wine Society members can buy wine free from UK taxes.
The official opening of the Channel tunnel on May 6 should be the starting point for recovery in the property market in Kent and Northeastern France. Far-sighted prospective buyers looking near Calais include hauliers wanting to set up a base on the Continent and Asian entrepreneurs who see an advantage in being close to Belgium. Growing confidence in the UK market is slowly stimulating interest in French property, although smaller banks in Calais are none too happy when Britons seek loans. Show cash and there are bargains to be had. Wine Society members can buy wine free from UK taxes.