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Why Choose A Mortgage Broker

Why use a Mortgage Broke?

Why use a mortgage broker to organise your French Mortgage?
Why not go directly to a French bank?
Surely the bank is a cheaper option since I will not have the “commission” of the broker added to the cost of the mortgage?

These are some of the questions we are asked on a regular basis.

It may well be that you live in France and have a good long-term relationship with your high-street bank. If you talk to them about your French Mortgage you might receive a loan offer for your intended purchase which may satisfy your needs but………. it will probably be a mortgage product just from that particular bank.

Will your Mortgage Broker go that extra mile?

For the vast majority, and especially non-resident buyers, it is quicker and more effective to use the services of a qualified and experienced Independent Mortgage Broker. An Independent Mortgage Broker can look at your specific circumstances and then look through a panel of lenders and find you the best possible French Mortgage product for your specific requirements. It is also advantageous to choose a broker that is actually based in France. A Mortgage Broker actually based in France has a massive advantage of being able to sit in front of the lending banks and deal with any possible delays in person. They will also naturally have a better personal relationship with the French Bank lending teams. This will all equate to the customer receiving a better and quicker service.

There are some important advantages for the customer when buying a Property in France and looking for a Mortgage in France as a non-resident or even if you’ve lived here for some time.

1. We speak your language and can explain the process to you and communicate with you throughout the process. We will supply all the documentation to you in English. Plus, we’re based in France – just 10km from Cannes and Nice.

2. An experienced Independent Mortgage Broker in France has a panel of lenders which he or she uses to place your French Mortgage loan application with.  These lenders will almost certainly have international departments specialising in dealing with UK and other non-French residents purchasing a property in France. This means that the underwriting teams of these banks will understand non-French tax situations and other documentation that a French High Street bank might simply not know what to do with.

3. Brokers such as French Mortgage Xpress do not charge a brokerage fee. They receive their compensation from the lending bank on completion of the French Mortgage loan process. This fee is not added on to your application. The bank pays this directly to the Broker. The interest rate you receive in your offer will not be higher than if you applied directly to the bank in question. In many cases, the rate will be lower owing to the volume of business that the broker conducts with the lending bank.

4. Owing to the privileged relationship between the broker and the lending bank, your loan application is more likely to be treated within a faster time frame and with more consideration than if you were applying on your own or through a bank branch. The underwriting teams within the French Bank will probably prioritise the applications from your Independent Mortgage Broker.

The above 4 points are crucial to making your whole French Property purchase go as quickly, as smoothly and with the least amount of pain as possible. Plus, you will be getting a French Mortgage product that is matched specifically to your needs and requirements.

Dickies International Announces Event Programme for 2008

With Dickies list of Beneteau, Silverton, Astondoa, Lagoon, Excite Catamaran and Sophie Power Catamaran ranges ever expanding, these events will give people the chance to explore these magnificent boats for themselves, at locations all over the country.

Dickies International are especially pleased to be able to announce the boat show dates as they have recently acquired the exclusive title of Astondoa boat dealership for the UK. As sole distributor for the UK and Ireland and the boat show events will give them a great opportunity to show case some of the boats in the Astondoa range as well as announce new yachts and boats in the Silverton and Beneteau ranges.

Dickies International will also be using some local events as a platform to demonstrate some of the used boats in stock and the boat chandlery available. If you would like more information on these events, then please contact your local branch of Dickies International by emailing info@dickies.co.uk

List of forthcoming boat show events

March

1st – International Paint Open Day at Bangor

April

1st – Bangor Site Open Day – Chandlery & Used Boat Sales

TBA – Plymouth Boat Show

May

TBC – Brighton Marina Boat Show

3rd – South Wales Boat Show

30th – Port Solent Festival of Power

June

6th – Pwllheli Beneteau Regatta

TBC – Portsmouth Multihull Show

July

25th – North Wales Boat Show

TBC – Swansea Marina Boat Show

August

TBA – Conwy Regatta

TBC – Chandlery Summer Sale

September

9th – Cannes International Boat Show

10th – La Rochelle International Boat Show

12th – Southampton International Boat Show

October

TBA – Silverton Demo Weekend

December

5th – Paris International Boat Show

29th – Earls Court International Boat Show

Sealine Boats

Sealine are celebrating their 30th year of designing and building boats. Founded in 1972 by boating enthusiast, Tom Murrant, Sealine began with the belief that they could make a craft better than any on the market … and that ethos continues today.

The company – Sealine is one of Europe’s largest luxury boat builders, producing over 300 boats a year. The luxury motorboat company offers an extensive range of sports cruisers, flybridge cruisers and motor yachts.

The people – Sealine have a passion for boating and many of the 500 employees are marine enthusiasts – some employed since the very first Sealine cruiser, the 23ft Continental. Sealine employees are specialists in their fields, including mould-making, wood and metal working, upholstery, lamination, interior design and naval architecture. From drawing board through to the finished product, Sealine run an entirely in-house operation, with every stage of production carried out at Sealine’s workshops.

The boats – Sealine boats combine functionality, performance, and intelligent design. Over their three decades in business, Sealine is recognised for unique innovations, which have revolutionized the boating industry.

Sports Range – Sealine’s T series offers the ultimate, luxury motor yacht experience, with the T50 and T60 representing the very best in quality and style. With a great deal of headroom and a generous sized cockpit, the T-Series sleek lines and appearance demonstrates Sealine’s attention to detail and cutting edge motor yacht design.

The award-winning F series have uses of space and practical design, to appeal to families as well as entertaining. With generous accommodation space and sociable saloon areas, the F-Series flybridge cruiser combines everyday usability with style and performance.

The S series – Sports Cruisers combine adventure, performance and style. The award-winning range of sports cruisers boasts unique features like the convertible roofed system on the SC35, and the twin stepped hull of the SC29.

