Construction/Renovation Process In France (Regulations, Insurances, Permissions, Experts and Taxes)
1. A QUICK WORD ON THE BUILDING REGULATIONS IN FRANCE In France, like in UK, when you are renovat.... more
How do the recent changes in the Inheritance/Gift Tax law affect me?
On the 21st August 2007 La Loi 'TEPA' (Law n°2007-1223) was introduced, which makes considerable cha.... more
Moving to France - How do the recent healthcare changes affect you ?
So what has changed ? Previously all EU expatriates relocating to live in France were eligible to.... more
How is the new Mortgage Tax Relief law going to work?
As promised in Nicolas Sarozy’s election campaign on the 21st August 2007 as part of La Loi ‘TEPA’ (.... more
Tax and Estate Planning with Assurance Vie
Tax and estate planning figure prominently in the list of priorities of many financially secure expa.... more
The Answer My Friends ... Wind Turbines
Wind turbines are topping the must-have list for the eco-conscious. But are they just a green fad fo.... more
Beware 'Wire Transfer' or Certified Cheque' purchase offers
Scammers operate a variety of cons, many of which revolve around the idea of buying goods and then p.... more
Sworn Translating and Interpreting - Who Does it & What Do They Do?
Who are sworn translators and what do they do? I'll content myself with these two of Rudyard Kipling.... more
Not getting lost in translation...
When dealing with the nitty-gritty of buying and maintaining a property in France it is very temptin.... more
'Winterising' Your Pool
In these articles I have discussed the two methods of Winterising a Pool: Passive and Active. Which .... more
