Top city investments in Paris, Grenoble, Toulouse & Lyon

Below we have selected the top BTL's & Leasebacks in some of France's best city locations to invest in. These city investments are all the more attractive now than a few months ago because of the tax cuts and other financial incentives for home owners in France brought about by the new president Nicholas Sarkozy. He is determined to boost the economy of France and wishes to follow the British model of increased home ownership in a country where renting your house used to be the norm. As well as a considerable reduction in inheritance tax he will also be allowing the interest paid on a French home owner's personal mortgage to be tax deductible. This used to only be allowed for your BTL or second home in France but now the same rules apply for your main residence. Financial services experts Bipe & Emprentis predict that this will increase the number of transactions in France this year by 22,000 to 30,000 above last year's 750,000 and inevitably have a positive effect on house prices across France (source: Le Figaro- Wednesday 27th June 2007). This positive effect on house prices is expected to lay the foundations for many years of increased home ownership with the knock on effect of healthy growth over the medium to long term.

Paris Leaseback from 120,000 Euros

Impressive leaseback residence comprising 220 units from studios to 2 bed apartments with guaranteed yields of up to 5.15% NET of all charges for 11 years (renewable) and a full 19.6% VAT refund. The residence "St Maurice" is perfectly located just 200m from the popular 12th arrondissement of Paris, 500m from the Vincennes Forest and 20km from Disneyland. This thriving town hosts 3 development centres: public health, the environment and the university area. Saint Maurice forms a major part of the business activity of the east of Paris, which counts 14, 800 enterprises, 225, 900 employment positions and 13 research laboratories. The environment is quite unique as it is surrounded by 19th century listed buildings, tha Chateau, the forest and the banks of the Marne. Access is easy and well serviced by all major transport links such as the metro at Vincennes (just 10 mins into Paris centre), rail, taxi, bus and the motorway links are also excellent. Paris Orly airport is just 20 mins away and Roissy airport 30 mins. There is an underground car park and landscaped and wooded gardens, reinforcing the attractiveness of this well maintained and fully managed residence. On site services include full breakfast service and apartment cleaning, household linens will be provided as well as office services including a computer room, WIFI and flat screen plasma televisions. Apartments will be fully equipped including microwaves and dishwashers and on site laundry faculties are available.

Grenoble Leaseback from 90,000 Euros

A stately mansion located in the centre of Grenoble surrounded by landscaped gardens and only 2 mins walk from the tramway. This rare leaseback residence is a pure investment with a guaranteed yield of up to 4.5% NET for 9 years and a full VAT refund of 19.6%. This stunning residence has a multitude of amenities and activities in the area including businesses, shops and leisure facilities and right in front of the residence is a 5 hectare landscaped park lined with trees and fountains- a great example of what this upmarket Alpine city has to offer. The residence is aimed at both tourists and businessmen for short term, medium and long term lets. There is a welcoming reception with assistance for the duration of the stay, multimedia facilities, housekeeping service, a breakfast room and fitness suite. The apartments will have card entry doors, tiled and parquet flooring, built in wardrobes and storage and will have fully equipped kitchens and bathrooms. There are studios to 3 bedroom apartments available from 90,000 Euros. Grenoble airport is just 25 mins away serviced by both Ryanair and easy jet.

Buy to Let in Toulouse from 114,000 Euros

Location, location, location! If someone said to you there were elegant apartments available overlooking the river, in the heart of a thriving French city and just a few steps from all the shops, schools and ammenities plus all transport links you would bite their hand off! Well here's you're chance! The residence "La porte du Barrio" is your prime city investment opportunity with studio to 3 bedroom apartments with balconies, terraces and landscaped communal gardens allowing its residents a superior quality of life. Prices are very reasonable for its location with bright and spacious apartments starting at 114,000 Euros and guaranteed rental yields of up to 3.68% if the insurance package is taken (index linked). The residence blends in perfectly with its green waterside environment with great attention to the detail of the architecture. These apartments are likely to be in very high demand so don't hesitate to contact us for this very rare opportunity! As an additional incentive the developer is now offering to pay your notary fees (legal fees and purchase costs) for all reservations taken before the 31st August 2007 (worth 3% of the property value).

Buy to Let in Lyon from 141,900 Euros

Situated at Vaise in the 9th Arrondissement of Lyon this is a highly sought after place to live. Vaise maintains so much character from years gone by when it used to be an old market town just outside Lyon. The residence "Les intermporelles" is just a few minutes walk from the metro station and near the train station and bus stop. The main shopping centre, cafes, restaurants and bars are just 1km away wher you will also find the theatre and the olympic outdoor heated pool. Vaise is a thriving area near to many technology companies and the banking an insurance sector while also being very close to the university and schools. The actual residence is made up of studios to 3 bedroom apartments with their own garden, balcony or terrace with private parking. They are of a very high quality finish with stylish interior mouldings and elegant tilings in altogether very bright and spacious apartments. Well maintained landscaped gardens around each building also gives this quiet residence areas for its residents to relax and simply enjoy the scenery. There are guaranteed yields available up to 4% if the insurance package is taken (index linked).