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Dordogne Homes Articles of Interest...
On this page you will find a list of articles that touch
on a range of subjects with reference to living and travellling in france.
Improving
your french
One of the best ways to learn a language is to listen
to the radio and Radio France http://www.radiofrance.fr/ is worth checking out.
There are a variety of stations to listen to with news, interviews and music
all available and the site is clearly laid out. Look out for a link titled.....
Rules of
the road
Driving around France can be a real pleasure compared
to the clogged roads of the UK if you remember a few key points. Before you
head across to France make sure you know exactly what cover you have from
your.....
Buying
your dream home
Before you even look at a house in France it will save
you a lot of time and money if you speak to a lawyer. Only UK lawyers who
specialise in dealing with French property will be able to start you off on a
smooth route.....
Openning
a french bank account
If you are staying in France for any length of time you
will want to open a bank account. It is not a difficult task and the French
banking system is quick and efficient, requiring very little on your part. A
simple current account, compte de cheques or compte courant.....
The
french education system
For those of you who have come to France bringing your
kids with you, you may have found the education that greeted them was not what
you expected or hoped for. Primarily, if you were like me, you might not have
expected it to be so different. After all the aim of the European Union.....
Receiving
benefits
Recieving health care, payment of a pension and
entitlement to social security benefits should be easier thanks to reciprocal
arrangements between European Union countries. These arrangements mean that
people from within the European Economic .....
Tips on
finding a property
If you have decided on an area of France, and are
keen to buy, obviously finding the right property is going to be your biggest
challenge. You will know what you are looking for, but snapping up the first
thing you see that closely matches, might well be the wrong move. When .....
The
notaires de france website
Understanding some of the legal aspects of life in
France can be a challenge to many people. The steps required during a
property purchase, how to make a will and a range of other questions and
problems can often raise their head. But a useful site to get an understanding
of the .....
Surveying
a french property
Many people head off to search for their dream home in
France with little more than a sheet of paper from the estate agent. But with a
little careful planning, separating the dreams from the nightmares can be a
simple task giving you more time to hunt down property.....
Using your
card
Have you ever checked how much it costs to use
your credit card in a cash machine when in France? Many card issuers charge a
higher rate of interest and you may also lose your 56-day interest free period
that applies, for example, to normal shop purchases. Barclaycard .....
French
mortgage advice
Not everyone is able to purchase a property in France
outright; many will have to apply for a mortgage. Mortgages or home loans
(hypothèque) are available from all major French banks with Crédit Agricole the
largest lender. Borrowing in France is regulated and the .....
First step
to renting
Finding a property in France can be a real challenge if
you are sat in front of your computer back in the UK. Letting a property could
be a solution allowing you to spend time searching the area and seeing what it
has to offer. However, people who .....
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