The Survival Guide

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  Languedoc Real Estate and Property Agents

  Saturday 1 March 2008, by A correspondent

  Im starting with Languedoc real estate agents in Pezenas and will add towns as i go....

  Pezenas Real Estate Agents A P I Agence Pezenas Immobilier - 3 Avenue Aristide Briand 04 67 90 72 08 Good English spoken Aami - 29 Cours Jean Jaures 04 67 98 00 02 Abeilhan immobilier 8 av Mar (...)

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  Useful Herault Contact Nos

  Monday 19 September 2005, by A correspondent

  Here we will list English speaking doctors, vets etc together with other usefull services in the Herault region.

  Vets A young and charming English vet works in this practice. Rouquette Alain Simon Jean-Pascal Stephan Guy Aschero Christophe (SCP de vétérinaires) Le Souc Zone Industrielle 34800 CLERMONT (...)

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  French Architectural Salvage Supply

  Sunday 11 September 2005, by Rob

  If, like so many of us, you love stone and original architectural details from fireplaces through floors to panelling and door furniture, you are in the right place.

  Sylvie, of Gabian, can supply and,if asked, have fitted all sorts of fine antique French objects of architectural salvage. Recently she has been helping refit a noble dwelling in Provence. As (...)

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  Renovating a House in France

  Tuesday 26 April 2005, by A correspondent

  Finding the right tradesman to fix your roof, rewire your electrical installation, replumb the leaden depths of an old fashioned water system, is not easy. Getting it wrong can be expensive and depressing.

  Before looking at the finer points of choosing and finding builders and tradesmen let us note some general rules to bear in mind. 1. As an owner you can be heavily fined for employing ’black’ (...)

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  Setting French Property Leasebacks and Investments Against Tax

  Thursday 17 March 2005, by Rob

  The French government has a very simple way of dealing with the property related predictions of the French statistics office(INSEE).

  INSEE predicts a growing demand for and shortage of housing units for long term rentals, student accommodation, ’medicalised’ retirement homes, retirement homes and short term accommodation for (...)

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  Top ten tips for moving to France

  Sunday 5 December 2004, by Helena Frith Powell

  When I moved to France I spoke no French, knew little about the county I was moving to and had no guarantee of an income. Looking back on it, I must have been deranged. Any number of things could have gone horribly wrong. After four years here I decided to write the sort of book I wish I had read before we moved out.

  A book with lots of practical information about moving to France and living here, but also stories that make it less of a chore to read. I wanted to write something that was accessible and (...)

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  Bank Holidays 2004

  Sunday 14 March 2004

  Bank holidays in France this year (2004) are as follows: JANUARY 1st............... New Year’s Day APRIL 12th................ Easter Monday MAY 1st................... May Day/Labour Day MAY (...)

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  French Taxes 2004

  Saturday 13 March 2004, by A correspondent

  The Loi de Finances for 2004 has recently been voted in. It reflects the Government’s long-term policy of reducing income tax rates with further reductions in the 2003 rates. A number of tax reductions and deductions have been introduced, increased or their scope has been extended. It also includes a number of measures to simplify certain taxes and the related filing obligations.

  PERSONAL TAX MEASURES • The scale rates of income tax for 2003 are as follows: Band of income Rate of Tax € % Less than 4,262 0 4,263 - 8,382 6.83 (...)

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  Swimming Pool Regulations

  Monday 8 March 2004, by Rob

  New laws have been introduced in France to enhance the safety and security of swimming pools. These laws mainly concern in ground pools.

  Now that the dust has settled and the new standards have been established, we can tell you what security devices you can install to make your pool conform to the new regulations. But you better (...)

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  Frequently Asked Questions About Living in France

  Sunday 7 September 2003, by A correspondent

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