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More often than not, people buying French property or overseas pay more than what they should, this doesn't need to be! With a little knowledge and a few good saving tips and contacts, we can help you save you significant…
  • 23rd Jan 2010
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An SCI is a French "Private Limited Company". The purpose of this property investment partnership ( société civile immobilière , or SCI) is to acquire or, in some cases, provide for the construction…
  • 28th Aug 2009
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The SIRET (Système d’Identification du Répertoire des Entreprises et de leurs Etablissements) number is a 14 digits code issued by the French INSEE, it serves as a geo identifier for companies and business…
  • 22nd Jun 2009
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The 100th edition of Michelin's Guide Rouge France was released this week and, as usual, there were cheers and tears. The Hotel Bristol in Paris and its chef, Eric Fréchon, earned three stars, the only new restaurant…
  • 5th Jun 2009
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Like many happy owners of property in France, you and your family could very soon be living the relaxed lifestyle you dream of in your French house, as well as securing a sound investment for your future. The following tips…
  • 1st May 2009
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Why should anyone consider buying foreign currency using a forward contract? What is it, how does it work and what are the benefits for using it for money transfers? Purchasing an existing French property with completion…
  • 28th Apr 2009
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There are some good reasons for the self-employed and for those wishing to start a business in France to celebrate with the great news that as from the 1st of January 2009, France will be introducing major changes to the…
  • 31st Jan 2009
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Perpignan is the capital of the Pyrenees-Orientales (66) which is the southernmost department of France. It is an integral portion of the  Occitanie region and undoubtedly one of Europe's most charming areas. With instant…
  • 14th Dec 2008
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According to the findings of a new report from investment provider Skandia, many buy-to-let (BTL) investors in the UK could liquidize their holdings and invest into other asset classes, including overseas property. It believes…
  • 2nd Oct 2008
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Could it be cheaper to live across the channel than staying at home? With increased fuel and food prices hitting the UK hard at the moment and the domestic property market looking bleak, you'd be forgiven for thinking that…
  • 1st Oct 2008
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No matter how much money you are transferring to purchase a property abroad, many people find currency exchange can be costly, tiresome and confusing. Also there never seems to be a right time to do it because exchange rates…
  • 29th Jan 2008
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If you are looking to exchange large sums of money from pounds into euros over a broad timescale, as you would when buying your French property or any overseas property think about ways to get the best deal and protect your…
  • 9th Jan 2008
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There is no doubt that the climate is changing. The ice caps are melting, our winters are getting warmer and summer now includes flash flooding. So what can you do in your French home to help repair the planet and also save…
  • 30th Oct 2007
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Whatever French region you live in, renewable energy solutions can make life easier and a whole lot cheaper by cutting down on your home’s running costs. They range from wood burning stoves, solar thermal panels and…
  • 10th Oct 2007
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Our Top Tips for Buying French Property 1 - Decide which area of France you would like to live in. France is a large country so research the different areas to help you decide which region is the one for you. Your choice…
  • 8th Sep 2007
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Eurostar sets Paris-London record - BBC News - Eurostar has set a record on its inaugural journey from Paris to London via Britain's new high-speed line. The train, carrying journalists and VIPs, arrived at St Pancras, instead…
  • 4th Sep 2007
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See below some comments from previous happy clients who have found and purchased their French homes with my-french-house.com. "my-french-house.com” gave us that and much more without any hassle. A very user friendly…
  • 16th Mar 2007