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Swimming Pool Maintenance - Opening up in spring

Fri Mar 31 2023 Eleanor Moore 0 French Life

Many people who buy properties abroad are tempted by the appeal of a pool – and rightly so. It's a very tangible luxury that is really not that practical in the UK. However do not be fooled into thinking it is just the case of turning up on holiday and flicking a switch. Owning a pool requires consistent and continued attention – it is not rocket science but it cannot be ignored. Realistically, owners have two choices: look after your own if you are resident here or employ someone to look after it for you. Here, we will concentrate on the process of looking after your own pool but first just a quick word on paying someone to look after your pool for you.

A guide to French house insurance

Tue Jun 27 2023 Eleanor Moore 0 French Life

Being a home owner, or second home owner, in France, you will find that French insurance differs in many ways from the rules in the UK and most of them beneficial! Recent changes to the regulations have been in favour of more flexibility for the client.

French Property & Lifestyle Show

Tue Mar 28 2023 Eleanor Moore 0 French Life

Prestige Property Services Europe will be hosting a French Property & Lifestyle Show in East Midlands on the **29th – 30th April 2023**.

Quick Guide to Barn Conversions

Tue Mar 28 2023 Eleanor Moore 0 French Life

Detailed planning consent is required in order to convert any agricultural building into living accommodation. This applies whether the building is a ‘stand-alone’ property, or part of a larger group of buildings – for example where a property includes an existing dwelling with other barns or outbuildings. Whether permission will be granted or not depends on a number of factors. The most relevant are whether the local planning regulations allow such a conversion, or where no local plan is in place, whether the barn is in an agricultural zone.

The Role of a Notaire

Mon Jan 09 2023 Eleanor Moore 0 French Life

Notaires are there to advise you. They are legal specialists with a public authority assignment who draw up authenticated contracts on behalf of their clients and ensure that transactions are secure. They are present throughout France and perform a genuine local public legal service. Notaires make transfers of immovable property ownership certain by securing every stage of the transaction.

How to make things easier for your family and heirs

Tue Dec 03 2019 Eleanor Moore 0 Tax and Finance

Many people avoid discussing the practical implications of their death, but if your affairs are not in order, your family may face unnecessary costs and delays during that difficult time.

What are your UK pension options in France today?

Tue Oct 08 2019 Eleanor Moore 0 Tax and Finance

Pensions are often the key to long-term financial security, so take care to review your options.

The French tax considerations of owning property

Mon Apr 01 2019 System Administrator 0 French Life Tax and Finance

It is always important to understand the various tax implications when buying property, particularly where a foreign tax regime is involved and/or you have liabilities in more than one country. Be particularly careful with a second (effectively investment) property that will not be regarded as your principal private residence, as you generally lose the main home reliefs and may have other tax considerations.

Relocation to France

Tue Jan 15 2019 System Administrator 0 French Life Tax and Finance

Sally Stone relocated to France in 2002 and set up 'Les Bons Voisins', a successful property management business that Sally franchises across France. But it hasn’t all been easy. Here, in an interview French Entrée, she tells her story...

Succession Law in France

Fri Dec 07 2018 System Administrator 0 French Life Tax and Finance

Succession law is probably one of the most contentious rules for the British moving to France, as it seemingly infringes on our civil liberty to leave our money to whomsoever we please.