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The role of a notary in France
The role of the notary, or notaire, is to uphold French law throughout any property transaction. He also advises on estate planning and inheritance tax. He is employed by the government and so does not act for either party in a house sale, his task is to ensure the conveyancing goes through properly.
It is possible to have two notaires – one chosen by the vendor, the other by the buyer - working on a property transaction although normally it is just one. Having two notaires does not mean more fees; these are simply split between the two. The institution of more
This Week's Smart Currency Article
Smart Charts
Tracking the pound against key currencies Further quantitative easing worth £50 billion – which, in short, dilutes the strength of our currency – announced last week, combined with an expected hike in unemployment and the threat of a return to negative growth continue to hinder the pound from making any significant, or long-standing, gains moreThis Week's Journal
From New York to new paving in a week
We wrapped up warm for a flying visit to see my son Saul, knowing that New York City winters can be freezing. “Welcome to Spring”, said Saul on our arrival. With temperatures well into the 60s, we hardly even needed coats – a most unusual phenomenon for New York at this time of the year.
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Is your overseas property insured?
For complete peace of mind when buying or moving abroad, ensure you have adequate home insurance. UK-based Intasure will help you choose the right cover, whether it’s for a holiday home or permanent residency. For more details, go to http://www.overseasguidescompany.com/intasure.htm
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