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TERRACE, COURTYARD , GARDEN. Near Pezenas, Beziers, Agde, Montpellier. Abbey, Shops in village. Price is for Studio £130 $250 €190 £200 $380 €290 £270 $510 €390 St Thibery near Pezenas Bed and Breakfast. 5 rooms with ensuite bathrooms . TERRACE, COURTYARD , GARDEN. Near Pezenas, Beziers, Agde, Montpellier. Abbey, Shops in village. From € 40 From € 40 From € 40 L'Olivette Caunes Minervois Sleeps 8. MAIN HOUSE + APARTMENT. TERRACE, SWIMMING POOL , GARDEN. Near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Carcassonne. Abbeye, Castels of Lastours, Restaurants, Shops in village £595 $1,025 €875 £645 $1,110 €645 £850 $1,465 €850 Chateau Cesseras Nr Olonzac Sleeps 8. TERRACE, CHATEAU BUILT IN CATHAR TIMES. Near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Carcassonne. Café Bar in village £250 $435 €370 £300 $520 €445 £450 $780 €665 Les Amandiers nr Clermont L'Herault Sleeps 2. APARTMENT WITH 2 TERRACES, SWIMMING POOL. 2 kms from Clermont L'Herault (shops, restaurants, etc). Lake swimming - Lac du Salagou. £210 $365 €310 £325 $565 €480 £375 $655 €555 Maison de Famille Ile d'Oleron Sleeps 8. WALK TO BEACH, RESTAURENTS, MARINA. ILE D'OLERON. Savage beaches, nature, nr La Rochelle, Bordeaux, Cognac, Charente Maritime. £440 $760 €650 £440 $760 €650 £540 $940 €800 Haute Maison la Caunette Sleeps 4. BALCONY, GREAT VIEWS OF VINEYARDS AND GARRIGUE. Near Minerve, Narbonne, Beziers and Canal du Midi. 35mn to Med. £155 $275 €230 £245 $430 €360 £285 $500 €420 La Recampado nr Aix en Provence Sleeps 4. SWIMMING POOL. LARGE GARDEN. Nr Aix en Provence, Cabries, Marseilles (15 mins to airport). 30 mins to Mediterranean £440 $765 €650 £440 $765 €650 £810 $1,410 €1,200 Poussines , Nr Carcassonne Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. WALK TO RESTAURANT / BAR. In Minervois, nr Carcassonne, Narbonne. 30 mins Mediterranean beaches £1,150 $2,000 €1,700 £1,150 $2,000 €1,700 £1,750 $3,045 €2,590 Villa Midi Ventenac Sleeps 8 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL, PATIO, LOOKS ON CANAL DU MIDI. Near Narbonne, Beziers. 2 restaurants/cafés & wine cave 5 min walk £350 $620 €515 £490 $870 €720 £1,090 $1,935 €1,560 Les Aubes, Drome Provence Sleeps 11. Swimming pool. Jacuzzi. 5 bedrooms all ensuite bathrooms. 15 mins 18 hole course. Near Montelimar, Orange, Avignon. £950 $1,670 €1,400 £950 $1,670 €1,400 £2,200 $3,870 €3,240 Villa Los Pinos, Argeliers Sleeps 6 + Baby. Swimming pool. Private not overlooked. Village has restaurant, café, shops. 45 mins Med. and Carcassonne (airport) £450 $790 €660 £500 $880 €735 £875 $1,535 €1,285 Argens - La Cave, nr Olonzac Bed and Breakfast. 5 rooms with suite bathrooms. 300 m from Canal du Midi, Garden, Fine dining. Close to Olonzac, Lezignan, Minervois. Owner runs separate restaurant on canal. From € 40 From € 40 From € 40 Ancien Four, La Liviniere Sleeps 6. SUNNY TERRACE, IN WELL KNOWN WINE VILLAGE. 35 mins Carcassonne, lake swimming nearby. In Minervois, nr Caunes Abbey & Minerve. ASK £250 $470 €355 £325 $610 €465 Maison Poilhes Poilhes Sleeps 4. WITH GARDEN, ON CANAL DU MIDI, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. 15 mins Beziers, 20 mins Mediterranean £305 $525 €450 £325 $555 €475 £355 $615 €525 Cote de Lavande, Villespassans Sleeps 2-3. . TERRACE WITH VIEWS OVER VINEYARDS . 30 mins Med. Near Minerve, St Chinian, Lovely walks, vineyards. £300 $515 €440 £300 $515 €440 £350 $600 €515 Jardin Secret St Thibery Sleeps 5. SECRET GARDEN . 15 mins to Med beaches. Pretty village with shops. Close to Agde, Pezenas (antiques, flea market) £250 $382 €382 £300 $458 €458 £410 $625 €625 St Laurent nr Lagrasse Sleeps 8. Two Apartments. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Village with amenities, near Fontfroide, Lagrasse, Lezignan, Narbonne. In Corbieres, Aude £300 $466 €480 £450 $700 €720 £850 $1,322 €1,360 Paradis Retrouvé Trausse Sleeps 8. Near Carcassonne. COUNTRY HOUSE, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK . Village with amenities - restaurant/bar. Nr Caunes (Abbey). In Minervois. n/a £1,160 $1,655 €1,900 £1,410 $2,005 €2,300 Chateau Marcel Cesseras Sleeps 6. Three Apartments. SWIMMING POOL. ROOF TERRACE. Quality interiors. Walk to village café/bar; near to Minerve, Canal du Midi. Pretty village surrounded by vineyards. £240 $460 €350 £240 $460 €350 £520 $990 €750 Ancien Maison nr Olargues Sleeps 5-6. Terrace, SWIMMING POOL, quiet hamlet. Near Olargues, St Pons, Gorges d'Heric; restaurant, shops in near village, spectacular scenery around. £300 $530 €445 £500 $885 €740 £675 $1,190 €995 Canebieres, nr St Cezaire, Provence Sleeps 8. House with SWIMMING POOL, 18 acre estate, pretty location, private, idyllic, river swimming, walks. Near St Cezaire, Mons, Grasse. 45 mins to Nice airport £832 $1,209 €1,350 £1,109 $1,612 €1,800 £1,509 $2,195 €2,450 Villa Claudia, Nice Cote d'Azur Sleeps 2 - 4. TERRACE, GARDEN, SEA VIEWS, WALK TO BEACH. CENTRAL NICE. On Cote d'Azur . £280 $450 €400 £350 $560 €500 £420 $670 €600 Cailloux d'Or, Fitou Sleeps 5. SECLUDED PRIVATE GARDEN, 10 MINS TO BEACHES, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. NEAR LA FRANQUI, PERPIGNAN. Glorious beaches nearby! £335 $565 €480 £420 $705 €600 £590 $990 €840 Villa Bonheur Nice , Cote d'Azur Sleeps 5 + cot. Apartment with sea view, central Nice . All amenities, in 1800's villa, with gardens. Short walk to museums, Promenade des Anglais, port, chateau, medieval city. £425 $632 €650 £520 $780 €800 £620 $925 €950 Adorable Argeliers Sleeps 6. Garden . Restaurants, Canal du Midi, RIVER SWIMMING & POOL IN NEARBY VILLAGES. NEAR NARBONNE, MINERVE. 30 MINS TO MED BEACHES £300 $530 €450 £300 $530 €450 £470 $825 €700 Maison de Rey Near Figeac, Lot Sleeps 8-10. SWIMMING POOL and gated large garden. Near Figeac, and Cahors, Lot. In beautiful Parc Naturel Regional des Causses du Quercy. £550 $865 €870 £1,250 $1,975 €1,970 Le Castel Enchanté, nr Carcassonne Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL, SUPERB VIEWS. 15 mins Carcassonne. 45 mins Mediterranean beaches. Easy access to Autoroute. £500 $905 €740 £500 $905 €740 £1,250 $2,260 €1,850 Montblanc nr Pezenas, Agde Bed and Breakfast (Dinner also available) . GARDEN, TERRACE. Nr Beziers, Pezenas, Agde . 20 mins Med beaches. Rate shown is for a double sharing a bathroom. (also doubles with ensuite bathroom available) 30 euros a night 30 euros a night 30 euros a night Villa Saint Genies Saint Genis de Fontedit Sleeps 9. