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few thoughts on a new life in the south of France, have managed to avoid the bestselling novel, a year in Provence.

And now the author has some useful tips to those who remember to focus on the area and the purchase of real estate.

Speaking to the Independent, Peter Mayle, who is from the United Kingdom in 1987, has the potential buyers with a handy guide for investment in Provence and what the area has to offer.

His previous books on the Luberon and the various TV programs and movies based on his books has a lot to the popularization of the Provence area PACA (Provence and the Cote d'Azur).

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By residing in the region for two decades, Mayle has certainly, you know the hotspots.

He says that access to airports, cities, towns and restaurants then Marseille, Aix and Avignon are the places to be, although this can be expensive, adding: "But when you look at Haute Provence, 50 miles away, preserved They have the same weather, scenery and beautiful homes at a fraction of the price. "

Mayle also said that there are a number of differences between the way property is bought and sold in the United Kingdom and France, may be potential threats to the buyer.

"" The thing that English people find odd is that they do not have formal surveys here. But nobody to stop you from getting an expert to take a look at a place, and it is a good idea, "he said.

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He added that no works being carried out without a "Devi", a detailed estimate of costs and is free to receive. Mayle also reminded that the ambitious renovation if you plan to rebuild, say, an old farmhouse "" They must be prepared for setbacks. "

Finally, he says that learning at least a little of the language "makes such a difference to your enjoyment of life here", as it expands your social circles and it allows you to life in the village.

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