The new F-series flagship, the F46, is being launched at Southampton Boat Show in September 2009 and on show at the Cannes and Genoa boat show later on in the year. The F46 has an open plan feel and an airy lower deck. Its clever use of space and light creates a sociable and relaxing experience.

The mission – Every Sealine yacht built to an individual specification, with every detail being inspected and completed to precision by an in-house team of experts. As well as their commitment to perfection, Sealine invest heavily in researching designs for their luxury yachts, ensuring all Sealine boats provide the best yachting experience. Another of the companies missions is to ensure their customers are fully trained, and so operate the Sealine Sea School – offering courses in day cruising and yacht master training.

Breaking News: Paris Hilton kicked out of yacht party in Cannes with Doug Reinhardt.?

Breaking News: Paris Hilton kicked out of yacht party in Cannes with Doug Reinhardt. is this really true? Paris is really shameless…

But somehow I like her jewelery and dress…Do you? have a look…

http://www.herdaily.com/entertainment/5398/paris-hilton-kicked-out-of-yacht-party.html

Tips On The Planning Of A Luxury Yacht Charter

The most enchanting experience of a vacation can be one that involves hiring a private yacht charter and sailing in the high seas to exotic islands. Many of the people cannot afford such a vacation due to its high cost. However, the increasing popularity for the same is bound to make it affordable to many people in the near future.

Proper planning of the travel well in advance will, no doubt, make the yacht charter a most rewarding experience. The Caribbean yacht charter offers many exotic destinations to decide upon for vacations. The prominent travel destinations among others include the Yacht Charter Virgin Islands, the Yacht Charter St Martin, the Yacht Charter Antigua, and Yacht Charter St. Lucia, to name the few.

There are a number of companies offering yacht charter trips in the Caribbean islands and one needs to be wary of the facilities offered by each of the operators to ensure that the vacation is made a satisfying and enchanting experience.

After having decided on the destination, budgets and the timing of the vacation, one needs to narrow down the choice of the type of yacht charter he wishes to hire for the vacation. As this is a new experience for most of the people, it is better that detailed research is carried over about the type of charters on offer and the relative merits of each and every type of charter. The advice of an experienced and reliable broker in the choice of the yacht charter will be of immense help.

Instead of finalizing the yacht charter trip through correspondence, it is advisable that one person takes the pain of visiting the place and make arrangements well in advance. As part of the finalization, one can seek the experience of the people who had recently been on the vacation and get first hand information about the services of the yacht charter. This will help in finalizing the appropriate yacht charter.

After having finalized the type of yacht charter and the facilities on offer in the yacht charter, one needs to inspect the condition of the yacht prior to booking it for the trip. It is advisable that one should not be carried away by the photos of the crew shown by the broker or the agent and a physical examination of the yacht will be a safe one.

Having fully convinced yourself with the state of the yacht charter and the type of facilities on offer, one can go ahead and book the yacht charter for the trip and pay the necessary advance for the booking. As most of the booking is done well in advance, before 3 months or in some cases 6 months, it is essential to ensure that the funds paid in advance are kept in an escrow account by the yacht charter provider and no cheating or misuse of funds is done by the provider. This is of primary importance as the entire plan might go haywire when it is discovered that we have been defrauded by the yacht charter provider.

Having made all arrangements and ensured that everything is perfect, one can set of on the vacation with confidence and the sun glasses on.

Cannes Yacht Charter

Who has not heard about Cannes? Every year, thousands of celebrities from all over the world would flock into town to grace what could be the biggest film festival. You too can make a grand entrance as if youâ??re one of the special guests by just being on board a Cannes yacht charter.

What You Can Do with the Cannes Yacht Charter

With your Cannes yacht charter, you can have an adventure of a lifetime. For one, you can set up yachts for a majestic party with friends and family whilst you cruise the French Riviera. Of course, you can set foot into town and explore the historic center called Le Suquet. Itâ??s filled with several narrow streets, which means you can better immerse yourself there by walking or biking. Moreover, because it is situated on top of a hill, you can get a good view of the nearby towns and other attractions of Cannes.

You may also rent a Cannes yacht charter if youâ??re going to hold special corporate events, such as product launches. Surely, it ups you confidence when you bring your potential partners across the seas and talk over business with delicious French treats and wine. Most of all, who would not find riding the Cannes yacht charter with a loved one? Whether itâ??s going to be your honeymoon or anniversary, thereâ??s no other way to surprise a spouse than to lease a boat for even just a day.

The Many Places You Can Go to with Cannes Yacht Charter

Another popular reason why Cannes yacht charter is a hit is because of the many places that you can visit even if you only have a very short time. You can go to Rue d’Antibes, which is a well-known shopping center and where you can purchase a lot of souvenirs for yourself or for your loved ones. If you happen to be cruising over the weekend, such as on Saturday, donâ??t miss out the flea market. This is the area where you can find wide varieties of goodsâ??from food, linen, to kitchen wareâ??at very affordable prices. There are also a lot of small beaches around French Riviera. If youâ??re not comfortable being seen by anyone, you can bring the Cannes yacht charter to a place that is oozing with privacy. You can then soak yourself under the sunâ??play your favorite water sports, snorkel, dive, or get some tan.

If youâ??re the type who loves arts, then going for Cannes yacht charter is an important thing to do. Otherwise, youâ??re going to miss the almost 100 museums and a lot of art galleries that showcase the works of famous painters and sculptures for over a lot of years. You can also head on to smaller villages that are rich with history such as St. Paul de Vence and Grasse, where the first perfumes were made.

With Cannes yacht charter, you can do business and pleasure all at the same time. You can catch Hollywood stars or learn more about the history of France.

Cannes Yachts

boats and yachts at Cannes

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