They have developed a large network of Cote d’Azur property specialists along the Mediterranean coast. They offer expertise and experience to select a portfolio of Cote d’Azur properties for you to view matching your requirements.

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Pierre & Vacances – Europe’s leading leaseback developer and management company – are now providing investors with the opportunity to invest in residential apartments in Central Paris courtesy of their new leaseback investment property – Paris Bastille Marais. Located close to the Place de la Bastille and Opera Bastille in arrondisement 12, Paris Bastille Marais is a 136-room Paris apartment block covering 7 floors. 50 of the 136 apartments are now released for sale. Prices start at 245,000 Euros for studio apartments. One-bed apartments are also available up to a maximum of 485,000 euros.

The Paris Bastille Marais apartments are available as freehold leaseback investments. The French leaseback structure means that apartments are purchased freehold and then leased or rented back to the management company – Pierre & Vacances – for a period of 9 years. During the leaseback term the apartment owner receives a guaranteed rental return, equivalent to 4% of the price paid, index-linked. Rental payments are made on a quarterly basis and the 4% is net of all management costs. At 4% guaranteed return, these apartments will provide ongoing income that is currently above the average Parisian rental rate.

Paris Bastille Marais is a hassle-free hands-off investment opportunity that is virtually guaranteed to bring long-term capital growth, and strong short-term rental income.

For details of these Central Paris leaseback investment apartments contact www.propertymagnate.com or tel: + 44 (0) 1525 635191

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Le Monte Cristo is located in Beausoleil, also known as the Flower City, and benefits from year-round sunshine and nice temperatures. These properties would make an ideal investment, being located next to the principality of Monaco with the casino, port and beaches all within walking distance.

Development: Le Monte Cristo is a four-storey building of innovative and fluid contemporary design, facing north and south. A high-quality residence in the heart of sunny Beausoleil, it is situated in a residential area on the border with Monaco. These properties would make an ideal investment, being located next to the principality of Monaco with the casino, port and beaches all within walking distance.

Property: Le Monte Cristo is made up of spacious and comfortable properties, ranging from studios to two-bedroom apartments, as well as large duplexes. Here you can enjoy the warm and sunny climate in your loggia, on a large terrace or in the spacious gardens. Its exceptional location makes it convenient for the many activities offered by Monaco and the surrounding area, from sailing to skiing, yet it is still in a comfortable residential area.

Area: Beausoleil is situated in an amphitheatre shape at the foot of Mont des Mules, forming a balcony on the Mediterranean, and dominating Monaco and the Côte d’Azur coastline. The city benefits from constant sun and a comfortable climate year-round. The development is 10 minutes from the beaches and an hour and a half from the ski station, not to mention its proximity to Monaco. It is also only 15 minutes from the Italian border.

Property Types: Apartment – Studio
Price Range: 430000 – 1340000
Location: Beausoleil
Area: Côte d’Azur
Country: France
Beds: 0 – 2
Baths: 1 – 2

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Leaseback investment backed by the French Government. Own a cottage at the new Center Parcs development in Moselle amid the magnificence of the Domaine des Bois Harcholins near Hattigny in North East France. Guaranteed rental of up to 4.5% for 9 – 18 years.

Pierre and Vacances — Europe’s leading leaseback and tourist property management company — are building a new Center Parcs in Moselle close to the Luxembourg / Belgium / Germany border. It will offer 870 cottages in the Domaine des Bois Harcholins – a 650 hectare forest in the heart of one of the most naturally beautiful regions in North East France.

The Center Parcs development will provide visitors with access to forest adventure trails, golf, 300kms of marked woodland trails, river & lake activities, aqua play area (heated to 29c all year round), sports hall, spa, tropical jungle, mini-golf, kids activities areas, tree houses, pony club and much, much more.

From June 2007 the area of the Domaine des Bois Harcholins will be accessible via a direct TGV train link from Paris in around a 2hr journey. There is also to be a direct service from London.

The Cottages
The 870 cottages are to be built with their surrounding environment in mind. All will be of wooden construction using quality materials. They will feature wide bay windows, and have large private terraces overlooking the forest. Interiors will be bright and airy and incorporate fireplaces into the lounge areas.

3 types of cottages are available:

Confort Cottages — 3 to 4 rooms, sleep 4 to 6 people, from 52.4m2 usable living space, from 20.2m2 terrace – prices from 211,000 euros.

Premier Cottages — 3 to 5 rooms, sleep 4 to 8 people, jacuzzi bath, from 52.4m2 usable living space, from 20.2m2 terrace – prices from 225,000 euros.

VIP Cottages — 3 to 5 rooms, sleep 4 to 12 people, private outside spa, sauna, en-suite bedrooms, from 69m2 usable living space, from 18.8m2 terrace – prices from 265,000 euros.

All prices include furniture.

The leaseback deal
Guaranteed rental of up to 4.5% if purchased as an investment without personal use. If personal use is required various ownership options are available from 4.25% guaranteed return down to 3% guaranteed returns. A deposit of just 2% is required to secure your property in the first instance. A grant of up to 27,500 euros is also provided to purchasers of these properties courtesy of the local council. This grant is factored into the staged payments at the ‘partitioning stage’, scheduled for 1st quarter 2009. Delivery is scheduled for the 4th quarter 2009. Leaseback terms are initially for 9 years with the possiiblity to renew for a further 9 years. A sales office will be available on-site should you choose to sell the property.

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