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French Property Insider
Volume VIII, Issue 4,
January 28, 2010

The Perfect Pied-à-Terre

Chez Leeds, A Perfect Pied-à-Terre

Bonjour French Property Insider Subscriber,

What's the perfect "Pied-à-Terre?"

The perfect pied-à-terre is an apartment in Paris that makes you feel like a Parisian, has all the creature comforts you need, is well located so you can walk almost anywhere and best of all, rents well when you're not using it so that it pays for itself (and possibly makes a profit!).

That's what most everyone wants to achieve...and almost everyone we know who has done it, does...as long as they did it 'right.' Doing it right means learning what you need to know and getting good advice along the way. It's not all that difficult and you're already on the way. Just by reading French Property Insider, you will gather lots of valuable information.

Today's issue brings you a broad spectrum of important topics:

Don't miss the latest property price statistics for Paris which gives you a look at current values and trends. And be sure to have a look at the quarterly figures reported not that long ago. This will help you understand how much you can expect to spend on the pied-à-terre of your dreams!

We've outlined the process of getting a French mortgage...but really, it's even easier than that! And there are good reasons to take a mortgage, so be sure to read the article and then refer back to our Web site for more information.

If you're thinking about owning just a "fraction," then we have some special offers from some of the developers of the fractional properties in Paris that will be of interest to you. One particular special is a "free" stay at "Le Palace des Vosges" -- our most luxurious property: rent the apartment for your vacation and then when you purchase a share, you'll get your week of stay free! Read all about it and about the other properties on the roster.

There's a very sweet pied-à-terre for sale on the best street in Le Marais that is move-in and rent-ready -- only available to FPI and Parler Paris readers. It will go on the open market very soon if one of you doesn't grab it first, so don't miss out on seeing this special turn-key opportunity.

Taken from an excerpt of Parler Paris (/parlerparis/), I report on my experience visiting the Maison et Objet trade fair just this past week so you can be as up on the furnishings trends as we are. Have fun with the fantasy!

Plus much more, including news items of interest from sister publications and some special properties to really whet your appetite: several Hot Properties -- the perfect pied-à-terre in Paris that fit our dream description!

So, sit back and take it all in. Think of your future in France and how we're here to help you make your dream come true.

A bientôt,

Adrian Leeds
Editor, French Property Insider
Email: fpi@adrianleeds.com

P.S. For your next vacation in Paris, be sure to consider renting your own pied-à-terre -- all "Parler Paris Apartments" that were purchased, renovated and now offered for rental by people just like you. Visit /parlerparis/apartments.

Volume VIII, Issue 4, January 28, 2010

In this issue:

* Paris Property Price Update
* Guidance to Getting Your Mortgage
* A Place in the Sun
* Focus on Fractional Ownership
* The Latest in Interior Design
* Mon Petit Château Could be Yours
* iPhones and French Property
* Learn How to Live in France: The Owner's Manual
* FPI Fractional Property Offerings - Two New Properties!
* House Hunters International- Paris, Next Month
* Moneycorp: Take the Risk Out of Currency Conversion
* How You Can Get a Free Property Consultation
* Parler Paris Apartments: Le Balcon Planté
* Hot Properties: Pondering Perfect Pied-à-Terres
* Notaires' Auction: January 19th Results
* How You Can Obtain a Mortgage in France
* Parler Paris Après-Midi: Next Gathering Feb. 9th
* Managing Your FPI Subscription
* Subscribers Receive Discount on Insider Paris Guides