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Walk to cafés, shops. Nr Beziers, Pezenas , 20 mins Med beaches. £513 $945 €770 £587 $1,080 €880 £1,133 $2,085 €1,700 Chateau Terre Blanche Chalabre Gendarmerie. Sleeps 4 - 5. SWIMMING POOL. Near Limoux, Carcassonne. Shops in village. View of Pyreneees. La Tour. Sleeps 2 + 1 child also available for less rental £510 $880 €750 £510 $880 €750 £610 $1,015 €890 Les Rossignols La Croisade Sleeps 4- 6. GARDEN, PRIVATE COURTYARD, WALK TO FINE RESTAURANT ON CANAL DU MIDI . Nr Ouveillan, Capestang, Beziers, Narbonne. £200 $320 €280 £300 $480 €420 £420 $670 €585 Aire d'Aigle nr Carcassonne Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL , tennis court, garden, view, estate. Hill top villa, with seperate house addition, stunning views, near Carcassonne . Private and exclusive £750 $1,350 €1,120 £1,000 $1,800 €1,490 £2,350 $4,230 €3,500 Maison de Pierre Pezenas Sleeps 2 - 4. IN PEZENAS - MARKET, RESTAURANTS, ANTIQUE STORES. 15 MINS TO BEACHES Near Montpellier, Cap d'Agde, Beziers, Sete. £220 $390 €325 £270 $480 €400 £440 $780 €650 Frederic nr Meze Sleeps 6-8 or 14 (adjoining house) SWIMMING POOL. TERRACE . 2 other rentals on Domaine. Nr Marseillan, Meze, Cap d'Agde, Sete, Montpellier, Pezenas, Beziers. £385 $720 €550 £490 $915 €700 £1,120 $2,095 €1,600 Le Chai, nr St Guilhem le Desert Sleeps 2. GARDEN, TERRACE, VIEWS. 5 minutes river swimming, 10 mins Abbey / Caves . Near Gignac, Montpeyroux, Pezenas. €360 $470 £250 €360 $470 £250 €475 $620 £330 Villa Emilu Portiragnes Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE. 5 minutes to Med Beach, 10 mins Beziers . In village with shops, walk to get croissants! €420 $555 £295 €420 $555 £295 €630 $840 £445 Acero Rosso nr Lake Garda, Italy Sleeps 2 + 2 children or 1 adult. Terrace, stunning views. Walk to restaurants - great mountain air. Near Brescia, Lake Garda, Milan, Italy. £335 $595 €500 £335 $595 €500 £400 $715 €600 Bel Air Near Marseillan Sleeps 6 (or 20 in 3 houses). Rental in chateau setting. SWIMMING POOL . 2 other rentals on domaine also available. Lovely views on Etang de Thau, Near Sete, Cap d'Agde, near Montpellier & Beziers. £490 $915 €700 £700 $1,310 €1,000 £1,120 $2,095 €1,600 Le Riou Near Revel Sleeps 4. Garden . Apartment. Near Revel, Carcassonne, Albi, 4kms to Revel with market, furniture industy 14-18th century buildings. £160 $275 €230 £230 $400 €335 £260 $460 €385 Villa Mandalay Salleles d'Aude Sleeps 6. GARDEN, SWIMMING POOL. On Canal de la Robine. Walk to Roman pottery museum. Restaurants in village. Near Narbonne. 30 mins to Med ask £500 $784 €800 £880 $1,372 €1,400 Chateau Lupin nr Revel, Castres Sleeps 14. Swimming Pool . Park. Pigeonnier. In Lauragais - near Revel, Castres, Lavaur, Gaillac, Albi. 45 mins Carcassonne, Toulouse £3,220 $5,380 €4,600 £3,220 $5,380 €4,600 Violgues, nr Olargues, Gorges d'Heric Sleeps 10. GARDEN, ORCHARD, TERRACE, VIEWS . Near pretty village of Olargues in Orb river valley. Walking, canoeing, swimming in river. Gorges d'Heric and Roquebrun nearby. £280 $530 €400 £350 $660 €500 £400 $755 €570 Le Castel Enchanté, nr Carcassonne Bed and Breakfast. 6 rooms. SWIMMING POOL, SUPERB VIEWS. 15 mins Carcassonne. 45 mins Mediterranean beaches. Easy access to Autoroute. From € 50 From € 50 From € 50 Azillanet, nr Olonzac Sleeps 7. TERRACE, NEAR MINERVOIS, SWIMMING 5 MINS. Village with shops, well known wine. Near Narbonne, Carcassonne. Great market Olonzac. £215 $400 €320 £270 $500 €400 £375 $690 €550 Domaine St Pierre de Trapel Carcassonne 4 bedroom suites. Sleeps 2 - 4. SWIMMING POOL. PARK. BED AND BREAKFAST From 81 euros per nt. Day and Week rates. Deluxe accommodation. Rates shown are one week for lowest priced bedroom suite. Cycle to Carcassonne. £350 $539 €538.65 £350 $539 €538.65 £350 $539 €538.65 La Maison Joyaux Valros Sleeps 9. Terrace . Near Pezenas. 20 mins to Med. Restaurant short walk. Near Beziers (shops, history), Pezeaas (antique shops, Moliere home) £470 $900 €675 £470 $900 €675 £730 $1,400 €1,050 Hotel de Vigniamont Pezenas 2 bedrooms, 3 bedroom suites. ROOF TERRACE, COURTYARD - FOUNTAIN. Chambres d'hotes, Bed and Breakfast . 17th C mansion lovingly restored. Near shops, antique stores, market. 20 mins to Med. €70 a night €70 a night €90 a night Au Pont Romain Caunes Minervois 4 Apartments. Sleeps 2 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, LARGE GARDEN. Very good facilities, views. Near Carcassonne. Restaurants, Abbey in village. Price is for apartment sleeping 4 (price is less for 2 persons) €325 $425 £230 €475 $620 £335 €600 $750 £405 Villa Chiapella Maureillas Sleeps 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, VIEWS OF CANIGOU. Near Ceret, Collioure, Spanish border. Plenty of shops and restaurants in village £380 $710 €545 £515 $960 €735 £910 $1,700 €1,300 Le Pallier Olargues Sleeps 5. LOVELY HOUSE WITH GARDEN. Walk to restaurants, cafes, shops. Nr St Pons, St Chinian, Gorges d'Heric, Bedarieux. £280 $480 €400 £280 $480 €400 £364 $625 €520 Le Clos Gruissan Plage Sleeps 8. VILLA WITH VIEWS OF MED. SWIMMING POOL. Gruissan Plage, near Narbonne. Walk to beach, shops, restaurants. £470 $825 €690 £810 $1,435 €1,200 £1,320 $2,330 €1,950 Gloriettes & Aldebaran Villeneuve les Beziers Sleeps 6 (house). Sleeps 3 (boat). Pretty house. BOAT MOORED ON CANAL DU MIDI. House boat rental and House rental. Nr Beziers. . 10 mins to Mediterranean beaches. Price is same for boat or house £275 $500 €410 £275 $500 €410 £425 $780 € 635 The Tall House St Thibery Sleeps 6-9. PATIO GARDEN. 15 MINS TO MED. In village with cafés/bars, shops. Abbey church. Near Pezenas (market, antiques), Montpellier, Beziers £200 $280 €325 £350 $490 €570 £500 $700 €815 Le Castellou Pierrerue Sleeps 2. Terrace with view. Near St Chinian (shops, market, restaurants) and Roquebrun. 20 mins to Beziers. £95 $165 €140 £125 $220 €185 £195 $345 €285 Moulin de Perdrix, nr Montpellier Sleeps 6. MAS WITH SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, 5 MINS GOLF COURSE. Nr Petite Camargue, Nimes, Montpellier. 15 mins to Meditteranean Beaches £735 $1,315 €1.080 £990 $1,780 €1,460 £1,345 $2,410 €1,980 Gabachou, Bram, nr Carcassonne 2 Gites - sleeps 2 & 4. FARMHOUSE ON CANAL DU MIDI. GARDEN. VILLAGE WITH RESTAURANTS. Nr Carcassonne, Castelnaudary, Mirepoix, Lauragais. £200 $355 €290 £275 $490 €400 £400 $710 €585 Impasse des Selliers Pezenas Sleeps 2. SUNNY HOUSE. SHORT WALK TO MARKET, ANTIQUE SHOPS, RESTAURANTS. 20 MINS MED. IN PEZENAS . Near Montpellier, Beziers. £197 $358 €285 £228 $415 €330 £290 $610 €485 Juno , Villeneuve - les - Beziers Sleeps 4 + infant. TERRACE, NEAR CANAL DU MIDI AND MED (10 MINS). Bus service to Beziers and Railwat, Village with restaurant/café and all amenities. £155 $280 €230 £210 $380 €310 £380 $685 €560 Charming Poilhes Sleeps 2 - 4. Terrace . On Canal du Midi. Fine Restaurants in village. 20 mins to Med beaches, near Narbonne & Beziers £166 $260 €260 £215 $370 €315 £265 $455 €390 Cour du Moine Quarante Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL. Well furnished. Abbey town near Canal du Midi, Minervois. 30 mins to Med. Near Beziers, Narbonne £175 $330 €250 £175 $330 €250 £615 $1,165 €880 Belle Bize Bize Minervois Sleeps 6. Large rooftop terrace. Natural SWIMMING POOL!. Village has 3 restaurants, café bar, shops. 