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tryClaiming your pension in France
24th November 2011 - 05:23Moving to France holds tremendous appeal for those who are keen to make the most of their retirement years and a key question for many is whether it is possible to have any UK pension paid in France. In principle it is both possible and perfectly legal to have your UK pension paid to you in France if you are becoming a full time resident there and have years of pension entitlement owed to you from the UK. Of course, there is a difference between state, private and more...
Tax planning for a move to France
12th October 2011 - 02:39France is often seen as a high tax country but many groups of people, such as pensioners, semi-retired and those living off a combination of capital and pension will find they are actually better off living there than in the UK. These days it is not easy to keep track of the fluctuating world economy and interest rates and it is absolutely vital to have proper guidance from a tax expert when you are thinking of moving to France or buying a second home there. Firstly, if you are more...
Cost of Living in France
31st August 2011 - 03:44The cost of living in France is in general less than that in the UK although the margin is not as great as it once was and some things are more expensive. Food and drink is mostly on a par with the UK and it is important to remember that shopping is slightly different in France and if you make full use of the wonderful markets, your grocery bill will undoubtedly be cheaper. Supermarkets do not stock the same range of ready meals either and there are less processed foods. more...
Financing your French property purchase
21st July 2011 - 04:20At the start of your property search in France (and before getting too excited about what you can get for your money there!) you will need to get your head down and think carefully about what you can afford and how you are going to finance your purchase. As a brief guide, here are your main options: a. Pay cash b. Get a Sterling based mortgage c. Get a French mortgage UK and French mortgages are similar. Lenders in both more...
Using a currency exchange company for your French property purchase
9th June 2011 - 01:27Amidst the excitement of planning your French property purchase, it is vital not to lose sight of one extremely important aspect: how to pay for it! Whether you are looking to buy a holiday home, make an investment or move to France permanently, you need to consider how you will pay for your property. Simply using a bank to transfer your hard earned pounds into euros will almost certainly mean you will end up worse off. Finding the best exchange rate and method of more...