Mortgages & Insurance
Financial and Legal Services Languedoc Roussillon
Welcome to the FrenchEntrée Languedoc Roussillon Finance Zone! Buying in France, running a business, getting a French mortgage, finding French insurance policies, or finding work in the Languedoc involves knowing something about the French system, and a few good contacts. Here we provide some guidance that will help you through the process, and showcase businesses in the Languedoc who work in the financial sector.Visit these other great sections of our site for more information about buying property or moving to the Languedoc:
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Find useful contact details for local Languedoc Roussillon businesses in the Directory.
A way to protect your capital in the Languedoc
Languedoc Financial Consultant Rob Hesketh
Tax and estate planning are priorities for many financially secure expatriate residents of France. Languedoc-Roussillon based financial expert Rob Hesketh looks at the French assurance vie system and how it can help protect your funds.
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British Insurance Agent in Nîmes, Languedoc
Six things you need to know about Insurance BEFORE you arrive
Bill Stoker is a British Insurance Agent working for AXA in Nîmes. He can help British buyers understand their insurance needs in France and here offers an introduction to British or American buyers about the insurance system in France.
Languedoc-Roussillon Financial Advisor
Financial advice throughout the Languedoc Roussillon.
Rob Hesketh is an independant financial advisor in Languedoc-Roussillon. Here he introduces the services of the Spectrum IFA Group and outlines why you may need them when planning your move to France.
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Remortgages in languedoc-Roussillon
French banks modernise lending to house buyers
It has historically been difficult and expensive to remortgage in France. This has now changed and it is likely to fuel increases in prices as French property owners release equity to purchase further properties.
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Working with the French Culture
Understanding and succeeding at work in France
During the past fifteen years Jeff Allen, an American, has lived, studied and worked in the corporate and business world in France. Based on this experience, he identifies some key elements of French culture, and hopes that these insights will help others to succeed at working within the French culture.
Paperwork - how long do I keep it?!
Guidance for record keeping for French residents and home owners
Despite technology leaps and the need to recycle our paper, French residents are still required to save in hard copy a whole stack of papers and documents - some for a relatively short time, others for a lifetime...
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Running a Business in Montpellier
How to become part of the local Business Community
When Stephen came to the Languedoc to set up an English bookshop, there were no computers or faxes in France, and there was no EEC! Read more of the fascinating story of how he managed to set up a business in the Languedoc.
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Finding Work or Starting a Business
Guide to the market of the Languedoc Roussillon
The Languedoc suffers from high unemployment and limited employment opportunities. It is still possible to find work and make a living, but emigrants into the area need to be realistic about the prospects.
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Job centres in the Languedoc
The ANPE and what it offers you
The ANPE is the French state job finding system, not unlike the Job Centre in the UK. It is only one way of trying to enter the French employment market.
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Expert Languedoc Financial Advice
Get advice and find out about financial services offered by Rob Hesketh at the Spectrum IFA Group in the Languedoc.
Languedoc-Roussillon Home Insurance
Gard based AXA agent, Bill Stoker, discusses the six crucial things you need to know about the French insurance system.
Languedoc-Roussillon Property for Sale
Click on an area of the region to start looking for your dream property