35 mins to Med £240 $465 €345 £340 $660 €490 £490 $950 €705 Maison de Grandmere Pouzols en Minervois Sleeps 4 + child. ROOF TERRACE. 5 MINS SWIMMING POOL. Near Minerve, Narbonne, Olonzac, Canal du Midi. . 35 mins Mediterranean beaches. 10 mins river swimming £220 $400 €320 £220 $400 €320 £295 $540 €430 Sans Souci Cebazan Sleeps 5. Private patio terrace. Near St Chinian, Beziers, Fontcaude Abbey. . Great walking. Walk across park to Patisserie. 25 mins Mediterranean beaches £200 $380 €285 £200 $380 €285 £280 $530 €400 Bijou Pezenas SLEEPS 4 . PEZENAS. SHORT WALK TO 32 RESTAURANTS, 7 BOULANGERIES, 8 COIFFEURS. CLASSIFIED "SUPERIOR VALUE" NR MONTPELLIER. £460 $790 €673 £480 $825 €703 £500 $860 €733 Eloi Merle Olonzac BED AND BREAKFAST. LARGE SWIMMING POOL - GARDEN . In Olonzac, Minervois region, nr Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. Rate shown is for 1 or 2 persons sharing a room. 6 0 euros per night 6 0 euros per night 6 0 euros per night Eloi Merle Olonzac Adult couples only. 4 GITES. LARGE SWIMMING POOL - GARDEN . In Olonzac, Minervois region, nr Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. £205 $350 €300 £205 $350 €300 £445 $760 €650 Maison Thomas Saint Chinian Sleeps 4 - 6. PRIVATE TERRACE. Walk to shops, restaurants, bars, 2 x weekly market. Near Beziers, Gorges d'Heric, Roquebrun. £140 $220 €200 £245 $380 €350 £315 $490 €450 La Madigne nr Olargues Sleeps 10. LARGE SWIMMING POOL, VIEWS. Nr Olargues, St Pons, Bedarieux . Explore Gorge d'Heric. Golf course near. £550 $870 €800 £550 $870 €800 £1,035 $1,635 €1,500 Le Forgeron Villeneuve Les Montreal Sleeps 4. COURTYARD GARDEN. CARCASSONNNE 15 MINS. Nr Bram, Fanjeaux, Montreal, Castelnaudary, Canal du Midi . Walk in sunflower fields £200 $315 €290 £225 $355 €330 £375 $590 €550 The Merchant's House Montagnac Sleeps 4. 15C MEDIEVAL HOUSE, ROOF TOP TERRACE / LOGGIA. NEAR PEZENAS, SETE, CAP D'AGDE. Walk to restos, bar. Nr Pezenas mkt, 20 mins Med £210 $390 €300 £315 $585 €450 £415 $770 €590 Extraordinary Guided Tours Languedoc GUIDED TOUR S AVAILABLE FROM YOUR RENTAL OR HOTEL 200 EUROS per day 200 EUROS per day 200 EUROS per day Cazo near St Chinian TWO HOUSES. Sleeps 4 & 5 + CHILD. TERRACE, GARDEN. In quiet hamlet, with vineyards around. Between St Chinian and Bize Minervois. £200 $385 €295 £270 $515 €395 £425 $810 €620 Terrasse du Soleil Peret Sleeps 4. ROOF TOP TERRACE, GLORIOUS VIEWS. NEAR CLERMONT L'HERAULT, PEZENAS. Swimming Lac du Salagou, antiques and mkt at Pezenas £215 $400 €305 £250 $465 €355 £375 $695 €535 Vineyard Vistas, nr St Guilhem le Desert Sleeps 2. Apartment. SWIMMING POOL. NEAR GIGNAC, ST GUILHEM LE DESERT, GIGNAC. Abbeys, walks, river swimming, canoeing. £250 $465 €355 £275 $510 €390 £360 $670 €515 Vignes et Olives , Portiragnes 2 house rentals. Each sleep 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, 3 MINS TO MED BEACHES. Nr Beziers, Canal du Midi, Narbonne, Cap d'Agde. £195 $300 €395 £195 $300 €395 £395 $670 €555 La Maison d'Oc nr Carcassonne Sleeps 4. PLUNGE POOL AND SWIMMING POOL. PRIVATE PARK. Garden. 5 mins to Carcassonne, Canal du Midi. Views of vineyards, woods. £360 $560 €533 £535 $840 €800 £665 $1,040 €990 Arbousier near St Chinian Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE, GARDEN. Near St Chinian, Beziers. Stunning views. £750 $1,325 €1,110 £850 $1,500 €1,255 £1,450 $2,560 €2,145 Anges Gardiens Villeneuve Les Beziers 2 doubles, 2 twin rooms. Bed and Breakfast. 10 mins to Med . Bustling village (Market, flea market, shops). Restaurants. 5 mins Beziers (bus public transport). 55 Euros p.d. 55 Euros p.d. 55 Euros p.d. La Cave Near St Chinian Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL, garden. Near St Chinian (Restaurants, shops, large market). 35 mins to Mediterranean £460 $810 €680 £860 $1,520 €1,270 £1,440 $2,545 €2,130 Casa Secreto Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 6. House rental with cloister garden and terrace with great views. Near center of Cadaques. Restaurants, beach all in walking distance £400 $760 €570 £500 $945 €710 £800 $1,515 €1,140 Belle Ile Gruissan Sleeps 4 - 6. WALK TO BEACH, RESTAURANTS, SHOPS . Les Ayguades, nr Gruissan, Narbonne Plage, Narbonne. Med beaches, wines, and nature reserve. £115 $215 €195 £195 $365 €322 £350 $650 €579 Maison Roubia, Roubia Sleeps 16. SWIMMING POOL. MAISON DE MAITRE. In CANAL DU MIDI village, walk to restaurant. Nr Narbonne, Minerve, Olonzac. 35 mins Medeterranean beaches £1,900 $3,500 €2,650 £2,500 $4,500 €3,500 Maison Roubia, Roubia BED AND BREAKFAST. SWIMMING POOL. In pretty CANAL DU MIDI village, walk to restaurant. Nr Narbonne, Minerve, Olonzac. 35 mins Medeterranean beaches. B & B price is for 2 persons. From € 70 From € 70 From € 70 L'Orée des Vignes Pezenas Sleeps 6 - Gite. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN . 10 mins walk to central Pezenas - shops, antique, general & flea market, restaurants. 25 mins to Med. Beaches ask £395 $700 €580 £550 $960 €795 L'Orée des Vignes Pezenas BED AND BREAKFAST, CHAMBRES D'HOTES. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN. SAFE PARKING. 10 mins walk to central Pezenas - shops, antique, general & flea market, restaurants. 25 mins to Med. Beaches 45 euros a night 45 euros a night 45 euros a night Villa des Cigales Near Montpellier Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN . Walk to restaurant, bar, shops in village. 8kms Montpellier, 25 mins Med beaches at Palavas. £850 $1,545 €1,280 £950 $1,725 €1,430 £1,600 $2,905 €2,415 La Bateliere Capestang Sleeps 6. TERRACE, OVERLOOKS CANAL DU MIDI . Walk to 6 restaurants! Good Market, Lively village. Nr Beziers, Narbonne. £290 $530 €430 £390 $715 €580 Lautrec Albi Sleeps 2. GARDEN, BALCONY . Less than 5 mins walk to Toulouse Lautrec Museum , Cathedral, Railway station, Restaurants, Shops. 35 mins Toulouse. 3 night stays also available. £275 $480 €400 £275 $480 €400 £400 $720 €600 In the Vines Near St Guilhem Sleeps 2. SWIMMING POOL, VIEWS . Walk to bar, bistro, shops. Near St Guilhem le Desert (Abbey), Clermont L'Herault, Grotte de Clamouse, Aniane. £250 $440 €370 £300 $525 €440 £380 $670 €560 Villajessie Near Narbonne Sleeps 4 - 6. SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE . Walk to wine cave, & fish and chipeteria. Restaurants, Canal du Midi. 10 mins Narbonne, 20 mins Med beaches. £375 $690 €550 £445 $815 €650 £585 $1,065 €850 Roquebrun Les Hirondelles Sleeps 6. LARGE TERRACE, RIVER VIEWS . Walk to restaurants, river swimming, baker, café. "Nice" of Languedoc. Microclimate. £215 $395 €315 £270 $495 €395 £440 $805 €640 La Roseraie, Villeneuve-Les-Beziers Sleeps 6. 