Moving to France check list

You’ve bought your dream home in France and you’re planning to move over. Here’s a check-list to help you get organised – and make sure it all gets done!

*** GET CONNECTED TO:

– Water

– Electricity

– Gas

– Telephone

– UK Television

*** BE MONEY-WISE:

– Ensure your new house is insured

– Retired? Find out if you’re eligible for the UK winter fuel allowance paid to you in France

– If you haven’t already, open a bank account

*** DRIVE SAFELY

– Old or new, you will need to register your vehicle

– Make sure your vehicle is insured

– Get the lowdown on French road rules

*** HEALTH COVER

– If you’re eligible for French state cover, affiliate into the health system

– Why you will need complementary health insurance

*** EDUCATION

– Ensure you have school insurance – it’s the law!

* LANGUAGE

– Integrate into your new life and enrol in French classes