When preparing to travel to your next dream holiday destination, you should ensure that you, your family and belongings are covered before you hop on the plane. Have you had flights or a holiday package cancelled in recent…
- 28th Sep 2022
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Is the French real estate starting to turn and level off? Not just yet according to the Notaires-Insee index published early septembre, at best the beginning of a soft landing. The Insee Reference Index is Out for Analysis…
- 23rd Sep 2022
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The International Property Awards celebrates the highest levels of achievement by businesses from all sectors of the property and real estate industry. Notably, the awards are presented based on a scoring system, with the…
- 18th Sep 2022
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It's always great to receive feedback from satisfied buyers , this is especially true after a very long time searching for that dream historic property in France. The Dream Chateau This special property is a restored 19th-century…
- 15th Sep 2022
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This month's article is about holidaying in France, when you already live in France! Where to go this year? What do the French do especially with a very hot summer? They take a long break, often discovering a new corner…
- 2nd Sep 2022
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"RIB" is the abbreviation for Relevé d’Identité Bancaire, which means "Banking ID Details" in English. These details are necessary when you open a bank account with a French bank, and if you purchase…
- 25th Aug 2022
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This month's article is all about the famous UNESCO listing walled fortress city of Carcassonne in heart of Cathar Country in Occitanie. You may have heard Rick Stein talking about it on one of his TV series along the canal…
- 28th Jul 2022
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When planning to buy French real estate , navigating inheritance laws can be complex. In France, the system of forced heirship significantly impacts estate planning. Under this system, certain family members, particularly…
- 18th Jul 2022
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Moving abroad can be all sunshine (literally) and rainbows, exciting adventures and opening doors to new possibilities but such a move comes with big implications and a lot of information to take in along the way. There…
- 9th Jul 2022
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This month's article is light and funny, and possibly useful for those not trained in the art of dealing with those passionate 'brocantiers' and 'amateurs antiquaires' or to find a present for friend who's moving in a new…
- 22nd Jun 2022
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Pre-Travel Requirements for Horses Veterinary and Health Checks Owners of horses have to ensure that their animals have: pre-travel residency or isolation, blood tests and export health certificates (EHC) and customs declarations…
- 7th Jun 2022
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This month the latest piece from Beth is about one of those special places often hidden away, where time stands still, inviting it's visitors to humbly explore and reflect for a moment... "According to legend, it began life…
- 30th May 2022
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Monaco real estate company can be tax efficient for French succession tax purposes. Société Civile Immobilières (‘SCI’) companies are a popular way to own properties in France. They offer…
- 18th May 2022
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To sum up our French Property Market Analysis this first Quarter of 2022, Sales are up, Demand is Up, Prices Are Up, Properties Scarce ... There are some big changes happening in the French real estate market according to…
- 12th May 2022
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Here is the latest piece from Beth in Occitanie , all about April fools and it's origins, and food, naturellement... just in time for Easter. "Did you fall for an April’s Fool Day prank this year? It’s that month…
- 12th Apr 2022
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Before Brexit, taxpayers living in the UK who were liable to the French social charge paid a reduced rate of 7.5% (usually 17.2%) on their French real estate income and capital gains. This arose under the EU Directive on…
- 1st Apr 2022
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Our A to Z to Buying French Property Here’s our A to Z guide to buying your dream property in France ; we tried to make it as relevant and informative as possible to help you navigate some of the common words you will…
- 30th Mar 2022
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French Wealth Tax news for this (presidential) year, the deadline to file 2022 wealth tax return to be revealed next month, so keep an eye on our French blog . The French tax authorities will reveal the 2022 real estate…
- 21st Mar 2022
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Here are the latest of Beth's adventures and friendly advice from south west France. In springtime when nature is blossoming and animals free to roam again, she explains how pet owners need to be aware of some local pests,…
- 20th Mar 2022
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Once you start house hunting in France, you soon realise there's a whole new range of words, property types, legal terms, French terminology and metric based measurements to get accustomed to. Some people find this to be…
- 24th Feb 2022
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Here are the latest installment of Beth's adventures "live" from southwest France, this time heading for an historic chateau explore somewhere in the Tarn-et-Garonne department in the Occitanie region . We regularly post…
- 21st Feb 2022
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North of Brittany, sits the lush and dramatic landscape of the Normandy region . From naturally sculpted white rock coastlines, to serene rolling countryside, the region has a range of properties that suit all budgets and…
- 3rd Feb 2022
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Here are the latest news from Beth in her dream country house in rural France after discovering the exhausting expérience of "Les Fêtes de Fin d'Année". I wonder if Beth knows how early in advance some…
- 26th Jan 2022
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It’s been another challenging one but again, this year seems to have flown by quickly, probably due to the fact we’ve been so incredibly busy on all fronts, all year. The very last vine leaf has fallen, pruning’s…
- 23rd Dec 2021
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Here are 'les dernieres aventures de Beth' in her dream country estate in rural southwest France . This month she discovers how November is traditionally a eventful month, with two bank holidays , 1st and 11th, every year.…
- 16th Dec 2021
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Here are the latest musings from Beth in her dream country house somewhere in rural southwest France, which has seen plenty of mushrooms this season. This month she discovers some strange, often confusing old French expressions…
- 4th Nov 2021
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Autumn is well on the way and many families are turning their attention to winter holidays, particularly those who enjoy the white cold stuff and ski activities . One of the most popular destinations for winter fun are the…
- 7th Oct 2021
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Here are the latest adventures from Beth and friends still finding amazing places in the heart of southwest France. This month and her sister Di discover the market town of Marmande, as they’ve heard they’re…
- 27th Sep 2021
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It’s that wonderful time again, we’ve written before about the month of September and house hunting in France; “la rentrée ” for kids and parents, the amazing autumn colors, delicious mushrooms,…
- 22nd Sep 2021
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Here’s the latest discoveries and adventures from Beth and friends still finding new amazing places right in the heart of southwest France, this week they discover the popular market town of Saint Antonin. "Imagine…
- 14th Aug 2021
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After generating thousands of page views, dozens of enquiries and double digit bidders, this amazing chateau auction opportunity in the glorious Loire Valley is now gone with the deposit secured via our currency exchange…
- 22nd Jul 2021
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French people tend not to snack much between meals, instead conserving their appetite for 'les repas', but ocassionally it's easy to get tempted by an invitingly fresh pain aux raisins, or a shiny croissant, almost straight…
- 14th Jul 2021
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Fresh bread is an essential ingredient to everyday life, and delivering consistent delicious baguettes is an art most people undervalue. Here’s the latest instalment and early morning adventures from Beth, discovering…
- 22nd Jun 2021
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Are you still missing France and the warm sunshine, while waiting to hear about traveling to the country this summer? The good news is we have a new lovely read from Beth in southwest France , just in time for the weekend,…
- 20th May 2021
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Missing France, the warm sunshine, early strawberries and blue skies? Here’s some Easter and chocolate goodies from the lovely Beth and friends in southwest France . For Christian folks, Easter, which signifies a period…
- 15th Apr 2021
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Paris, the capital city of France, and recent host for the Olympic Games 2024 , is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. In 2018, almost 19.1 million foreign tourists visited the city. The city exudes…
- 26th Mar 2021
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