10 MINS TO MED BEACHES. COURTYARD. Village Restaurants. Bus service to Beziers (railway, market, cathedral, shops). Also nr to Cap d'Agde, Pezenas. £210 $400 €300 £210 $400 €300 £455 $860 €650 Chateau Saint Charles nr St Felix Lauragais Sleeps 10. CHATEAU, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK, SAUNA. Nr Toulouse, Revel, Villefranche de Lauragais, Carcassonne, Canal du Midi, Montagne Noire,. Rate shown is 1 wk of 2 wks bkg. £3,220 $5,425 €4,600 £3,220 $5,425 €4,600 Le Nid, Assignan Sleeps 4. ROMANTIC HOUSE IN PRETTY VILLAGE SURROUNDED BY VINEYARDS. Nr Saint Chinian, the Minervois, Beziers. £150 $265 €220 £195 $345 €290 £275 $485 €410 Lamarque, Gascony Sleeps 6 +   SWIMMING POOL. GARDENS. COURTYARD . Nr Agen, between Bordeaux, Toulouse. Armagnac counrty. Gers. £560 $1,000 €800 £690 $1,235 €990 £1,155 $2,060 €1,650 Bellaire, Cadaques Spain Sleeps 2 - 4. STUDIO APARTMENT - 2 MINS WALK TO BEACH, RESTAURANTS, BARS. Salvador Dali's home nearby. Swimming, diving, walking in National park! Stunning! 2 Bicycles provided. Just across the border from France. £305 $515 €450 £425 $720 €625 £550 $920 €800 Casa Blue Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 4. CADAQUES, SPAIN. ARTIST'S HOUSE, TERRACE, SEA VIEWS . Village with art galleries, restairamts, bars. Salvador Dali's house 10 minutes walk. £300 $550 €440 £490 $820 €700 £770 $1,285 €1,100 Fou Chantant St Chinian Sleeps 4 + 2 children. Childhood home of Charles Trenet. ROOF TERRACE. WALK TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, MARKET . Nr Beziers, Roquebrun. River swimming, and canoeing. £275 $520 €400 £350 $665 €510 £450 $850 €650 Ciel Chateau , Sete Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. GARDENS. SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF SETE AND MEDITERRANEAN. Magnificent house . Restaurants, museums, shops in Sete. Beaches 5 minutes. £2,835 $4,035 €4,600 Jessica Ste Valiere Sleeps 6 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL. GARDEN. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne, Minerve, Beziers. Walk to restaurant. 30 mins to Mediterranean £375 $605 €560 £525 $850 €785 £1,050 $1,695 €1,570 Maison Pezenas Pezenas Sleeps 4-6. Galleries, Antique stores, market. IN PEZENAS 20 Mins to Med. Near Beziers, Montpellier. See: Valmagne (Abbey) £240 $420 €345 £275 $475 €390 £380 $670 €545 Abbaye Valiere Ste Valiere Sleeps 6. ROOF TERRACE, STUNNING VIEWS . Restaurants nearby. Nr Minervois, Canal du Midi, Olonzac, Minerve, Narbonne, Lezignan. £340 $630 €500 £405 $750 €600 £580 $1,070 €850 Les Hirondelles Siran Sleeps 3. VILLAGE HOUSE, ROOF TERRACE (PRIVATE, NOT OVERLOOKED) . Walk to restaurant, shops. Excellent Siran wine. 5 kms Lake swimming. 30 mins Carcassonne. £195 $360 €280 £240 $450 €350 Le Rabelais Narbonne Sleeps 2. APARTMENT IN NARBONNE . Walk to restaurants, shops, markets. Ideal base for house hunting, 10 mins med beaches. Abbeys, roman roads, art galleries to discover. £140 $255 €200 £140 $255 €200 £140 $255 €200 La Serre aux Vignes Oupia Sleeps 9. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, TERRACE . Walk to restaurant, buy well known local wine. Nr Minervois, Canal du Midi, Olonzac, Narbonne, Lezignan. £500 $885 €735 £600 $1,062 €882 £1,300 $2,301 €1,911 Pech des Moulins Gruissan Sleeps 5 + child. SWIMMING POOL, GARDEN, WALK TO BEACHES, MARINA. In Gruissan, nr Narbonne, on the Mediterranean £125 $200 €180 £185 $295 €265 £945 $ 1,710 € 1,400 La Caunette Nr Minerve Sleeps 7. SWIMMING POOL, STUNNING VIEWS . Walk to Restaurants, shop. Near Cathar village of Minerve. Close to Narbonne, Olonzac, Minervois, St Chinian wine areas. Circulade villages. £500 $885 €735 £600 $1,062 €882 £800 $1,416 €1,176 Domaine du Lac Villa Nr Beziers Sleeps 6. GOLF, SWIMMING POOL, 20 MINS MED BEACHES . St Thomas golf and country club - walk to restaurant, facilities. 20 Mins Beziers, Pezenas, Agde. £325 $620 €475 £475 $905 €700 £795 $1,520 €1,170 Domaine du Lac Villa Nr Beziers Sleeps 8. BALCONY, GOLF, SWIMMING POOL, 20 MINS MED BEACHES . St Thomas golf and country club - walk to restaurant, facilities. 20 Mins Beziers, Pezenas, Agde. £425 $810 €620 £625 $1,190 €915 £1,000 $1,905 €1,465 Chez B Carcassonne Sleeps 6. BALCONIES, LARGE GARAGE - OFF STREET PARKING . Walk to Medieval castle, railway station. 3 kms airport. Quiet street. Walk to restaurants, shops, market. £250 $475 €365 £300 $575 €440 £400 $765 €590 La Maison de Julie La Force BED AND BREAKFAST. (Rooms for 1 -4). GARDEN . NEAR CARCASSONNE (20 MINS), TOULOUSE. Lovely house. Apt with kitchen for 2 can be rented by week 390 euros. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. €40 p.n. $50 p.n. £27 p.n. La Huppe Aigne Sleeps 4. TERRACE . In circulade village - walk to recommended restaurant. In Minervois, good local wines; near Minerve, Olonzac, Narbonne, Canal du Midi. £240 $450 €350 £240 $450 €350 £275 $515 €400 Le Pin Sucré nr Capestang Sleeps 8. SWIMMING POOL. ON WINE DOMAINE, GARDEN, WALK TO CANAL DU MIDI RESTAURANT. Nr Beziers, Narbonne. 30 mins to Mediterranean £480 $915 €700 £620 $1,180 €900 £825 $1,570 €1,200 Bamboo, Ventenac Minervois Sleeps 7   COUNTRY HOUSE. FORMAL & BAMBOO GARDEN . 2 restaurants in village. On Canal du Midi. 30 Mins Narbonne (shops, cath, market, sights, beaches near) £650 $990 €1,025 £800 $1,220 €1,250 £950 $1,450 €1,500 Casa None nr Lake Garda, Italy Sleeps 6 + Baby. Terrace, grounds, stunning views. Walk in the mountains. Near Brescia, Milan, Verona. Former Nunnery. £700 $1,170 €1,000 £840 $1,400 €1,200 Ferme du Ciel nr Carcassonne Sleeps 8 - 14. FARMHOUSE WITH POOL. FEATURED ON CHANNEL 4 "FRENCH LEAVE" (JOHN BURTON RACE). 35 mins Carcassonne, Toulouse. Stunning views, traditional interior. £1,050 $1,675 €1,500 £1,210 $1,925 €1,725 £1,610 $2,570 €2,300 Ashi No Yakata Chateau nr Carcassonne Sleeps 8 - 10. CHATEAU, ZEN GARDENS, SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE PARK. 25 mins Carcassonne. 5 min easy access to autoroute to Toulouse (55 mins). Nr Castelnaudary. £1,810 $3,200 €2,700 £2,585 $4,570 €3,850 £3,185 $5,635 €4,750 Garrigue Villepassans Sleeps 4 - 5 + baby. GARDEN, HILL VILLAGE. Near Minerve, St Chinian. Great views of Pyrenees, Mediterranean - vineyard walks, potent wines!. £170 $300 €240 £225 $400 €320 £350 $625 €500 L'Enclos St Valiere Apartments - Sleep 2-8. 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. SWIMMING POOL 30 mins Med & Narbonne (shops, sights), Minerve (galleries, views). (Rates shown for 1 bed apt) £150 $230 €230 £250 $380 €380 £360 $550 €550 Oliveres, Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 2-4. Apartment rental with great window view. Restaurants and beach minutes away. Fishing village where Dali and Picasso lived . Ideal for a get a way to Spain to soak in the sun. Nr Barcelona, Perpignan, France £370 $700 €530 £455 $860 €650 £580 $1,090 €825 Domaine de la Fontaine, nr Beziers Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL. WALK TO RESTAURANTS. ON CANAL DU MIDI. Nr Beziers, Narbonne. 20 mins to Mediterranean £305 $540 €450 £585 $1,035 €865 £1,080 $1,910 €1,600 Le Cerf Gris Moux Sleeps 12. SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE WALLED GARDEN. MAISON DE MAITRE. Nr Lagrasse, Lezignan, Carcassonne, Corbieres. £1,260 $2,250 €1,800 £1,400 $2,500 €2,000 Picpoul nr Cap d'Agde Sleeps 4- 6 or (14 with swimming pool and adjoining house) TERRACE . 