How to relocate to the south of France

As summer approaches one inevitably starts to dream of holidays in warmer climates or even making the move to live somewhere hotter. One possible way to do this is to own an agricultural business in Provence.

Winkworth announce Champagne garden at Kew the Music

Winkworth, London’s largest estate agency group, is thrilled to be sponsoring Kew the Music for the second year running. And, the event held between July 3-8, is set to be even bigger than last year.

Hollande’s victory set to affect the market as French buyers look to move to London

Socialist Francois Hollande’s electoral victory this weekend in France, marks the end of Sarkozy’s reign. The move to the left will bring some big changes for the wealthy French. One of the most notable changes that Hollande intends to introduce is a 75% tax on anyone earning over €1 million. Winkworth agents are predicting that more French people will look to move to the UK where they will be taxed at 50% on their earnings.

Thatched Cottages

Winkworth has on the market some charming thatched cottages at the moment. Here are four of the best on offer.

Elvaston Place, a prestigious conversion of a South Kensington terrace

Offered for sale through Winkworth South Kensington Estate Agents is Elvaston Place – a brand new conversion of six spacious apartments across seven floors of a mid-terrace property in South Kensington.

South Kensington franchisee helps to organise charity concert

Chris Roupell of South Kensington will shortly be taking part in his third charity cycle ride in aid of the Sarah Greene Breakthrough Tribute Fund.

Converted buildings

Winkworth has on the market quite a few buildings that have been converted into homes.

Winkworth sponsors horse riding event in France

Winkworth recently sponsored the equestrian event (horse jumping) at le centre d’equestre des Landes at Champigny sur Veude in La Lore, a central region of France.

Properties with pools

Winkworth has a number of properties on the market with outstanding swimming pools. As summer is approaching take a look at some of the best:

Franchisee of Winkworth South Kensington to do charity cycle ride

Chris Roupell of Winkworth South Kensington Estate Agents is embarking on an epic cycle ride from Bruges to Spa from June 7-9. This is the third cycle ride of this length that he will have completed in aid of the Sarah Greene Breakthrough Tribute Fund.