Media Release: May 2015 …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… FRENCH PROPERTY EXHIBITION Wetherby Racecourse and Conference Centre, 15th-16th May 2015 FREE ENTRY The French Property Exhibition opens in two weeks France remains the number one choice for British people buying property abroad and it is hard not to see why the British appetite for French living is still going strong - with the great climate, the wonderful food and wine and relaxed pace of life that it has to offer. In recent weeks the GBP/EUR exchange rate reached a seven-year-high of 1.42, returning to territory that was last seen in 2007. A weak euro combined with the low mortgage rates that are still available in France has contributed to the creation of ‘perfect conditions’ for buying a property across the Channel, with property agents reporting a considerable surge in interest and sales. The French Property Exhibition opens in two weeks on May 15 and 16 at Wetherby Racecourse and Conference Centre. It is a one-stop shop for anyone considering buying a property in France and is the perfect place to go for information and inspiration, and visitors will be surprised at how affordable it can be. Charles Miller, of Charente Immobilier, who will be exhibiting at the show, says: “Property in Poitou-Charentes continues to provide excellent value for money – like elsewhere in France, there is a huge choice and variety of property for sale, which has had the effect of maintaining a buyer’s market. With extremely reasonable prices, and many bargains to be had, it is a great time to buy in provincial France." 1 The event is organised by Archant Lifestyle, leading publisher of magazines about France – French Property News, Living France and France Magazine and the website www.francepropertyshop.com. They have a wealth of experience in the property sector, having run property exhibitions for over 20 years in the UK. The free seminar programme runs all day giving visitors invaluable information on all aspects of the buying process; from the legal aspects and pensions to tax and mortgages. Sessions include where to live in France by Leggett Immobilier, how to save money by using a currency expert by Cambridge Mercantile Group and how to make a living from property in France from Les Bons Voisins. Visitors have the chance to browse from an extensive range of properties for sale throughout all regions of France and meet property experts, as well as legal and financial advisors. If you want to find out more about the current bargains available in France and how to make your dream a reality, visiting the French property Exhibition in Wetherby is a must. For more information and to register for free tickets, visit www.fpeyorkshire.com -ENDS…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… NOTES TO EDITORS Entrance is free of charge; visitors just need to register online at www.fpeyorkshire.com or at the door on arrival. The full seminar programme can be viewed here: http://www.fpeyorkshire.com/Seminarsdetails.aspx?id=1057 Archant Lifestyle also organises The France Show at Olympia in January each year, the largest celebration of France in the UK, which attracts around 20,000 visitors over 3 days. www.thefranceshow.com If you require images or more information please contact Debbie Macleod, Portfolio Director. debbie.macleod@archant.co.uk Tel: 01242 216087 2 Karen Tait, editor of French Property News, is also available for interview or further comment. karen.tait@archant.co.uk 3