2 other rentals on Domaine. Nr Marseillan, Meze, Cap d'Agde, Sete, Montpellier, Pezenas, Beziers. £280 $ 525 € 400 £340 $ 645 € 500 £445 $835 €650 Auberge du Puget Nr Carcassonne & Mirepoix Sleeps 2 - 8. BED & BREAKFAST. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT. GARDEN. VIEWS. Near Bram, Fanjeaux, Mirepoix, Carcassonne. Day (54 euros), Weekly rates show Apt suite(+ breakfast) for 2-3 pers £350 $625 €500 £350 $625 €500 £350 $625 €500 Maison du Midi La Redorte Sleeps 7 - 9. ROOF GARDEN. LIVELY VILLAGE ON CANAL DU MIDI. 25 mins Carcassonne. Walk to estaurants, cafés. Near abbey in Caunes, castles in Lastours, wines of Minervois. ask £300 $470 €430 £350 $550 €500 Maison D'Etre , Paraza Sleeps 8.   SWIMMING POOL. 2 restaurants in village on Canal du Midi . 30 Mins Narbonne (shops, cath, market, sights, beaches near) ask £800 $1,170 €1,170 £1,100 $1,990 €1,620 St Joseph, Near Beziers Sleeps 2. Terrace. Surrounded by vineyards. Gourmand restauant 5 mins, Beziers- 15 mins - Market, shops, museus, close to Med beaches £235 $375 €350 £235 $375 €350 £270 $430 €400 2 apartment house, Ibiza, Spain House available for monthly rental (3 months minimum). 2 apartments. Sleeps 4 - 6. Pretty house in old town. Roof terrace (Apt 2). Near restaurants, marina, dance clubs, cathedral, castle, great sandy beaches, views. Balearic Islands. Rates are for one week - prorated from 1 month rental £340 $550 €500 £340 $550 €500 £340 $550 €500 Acanthus, St Chinian Sleeps 4. Balcony. Bustling village (Market). SWIMMING POOL in village . Restaurants. 25 mins Beziers (shops, museums, cath). £165 $275 €230 £210 $360 €300 £295 $500 €420 Anise Fleury d'Aude Sleeps 6. 5 MINUTES TO BEACHES. TERRACE. Restaurants , shops near, 12 wine caves in village. Near Narbonne, Beziers. £205 $320 €305 £340 $575 €490 £510 $800 €760 Belleza Salvaje Cadaques, Spain Sleeps 4 - 6. Exclusive house rental private estate, national park surround, stunning views of Mediterranean. Deluxe interior, garden, lawns. 15 mins drive from Cadaques. No other properties can be seen from house. Secluded! Maid and gardener at house daily. £1,050 $1,875 €1,500 £1,050 $1,875 €1,500 £1,575 $2,812 €2,250 La Serpent near Limoux Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL . Garden. Idyllic village wonderful views. Near Limoux, Rennes Le Chateau (fabled hidden treasures, "da vinci code" ), and Carcassonne. £530 $875 €763 £530 $875 €763 £835 $1,575 €1,220 Lieu Delice, Roquebrun Sleeps 6. IN ROQUEBRUN -"LITTLE NICE" - BALCONY. Beautiful village on river Orb - river swimming, canoeing. Exceptional Mediterranean garden, restaurants. Nr St Chinian, Beziers. 35 mins beaches. £275 $515 €400 £345 $645 €500 £410 $775 €600 La Porte de Carcassonne Sleeps 4. COURTYARD. IN CARCASSONNE, walk to medieval castle cité, Canal du Midi. Walk to restaurants, shops, markets. £300 $565 €425 £325 $610 €460 £450 $845 €640 Maison des Cuves Poilhes Sleeps 6. SWIMMING POOL . Restaurants near. Canal du Midi. 20 mins to Med beaches, near Narbonne & Beziers £450 $840 €640 £625 $1,170 €890 £850 $1,585 €1,210 Estival - House Ste Valiere Sleeps 6-7. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT IN VILLAGE. 55 mins Carcassonne. 30 mins Mediterranean. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne. Also Cottage - costs less - sleeps 4-5 £250 $485 €360 £375 $730 €545 £650 $1,265 €940 Estival - Studio Ste Valiere Sleeps 2-3. SWIMMING POOL. RESTAURANT IN VILLAGE. 55 mins Carcassonne. 30 mins Mediterranean. Nr Canal du Midi, Narbonne £100 $195 €145 £150 $290 €215 £350 $680 €505 Croix de Courtigues Sigean Sleeps 6 + Baby. SWIMMING POOL, SECLUDED WITH VIEWS, ROMAN SPRING 10 mins Mediterranean sea. Near Narbonne, Perpignan £655 $1,100 €940 £655 $1,100 €940 £1,230 $2,060 €1,760 Couvent des Ursulines Pezenas 4 APARTMENTS - EACH SLEEP 6. SWIMMING POOL. TERRACE. GARDEN. In Pezenas - Antiques, mkt, shops. 20 Mins Med beaches. Nr Montpellier and Beziers. In low season can be rented for 2 or 3 days. £280 $525 €400 £650 $1,225 €930 £910 $1,710 €1,300 La Placette Bizanet Sleeps 4. R00F TERRACE. Shops in village. Nr Narbonne, Lagrasse, Fontfroide Abbey. 25 mins to Med beaches. £275 $505 €420 £310 $565 €470 £410 $745 €620 Coccinelles La Force Sleeps 7 + Baby. 2 TERRACE GARDENS. VIEW . Lovely village, nr Bram, Fanjeaux, Carcassonne, Canal du Midi. ask £295 $540 €450 £495 $910 €750 Beau Trois Bize Minervois Sleeps 4. GARDEN, NATURAL SWIMMING POOL, WALK TO RESTAURANTS . Pretty village, nr Minerve, Canal du Midi, with river. Nr Narbonne, 35 mins Med. £270 $530 €400 £270 $800 €400 £535 $1,065 €800 Belle R oubia, Canal du Midi Sleeps 10. SWIMMING POOL. Walk to restaurant/cafe in village . Canal du Midi near Minerve. Narbonne (shops, market, museums, beaches close) £300 $480 €420 £550 $880 €770 £950 $1,520 €1,330 La Digue Saint Chinian Sleeps 6. GARDEN - 2 TERRACES. In Saint Chinian - short walk to market, restaurants, cafés/bars. River swimming, pool in village. Nr Beziers. £310 $550 €460 £445 $790 €660 £735 $1300 €1085 Cachette Tranquille Fraisse Sleeps 4. GARDEN - PATIO. 25 MINS TO BEACHES. In Corbieres. Near Sigean (animal reserve), & beaches at Leucate Plage & La Franqui. £275 $495 €410 £275 $495 €410 £330 $595 €495 Villa La Cascade Durban Corbieres Sleeps 6. HEATED SWIMMING POOL, TERRACE, GARDEN WITH VIEWS. Overlooking Durban Corbieres, 30 mins Med, Leucate, Narbonne. £679 $1,165 €1,000 £950 $1,630 €1,400 £1,290 $2,215 €1,900 Les Cigales , Pezenas Sleeps 2 + 1. BALCONY - IN CENTRE OF PEZENAS. Walk to market, shops, restaurants. 20 mins Cap d'Agde, Beziers. n/a £276 $520 €400 £310 $585 €450 Fanjeaux, nr Carcassonne Sleeps 6. TERRACE, VIEWS, WALK TO RESTAURANTS. IN PRETTY HILLSIDE VILLAGE, famous convent, home of St Dominic. 20 mins Carcassonne. £195 $310 €275 £195 $310 €275 £335 $530 €475 Abbaye Maison Caunes Minervois Sleeps 6. COURTYARD GARDEN, WALK TO RESTAURANTS, AND ABBEY . In Caunes Minervois, nr Carcassonne, Chateau Lastours, Vineyards . Pool and river swimming near. £345 $550 €535 £345 $550 €535 £345 $550 €535 2006 France Property Rentals (Costs for one week rental) Description. Check individual listings for price and season dates. Prices here are only approximate. Bed and Breakfast where noted. Low Season Mid Season High Season Look at more holiday rentals in France Languedoc Southwest France or in North France Or why not rent in Spain or Italy ? Interested in advertising? 