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 20th July 2008
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Your French Holiday Home Do you need to open a French bank account? Here's why it is probably a good idea and how to go about it. For advice on connecting to water, electricity, gas plus the internet and TV in France, see utilities You will need French holiday home insurance, whether your property is just for you or you plan to rent it out. A swimming pool is a must? Then make sure you know about the French pool safety laws. We also have tips on how to rent out your French holiday home. And if you're in need of inspiration take a look at our real lives. A Gîte in France.jpg) Where to Shop in France where to look Renovation & Decoration in France Site MapComplete listing of site contents: Site Map
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Many of the same house-hunting rules apply to those buying a second home in France as to those looking to move permanently - especially as many holiday home owners go on to become residents. Here the FrenchEntrée team offers practical advice about how to decide what to buy and where – and how to go about looking for it
A holiday home in France is a great idea but like all good things, it takes some planning and a little effort to make it work. Here are a few practical tips to help you get the most out of your maison secondaire
Taxe foncière, taxe d’habitation...the taxes you will need to pay on your second home in France 
If you don't plan to live in your second home for much of the year it's important that your insurance takes this into account. And if you want to let it, you will need insurance for that too...
Having a French bank account will make buying and looking after your second home much easier. Here's how to go about opening a bank account in France
As with your full-time home, your second home will need to be connected up to all the utilities, and perhaps the internet and TV
For many people, a second home in France is not complete without a swimming pool. Pool security, however, is a legal must in France. There are four government approved methods - here is an explanation of the pros and cons of fencing, alarms, covers and abris..jpg)
If you’re letting your property out in France you might want to consider longer-term lets, especially over the long dark winter months. Ross Husband of RentaplaceinFrance.com offers his advice on how to make the most of your letting potential 
One February Jim came to France just to see what kind of properties were available. Back in the UK he and his wife had decided he would only look not buy. But did that happen? Heck, no...
For most people buying a house that already has four walls and a garden is complicated enough. But not Angela Bennett. She and her family decided to build their own...
One moment Julie Adair was eating her lunch at her desk. The next she was looking at her deam home in France...