As we all know, time is of the essence and we are all busy people: I sometimes think that it is this very reason that many of us want to move abroad to a more relaxed lifestyle! Anyway, bearing this in mind we have come up with a more reader-friendly newsletter format. Have a look - it means that you can click through using the below blue links to something that is of particular interest to you - or not!!

I am sure you, like me, can scarcely believe we are fast approaching the end of 2008. As the days continue to shorten and we brave the rain and wind, not to mention the doom and gloom of every day’s headlines, now may be an excellent time to snuggle up with a glass of your favourite tipple in front of the fire and start planning your property purchase in France. Record numbers of Brits moved permanently overseas last year and there seems to be no sign of that abating. France is ever popular and as you know I keep a close eye on overseas property trends. Did you know that household costs are less than a third of those in the UK still? Your money will go a HUGE amount further in France!

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In this months newsletter:

Retiring to France really does make sense! Many people dream of retiring to France and it is easy to see why. So what makes retiring to France such sound financial sense?

Is the world about to come to an end? by Smart Currency’s Charles Purdy. Let’s face it, we all need all the help we can get in these trying times and it is imperative that you look closely at your currency strategy – every little bit helps!

Stunning, huge stone house in the Minervois up for grabs! This months property is a simply gorgeous stone built house in the Minervois area, situated in an ancient village with a stone fountain and trees.

The buying process in France made simple The French property-buying process is more straightforward than that in the UK, but it can still be nerve-wracking because of its unfamiliarity, especially if you don't speak French.

Fireworks... going up in smoke It’s that time of year – wood smoke, pyrotechnics and reams of autumn leaves…But just as every recreational explosive carries a health warning, there’s no point making sparks in life without taking sensible steps to protect yourself against the unforeseen.

The best thing we ever did… On my last trip down to Montjoi I chatted with my good neighbours, John & Kaye Robson, now in their 12th year of living in France. Read what Kaye had to say when I asked her if she ever looked back:

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Kind regards till next time,

Alexis
France Buying Guide
The Overseas Guides Company Ltd
0207 898 0549 (call me!)
mailto:Alexis@overseasguidescompany.com