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Smartmoney.com: Consumer Action: Ten Things Your Real Estate Broker Won't Tell You Thursday December 29, 2005 3:23 PM ET U.S. Markets close in: :37 Search (choose an option below) Quote Charting Earnings Ratings Competition Financials Profile Key Statistics Insiders Site Search News (Enter Symbol) advanced search SmartMoney Select My Portfolio Tools Maps Stocks Advanced Trading Funds ETFs Personal Finance Autos Career Journal College Planning Debt Management Health Care Insurance Life LTC Insurance Real Estate Retirement Tax Guide Economy & Bonds Small Business SmartMoney TV SmartMoney Magazine SmartMoney University Business Travel Technology SmartMoney Mobile Holiday Survival Guide Select Homepage Stock Screener Market Map 1000 Fund Screener Stock Compare Fund Map 1000 Fund Compare XStream Quotes More... 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Editor's Picks Features Ten Things Real-Life Index Advertisement 4.25% APY with hsbcdirect.com Online Savings. Earn 8X the national savings average and make money into big money. No minimums. No monthly fees. Member FDIC. Email This Story Print This Story Save This Story Send Us Your Comments Add this column to your News Alerts (New!) 1. "Your open house is really a party for me." Hire a real estate broker to sell your home and one of the first things he'll likely suggest is hosting an open house, so potential buyers can casually check out your property on a weekend afternoon. While open houses are promoted as a great way of finding a buyer, a National Association of Realtors study found that their success rate is a mere 2%. No matter. Having an open house serves another important purpose — for the broker. "It gives him a database of clients," says Sean McNeill, an independent real estate broker based in New York City who says that he doesn't like open houses, preferring to match clients with appropriate buyers. "At open houses, you get all kinds of people walking in. Some are [trying] to see how much they should sell their own places for; others just want to get a look at what's out there." All are perfect pickings for a broker looking to increase his roster of buyers and sellers. "Think about it," McNeill says. "The broker is devoting a couple hours of a weekend. He won't do that unless it helps him in a big way." 2. "My fees are negotiable." Brokers like to make it sound as if their fees are engraved in stone, but that's rarely the case — especially in a brisk market, when brokers fiercely compete for properties they can unload fast. This past summer one broker in the Midwest says he lowered his fee by a full percentage point because there was so much demand for good properties that he needed leverage. Indeed, says the broker, who asked not to be named, sellers should shop around for broker's fees. He suggests these negotiating tactics: "If somebody's willing to commit to me for selling one place and buying another, I give a discount. If you're in a particularly desirable neighborhood with a house that will bring a lot of traffic" — say, at an open house — "that can be used, because the broker will use the flow of people to get potential customers. And with some [smaller] brokers, all you need to do is ask and they'll lower the commission." 3. "Think you've had no offers? Actually, there've been several." Legally, the broker you hire to sell your home is obligated to tell you about all offers that come in. In reality, some don't. Perhaps he thinks the offer is insultingly low for you, but more likely, "the broker thinks it's too low for his own purposes. He wants to hold out for a bigger commission," says McNeill. Or else there's an outside broker (or "co-broker") circling your house, and the primary broker is waiting for one of his own clients to make an offer so he can keep the full 6% to himself. "You must be clear with your broker that you want to be informed of all offers," McNeill says. "Otherwise, you may be leaving him to make decisions that you should be making." Check the listing agreement drawn up when you hire the broker; if the promise to disclose all offers isn't listed explicitly, insist that it be added. 4. "I talk about you behind your back." You spot your dream house as you're driving through a neighborhood and call the broker listed on the For Sale sign. That's how a lot of buyers stumble on a broker — who, in turn, happily shows you other houses, asking about your needs, laughing at your jokes. It's easy to get loose-lipped and forget whom you're dealing with: someone else's agent. "Legally, brokers are obligated to provide their sellers with any information that can help them get the best prices for their homes," says Stephen Israel, president of Buyer's Edge, a Bethesda, Md.-based company that represents homebuyers. "If you tell the broker that you're willing to pay $500,000 but want to offer $450,000, they'll pass that on to the seller. They have to." Also, some brokerage companies encourage prospective buyers to get preapproved for loans. While that can make a buyer more attractive to a lender, it also tells a broker whether a buyer can afford a $600,000 house when he's trying to haggle on a $400,000 property. "When somebody asks for [a preapproval], find out who they're representing," says Israel, acknowledging that such details can short-circuit your negotiating leverage. "If they represent a seller — or someone in their office does — they shouldn't have it. The broker may tell you she will be impartial, but how can she be?" 5. "Sometimes I forget whose side I'm on." The past 10 years have seen the proliferation of the buyer broker, agents who are supposed to work strictly in the buyer's interest, helping him get a fair price on a home as well as avoid pitfalls along the way. Unfortunately, things don't always unfold so nicely. While buyers may think they're getting a broker who isn't commission-hungry, many buyer agents are just that: They usually get about 3%, the same amount any broker typically earns when he gets involved with another agent's listing. "Buyer brokers are sometimes too focused on closing the sale and getting that commission," says Max Gordon, an Overland Park, Kan.-based real estate broker and attorney, so it's often in their best interest to see you pay as high a price as possible. Even worse, some brokers who call themselves buyer advocates are actually working for companies that also represent sellers. "Brokerages offer bonuses to buyer agents if they sell an in-house listing," says Israel. A good way to get a broker who has no such conflicts of interest: The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents, whose Web site (www.naeba.com) can help you find a buyer agent near you who pledges to help you get the best deal possible and has no ties to sellers' agents; many even work on a fee structure rather than on commission. Page 1 | 2 Consumer Action Archive To license this content, click here ADVERTISEMENTS Click here to get your FREE report -- The Motley Fools´ 2 Top Picks. 