France steals top spot for Brits buying abroad

Overseas mortgage specialist Conti's latest "hot spots" report found investors are sticking to more proven locations, with France accounting for almost a third of enquires received by the company this year. The report also found Spain commands just over a fifth of enquiries, despite negative reports of an ailing property market, as investors shun the emerging markets. As France's property market is relatively stable, there is a strong appetite for lending to foreign investors, with low interest rates and lower property prices providing a buyers' market says Conti. Despite dropping ...