French mortgages are issued on straightforward guidelines – we explain how they work

The majority of loans in France are on a long term fixed rate, or a capped rate which helps the borrower says John from Athena Mortgages

Getting finance in France to buy a property is easy if you know how, but be prepared in advance as French banks are notorious for changing their minds

You can go from application to agreement in just 60 days if you want to apply for a mortgage in France. We show you how, step by step.

As well as adding aesthetic appeal, trees can also be a nuisance, but there are legal provisions for most areas of potential dispute says Elizabeth

Country Life International - out on Wednesday May 11 - features some of the best houses for sale all over the world, from the Riviera in France to Sardinia, and Monaco.

Affordable, untouched and yet—now—accessible, St Kitts is about to become the new must-have Caribbean holiday home destination. Get in now, advises Arabella Youens

Off the well-trodden track of the Cote d'Azur and Provence, France still has plenty to offer in terms of lovely locations for second homes, finds Charlotte Cubitt

The best international schools from Madrid to Beijing based both on results and word of mouth recommendations

Once the tropical getaway of choice, Jamaica has suffered from crime and resort-building. But now it's time for us to rediscover its charms

International celebrities, successful businessmen and European aristocrats have all been drawn to what are perhaps France's most beautiful homes

In a climate of global warming, few resorts make the grade for genuine four-seasonality. Liz Rowlinson selects the best mountain resorts that combine snow and summer sun