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Department of Revenue: Property Tax Real Property Foreclosure Text-Only Site State Directory Agencies A-Z Accessibility Advanced Help -- Department of Revenue: Property Tax Search About Us Contact Us Forms Publications Appeals Appraiser Registration Cartography/Maps Exemption Grapevine Industrial Property Local Budget Personal Property Property Tax Deferral Statistics Timber Utility Property Real Property Foreclosure Foreclosure is a legal proceeding by which the county enforces payment of real property taxes. The county acquires legal title to a property if the taxes aren’t paid by a certain date. In Oregon, real property is normally subject to foreclosure three years after the taxes become delinquent. When are taxes delinquent? Property taxes can be paid in full by November 15 or in three installments: November 15, February 15, and May 15. If the taxes are not paid in full by May 16 they are delinquent. May 16 of the following year they are one year delinquent; May 16 of the next year they are two years delinquent; May 16 of the year after they are three years delinquent. The property is subject to foreclosure when the taxes are three years delinquent. Delinquency notices You will receive notices to tell you about the foreclosure process. The tax statement you receive each year shows delinquent taxes and the current year’s taxes. Also on the statement is the delinquent year that causes the property to be subject to foreclosure. If the tax on your property is unpaid after May 15 of any year, you will get a delinquency notice telling you the date after which foreclosure proceedings will begin. Counties must send another delinquency notice by both regular and certified mail before the foreclosure list is published in the newspaper. Foreclosure procedures The following is a brief description of the steps involved in the foreclosure process. Action taken by county A list of all properties subject to foreclosure is prepared in July of each year for accounts with property taxes three years delinquent. Lienholders may ask to be notified if a certain property is subject to foreclosure. One month after the foreclosure list is prepared, the district attorney applies for a judgment and decree through the circuit court. The foreclosure list is published the same day. Notice of the foreclosure is run in a newspaper of general circulation in the county. Notice of foreclosure may be made by personal service. A judgment and decree is secured from the circuit court not less than 30 days after the application for judgment and decree. After that, you have two years to redeem property. Only the following can redeem property: (l) a person with an interest in the property at the date of judgment and decree, (2) an heir or devisee of a person with an interest in the property, (3) a holder of a lien of record on the property, such as a mortgage company, and (4) a municipal corporation with a lien on the property, such as a city or sewer district. All persons with a legally recorded interest in the property are notified by both regular and certified mail that the period of redemption will end. The tax collector is responsible for providing this notice. The notification is to be made not less than one year before the expiration of the redemption period. A “Notice of Expiration of Redemption Period” is published in two weekly issues of a newspaper. This occurs not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days before the expiration of the redemption period. The tax collector deeds the property to the county at the end of the redemption period. All taxes are canceled and the property is removed from the tax roll. Within certain limits, the county is free to sell the property to the former owner at a private sale. Taxpayer's course of action Your property can be removed from the foreclosure list before publication if you pay the full tax and interest for the year(s) causing foreclosure. Interest is 1-1/3 percent per month. After the foreclosure list is given to the newspaper for publication, you can remove your property from the foreclosure list by paying the full tax and interest for the year(s) causing foreclosure and a penalty of 5 percent of the total tax and interest owed on the property. If you believe the property should not be included in the foreclosure process, you must file your reasons with the court within 30 days after the publication. Once judgment and decree is granted by the circuit court the two-year redemption period commences. To get your property back during this period, you must pay all taxes and interest for all years shown on the judgment and decree, the 5 percent penalty, interest on the judgment, plus a $50 redemption fee. Once the county sends the certified notice that the redemption period will end in one year this fee may increase. The county will do a title search on the property before it sends the certified notice. If it costs the county more than $50 to have a title search done on the property, you must pay the actual cost. Interest on the total amount of judgment and decree is 9 percent per year. You keep title to your property up to the time the tax collector deeds the property to the county. If you damage or destroy the property in any way during the period of redemption, you lose your rights to own the property. You have lost all rights to the property after the tax collector deeds the property to the county. You may ask the county court or board of county commissioners to sell the property at a private sale. The board may do so, but does not have to. Questions? Telephone: Salem 503-945-8293 Toll-free within Oregon 1-800-356-4222 TTY (hearing or speech impaired; machine only): 503-945-8617 (Salem) or 1-800-886-7204 (toll-free within Oregon). Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): This information is available in alternative formats. Call 503-378-4988 (Salem) or 1-800-356-4222 (toll-free within Oregon). Asistencia en español. Llame al 503-945-8618 en Salem. 150-310-671 (Rev. 8-02) Text Only | State Directory | Agencies A-Z | About Oregon.gov | Site Map | File Formats | OAR | ORS | Privacy Policy | Web Site Feedback

Real Estate Broker and

