FrenchEntree Newsletter
28th August 2008

Lot and Quercy Finance, Insurance and Legal

Thinking of buying a property? Need currency or insurance? You'll find them all here...

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FAQ's

Foreign Exchange

We put some questions to Moneycorp:
  • Where can I get the best rate?
  • What costs are involved?
  • Can I wait for a good rate?
  • Can I fix the rate?
  • How quickly can I get the funds?
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Useful Links
Lot and Quercy Property Sales
Over 200 properties for sale in the region
www.frenchentree-property.com
Property Buying Guide
All you need to know about buying a property in the south of France
www.lotandquercy.com
Lot and Quercy Discussion Forum Ask questions and join in the discussion in our forum.
www.frenchvie.com
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Finance, Insurance and Legal

Euro FinanceLot and Quercy finance, insurance and legal including banking, mortgages and home loans. Property, health, medical, vehicle and travel insurance. Currency, foreign exchange, tax advice, investments and more.

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Top Ten Tips for Buying in France

Moneycorp - foreign exchange specialists

Buying a home overseas can be a very exciting time. But it can also be worrying and an expensive process. To help you through this process – and help make your money go further, Moneycorp, the UK’s leading foreign exchange company, offers the following advice
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Considering Retiring to France?

Barclays offers some advice

Barclays - Help from someone you knowAre you considering retiring to France? Make sure you understand how your pension income will be treated for tax purposes and what about your will and suitable medical cover?
Barclays offer some helpful advice... more...

Intasure - House Insurance for French Property

Is your French home properly protected?

Intasure - Insurance that speaks your languageAs an owner of a French home, you already understand the importance of protecting your valuable asset. Until now it has been hard to find an insurer who provides comprehensive protection combined with a flexibility that covers all eventualities - but that has now changed...
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Exchange Rate Comparison

Using a large currency dealer can save you money

Buying euros for your property purchase in France? Save money by using a specialist foreign currency dealer. Moneycorp offers:
  • Extremely competitive exchange rates
  • No commission charges
  • Low transfer fees
  • Fast transfer times
  • The ability to “fix” an exchange rate for up to two years
Click here to compare Rates

House Purchase in France?

The importance of understanding inheritance laws

When an English person purchases real estate in France, he worries about what will happen to it after his death. The inheritance law that applies is based on the location of the property. Your French property will therefore be governed by French Law.... more...

Car Insurance in France

Are you properly covered?

Car insurance in FranceLot resident Martin Gilliam was recently involved in a car accident which resulted in him discovering what his French car insurance really covered - and what it didn't! A valuable lesson for everyone who thinks "Tous Risques" covers everything... more...

Capital Gains Tax on Property

Important information

The tax rules governing property capital gains (capital gains are the profits earned on the sale of land, a home or a flat) changed as of 1 January 2004. The tax exemption threshold was reduced from 22 to 15 years... more...

Considering Renting Out Your French Home?

Barclays offers some advice

Barclays - Help from someone you knowAre you considering buy-to-rent for your French property, or perhaps you plan to let your holiday home for part of the year to help cover expenses?
Barclays offer some helpful advice... more...

The Cost of Purchasing a House in France

Who pays what?

You're planning to purchase or build a home. You've checked all the figures and you're wondering what kind of financing you can afford. But don't forget the added costs you must bear... more...

Gifts Between Spouses

Is your provision for a surviving spouse up to date?

The law of 3 December 2001 on successions enhances the rights of a surviving spouse and updates several rules governing estate law. In general, the new rules apply to any ... more...

Leaseback Property in France

A good investment?

A means by which when buying property in France you can save nearly 20% of the purchase price and have most of the mortgage paid for you.
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Useful Links
Lot and Quercy Property Sales
Over 200 properties for sale in the region
www.frenchentree-property.com
Moneycorp _ Commercial Foreign Exchange
Buying euros for your French property purchase?
www.moneycorp.com
Lot and Quercy Discussion Forum Ask questions and join in the discussion in our forum.
www.frenchvie.com
French House Insurance in English For all your French house insurance needs.
www.intasure.com
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Euro Mortgages

Growing Demand

Demand for foreign curreny mortgages is growing, with low cost deals available in Euros, Dollars and even the Japanese Yen!

Low and fixed interest rates provide longer term certainty in what can be a volatile market.
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PROPERTIES

up to €150k

Affordable holiday cottage
We have a collection of properties that are ready to move into and would make perfect holiday homes. The real bargains are to found in village houses which are now among the cheapest in France... more...
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