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French Embassy London

Lastest Articles — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Address of the French Embassy: French Embassy 58 Knightsbridge London SW1X 7JT Telephone: 0207 073 1000 Closest tube: Knightsbridge For Visas and other officia... Continue reading →

Google France

Lastest Articles — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Google France Servers

Google has many search servers across the world. If you do a search in one country, you will not get the same results in another country.

To illustrate as an example - say we are searching for "French Properties" in the UK (these are the google.co.uk servers), then for 1st for French Property was the top result (excluding the Paid search results). But if the repat the same search on the Google French servers (google.fr) then the results are different! 1st for French property is the fourth result. ...

Is France the Ultimate Retirement Destination?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:15:03 +0000

France: Retirement Destination

Almost one million former British residents now receive their British State Pension abroad, with Spain heading up the list of relocation hotspots and France taking the second slot. Those who chose the latter, though, would argue that France is undoubtedly the ultimate retirement destination for a wide variety of reasons.

Firstly, it’s close to the UK! With a wide variety of flights to France leaving UK airports every day (plus solid rail and ferry links) it’s no problem for friends and family from back home to visit or vice versa. Once in mainland France, the internal air, road and rail infrastructures are also excellent, making it easy to get around.

France: Retirement Atractions

France is over twice the size of the UK but its population is only a little larger than our own, meaning that many rural areas in France are fairly isolated and many properties are still attractively priced. Property ownership rules and laws are also stronger and more transparent in France than some other European countries.

France is, of course, famed for its style, cuisine and culture and this remains true wherever you go in France. While millions of tourists take flights to Paris each year, the majority of visitors to France’s capital city never get to see anything else of the country – and there’s a lot else to see: some of the best skiing resorts in Europe; the lush countryside of the Bordeaux region; the spectacular scenery of the Alps; the sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches of Marseille, Cannes and Nice in the South. Obviously, France’s climate varies depending on the part of the country you choose to settle in but most people from the UK should be able to find a region of France which delivers the climate they prefer.

Obviously, though, relocating yourself to a new country in your golden years is a big decision to take and there are a few issues that you should consider and research carefully before taking the plunge.

If you don’t already speak the French language, get yourself booked into some classes soon. Speaking French is essential as you’ll quickly antagonise the locals if you don’t at least make an attempt to speak something other than English. As foreign languages go, basic French is not as difficult as you may remember from your school days, so don’t be too daunted to try.

Another thing to consider is that an isolated French location may be the perfect spot for a relaxing two-week holiday but it can quickly turn into a real bore once you decide to live there. Do your research in advance to make sure that the area you choose to settle has enough going on to keep you interested and active.

Finally, please ensure before you move that you are fully aware of how your pension or any other income (and the tax you pay on it) will be affected by your move. Unless you speak fluent French, it’s best to try to deal with any administrative tasks while still in the UK. Likewise, research the situation relating to your estate and any inheritance you plan to pass on to your loved ones and how French legislation may affect this.

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6 ways to assess the value of your home

Lastest Articles — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Some may think that selling their house is a simple process that doesn't require too much effort on their part, but this is not the case for most situations. Finding the right price takes some time and effort, both on the part of the seller and the estate agent that they hire. If you're at a loss as to where to start and are thinking to yourself, "how on earth am I going to sell my house?" Here are a few tips to help you get started.
1st-for-French-Property.co.uk from 1st Jan 2011 to 31st December 2011. These are the results of 354,078 people visiting the site with just under 5 million page views.

The top region was Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur property but closely followed by Brittany.

Top 6 Regions ...

Visiting The South OF France in Winter

Lastest Articles — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Visiting the south of France in winter is a great idea for anyone who is looking for a destination in Europe that is easy to get to and provides a wide selection of activities and entertainment. Whilst temperatures in the south of France do drop in winter (to between 6 and 13 degrees centigrade), they don’t fall as far as elsewhere in Europe, making the area a great option for a holiday where you can still get out and about without having to wrap up in lots of layers.

The region of the ...

Top for Quality of Life in France – 3rd year running

Lastest Articles — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

According to Uswitch which published a "Quality of Life Index", France came 1st for the 3rd year in a row.

The Index calculates an overall quality of life score for ten European nations - based on 16 factors including net income, VAT and the cost of essential goods such as fuel, food and energy bills, as well as lifestyle issues like hours of sunshine, days holiday, working hours and life expectancy.

It also reports that France may have achieved the highest Quality of Life score, but most people would actually ...

Why buy an off plan property near Geneva in France

Lastest Articles — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Off Plan Property nr Geneva

The Rhône-Alpes region of France has much to offer holiday makers, expats and property investors alike. Due to its stunning topography and restrictive French planning by-laws, permission for new building developments are sparse and few and far between. Pricey Geneva next door, along with the demands of modern day living from an ever increasing population, place a relentless strain on existing property stock. In addition, the highly buoyant local property market is accelerated further by low interest rates from lenders, plus favourable exchange rates against leading currencies. ...

Starting a Business in France

Lastest Articles — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Starting a Business in France Website

There is now a site dedicated to Starting a Business in France. This site is in English and there is some great advice about Starting a Business in France. It seems to be frequently updated with advice and tips.

Here is a typical extract from Starting a Business in France site titled: 5 Reasons why your French business might fail

I’ve worked with hundreds of French and English entrepreneurs over the past 5 years, helping them set up, develop and market their ...

Prettiest Villages in France

Lastest Articles — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Are you one of the millions of tourists going to France for your summer holidays? Chances are you will be close to one of the 10 most picturesque villages in France! So you may want to take a detour. French village life is the real France that the Brits love ... so while there you may want to find a French property for sale in a village!

The Sunday Times published its list of ten villages in August 2011 .... you may not agree!