NYS DOS, Real Estate Professional Page NYS Department of State Division of Licensing Services F requently A sked Q uestions Applicants for Real Estate Broker and Salesperson Licensure Do I need to be licensed? Generally, Article 12-A of the Real Property Law provides that anyone who, on behalf of another and for a fee, 1) negotiates a sale, exchange or rental of real property, 2) collects rent, or 3) negotiates a commercial loan secured by a mortgage must be licensed as a real estate broker. What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate salesperson? A real estate broker is responsible for the supervision and conduct of the real estate brokerage business. He or she applies for and holds the license on behalf of the brokerage. This person is known as the "representative broker." A real estate salesperson works for and is supervised by the representative broker. The salesperson acts as the representative broker's agent. All listings, although perhaps negotiated by a salesperson, are accepted by the representative broker. How do I become a real estate salesperson or broker? In order to qualify for licensure as a real estate salesperson, an applicant must have satisfactorily completed a 45 hour salesperson qualifying education course in real estate approved by the Secretary of State, and have passed a qualifying examination administered by the Department. In order to qualify for licensure as a real estate broker, an applicant must have at least one year of experience as a licensed real estate salesperson or at least two years of experience in the general real estate field (e.g., buying and selling your own property, managing property owned by your employer), have satisfactorily completed both the qualifying salesperson course of 45 hours and an additional 45 hour real estate broker course as approved by the Secretary of State, and have passed a qualifying examination administered by the Department. Who licenses mortgage brokers? Anyone who negotiates or attempts to negotiate any mortgage loan other than a mortgage loan on residential property, in the state of New York, is required to be licensed as real estate broker, or as a salesperson associated with a real estate broker. This license is issued by the NYS Department of State. To negotiate a mortgage loan on residential property (one to four family building) registration with the New York State Banking Department is required. If I am a real estate management company, do I need a real estate broker's license? That depends on what services you provide. If you collect rent or place tenants in vacant spaces on behalf of your landlord client, the answer is yes. If, on the other hand, your services are strictly maintenance, the answer is no. you are not acting as a fiduciary (not handling another person's money). Whom do I call if I am not sure whether I completed my 22.5 hours of continuing education during my license term? Contact the school(s) you attended. Schools are required by law to maintain course completion records for three years. You may request duplicate certificates from the school(s) in the event you are audited. In order to renew my salesperson license, I completed the 45-hour broker qualifying course. Can I apply the extra 22.5 hours to my next license term? No. The law clearly states that continuing education must be completed within each license term. I could not complete the continuing education, but I wish to renew my license anyway. Can I apply for an extension? Please refer to §177.6 in the real estate law booklet. Extensions will only be granted in bona fide hardship cases. You must submit the following, preferably prior to your license expiration: a written request for the extension, completed renewal form, fee, and original documentation demonstrating your hardship; i.e. , medical documentation. I think I might be exempt, but I am not sure when I originally became licensed. Can you tell me when I was first licensed? No. The Department of State only maintains seven years of real estate records. You may possibly determine your original date of licensure if you know when you completed the salesperson course and how long it took you after completing the course to apply for your license. What happens if I do not complete my continuing education and don't renew my license? If you do not renew your license, you cannot conduct any real estate activities that require a New York State real estate license in accordance with Article 12-A of the Real Property Law. There are no grace periods that allow you to continue working while not licensed. You have two years from the date your license expires to renew your license. If you fail to renew within that period, you will be required to pass the state written examination. No continuing education will be required to repeat the licensing process again. When you submit your new salesperson application, you must include the following: your new examination results, application fee, and a copy of your expired license/pocket card or ORIGINAL proof of completing the salesperson course. If possible, it is better to submit original proof of your salesperson course. If you do not have an original certificate, then call the school where you took the course to request another certificate. If you are applying for your broker's license, you must submit ORIGINAL proof of your 45-hour salesperson course and 45-hour broker course, or a copy of your expired broker's license. How do I obtain a waiver from the 45-hour salesperson or 90-hour broker course requirement? You must submit a written request stating the waiver you are applying for along with ORIGINAL proof of course completion, a detailed outline listing topics and hours, and a course description. We only review prelicensing courses from other states that were completed in a classroom setting. (No home-study/correspondence courses.) The prelicensing salesperson's course must be at least 45 hours of classroom instruction and the broker's course, 90 hours. In addition, if you have graduated with a Master's Degree with a concentration in real estate, you may qualify for a 90-hour waiver of the qualifying courses. Please submit an official transcript with your waiver request. If you are granted a waiver, you will receive the waiver letter, the license application, real estate law booklet, and examination schedules. When you are ready to apply for your license, please submit the ORIGINAL waiver letter with your application, fee, passed examination results, and any other required documents. I have been a real estate licensee for many years. Am I exempt from the continuing education requirements? Article 12A statutorily requires all real estate brokers and salespeople to complete 22½ hours of Department of State approved education within their two-year license period prior to the date of expiration. The law does provide for an exemption from this requirement for a real estate broker who has 15 consecutive years of combined licensure as a salesperson and a broker and who is actively engaged in the real estate business as a real estate broker at the time of renewal, or an admitted NYS attorney. Where do I get more detailed information? You may access pertinent law and regulations, applications and exam schedules from this website. You may also request this or other information by calling a Division of Licensing Services customer service representative at (518) 474-4429 or by writing to: New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services 84 Holland Avenue Albany, New York 12208-3490 [ NYS Department of State Home Page ] [ Licensing Services Menu ] [ Real Estate Professionals Page ]

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