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Are you so passionate about property that you find yourself
looking in Real Estate Windows when you’re away on Holidays?

If so, you are sure to be interested in the following unique event that will combine your passion for property, along with the excitement of overseas travel and an intimate learning environment with some of Australia’s most successful property women.

Property Women are inviting 20 women (partners welcome) to join Rachel Barnes (75 properties in 64 months), Judith Taylor (single mum on welfare to successful renovator with multiple properties) and the Property Woman of the Year 2009 on a guided real estate training tour, travelling through breathtaking countryside hunting for property in beautiful and historic villages in the South West of France.

Guided Tour searching for French Property Deals

You will be guided by an Australian couple who have purchased several properties in France and have learnt many valuable lessons, travelled extensively and are prepared to share their experience with you. They purchased one of their properties for less than AUD$100,000 and these opportunities can still be found.

Tour 21-25 June 2010

This guided tour visits southwest France, in a region located half way between Loire and Bordeaux, inland 1-2 hours from the Atlantic Coast. In early summer the region has beautiful warm weather, and we'll be there before the French crowds arrive.

An Opportunity to Learn from Other Investors

One of the benefits of travelling with this group is that you will be able to leverage off the knowledge of our Australian guides, who have bought and rented investment properties in France. They will help keep you on track with what they consider good value and help you control your emotions, as you most certainly will fall in love with the historic villages, the picturesque countryside, and the rustic charm of the apartments and houses.

Tour highlights include:

5 day tour of hand-picked areas in southwest region of France.
A tour of properties that the Australian couple have purchased in beautiful and historic villages.
Escorted viewing of properties that our guides think are worth considering, with French real estate agents they have dealt with (knowing a little French will be helpful, but not necessary as the agents speak english).
Accommodation at historic and charming venues, including a chateau!
Spending time with inspirational women in an inspirational setting. This will provide you with more property skills, more self confidence and more ambition!
Experiencing the delights of local French food, wine and culture.

Of course it is entirely up to you if you wish to purchase any French property. There will be no pressure to buy and we’d encourage you to complete the tour before making any offers... just enjoy your time and absorb all the information, experience and enthusiasm from the guides and the other property women accompanying you.

Detailed Itinerary

The tour starts in Nantes, and then visits a few local Vendee villages, before heading inland to Centre and Poitou-Charentes regions.

Accommodation ranges from an impressive chateau to a peaceful auberge (Inn) with countryside views, and then to a charming 17th century regional hotel. The detailed trip itinerary is as follows:

Day 1 -	Tour starts with a walk around the university and shopping town of Nantes. Then we head to the Vendee for lunch and visit local villages.
Day 2 -	View the houses the team have purchased, walk around the villages, then learn from the experience of the best local French agents as they take us to specially selected local properties.
Day 3 -	Guided tour of properties for sale with local real estate agents and an opportunity to explore the wider region, with optional afternoon excursion to the beach town of Les Sables.
Day 4 -	Enjoy local markets before heading inland to the Centre and Poitou-Charentes regions.
*Day 5 -*	View properties in this less expensive area, then transfer to Chatellerault TGV train station.

Tour inclusions:

four nights twin share accommodation, including one night in an historic chateau
five days escorted transport in mini-coach, accompanied by our Australian guides and local real estate agents
four continental breakfasts, two lunches, a gourmet dinner and welcome aperitif

Tour 21-25 June 2010

How to Get There:

Airfares, while not included, can be easily purchased online or at a Travel Agent to the city of Paris. Perhaps enjoy some sightseeing on your own in and around Paris before transferring by fast train, the TGV, to the town of Nantes – a two hour trip. Your travel agent will help you with the bookings. Then you will join your group ready for the tour from Nantes on day 1.

Tour Costs:

Total $2950 (Airfares not included) - payable in two instalments ($750 + $2200).
Only $750 deposit is required to secure booking.
Balance payable by 31st March 2010.
Price is based on twin share - a single supplement of $500 applies.

A little about Investing in France

There are no restrictions on foreigners purchasing property in France. French banks will generally lend foreigners up to 80% to purchase property at lower interest rates than in Australia (currently around 4%).

While prices vary according to region and housing quality, there are properties available right now between $50,000 and $150,000 Euro (between AUD$82,000 and AUD$245,000).

There are a number of issues involved with purchasing, owning and managing property in France, and these will be discussed and your questions answered during the 5 day tour.