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We spoke to Brian Furzer of Spectrum IFA about the pension advice you cannot do without. If you are in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and need expert guidance you need look no further. Brexit! Where …
This week’s French news has good tidings for the pound, bad ones for art fans and a legal victory for a rooster. Find out more in our quick read about …
In partnership with Les Chalets de Philippe, we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win a weekend for two at the gorgeous Chalet Les Trolles Come rain or shine, …
The pound had a good week. GDP data showed a 0.3% growth for the UK economy, a recovery from the 0.2% contraction in Q2. This means that growth overall is …
The FrenchEntrée Property Team answers your burning questions Q. We hear more and more British property owners in France are selling up because of Brexit. Is that true? A. We …
While Brexit still dominates the headlines in the UK and abroad, there is far more to talk about in the French headlines! Today we’re taking a look at some of …
Those of us who are based in the UK are seeing tumultuous times in the news, with a snap election potentially on the agenda. Meanwhile, we’re taking our weekly look …
Armed with their own passports, Fido – and even Felix – are now as used to popping across the Channel as their masters. But will their travelling days soon be …
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte answers legal and practical questions that are often …
Following the G7 summit in Biarritz we are seeing France in international headlines this week. We also have sharks off the coast of Gironde and a bungled boozy burglary …
New museums, stolen sand and a Twin Festival. We’re looking at the past week’s news from France, from serious to silly. Politics American tech giants shouted in unison on Monday …
Ever since the recession banks have had to innovate more than ever to win back public trust and convince people to make investments. One of the most surprising recent moves …
This week’s edition has news about Franco-American-Iranian relations, the evacuation of Bordeaux airport and lead poisoning risks in Paris. Read on to get up to speed with the latest and …
Politics France has reiterated its opposition to Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan, and wants to “get past the stage” of negotiations. France’s state minister for European affairs Amelie de Montchalin says …
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a 12-part series of articles Charlotte will answer legal and practical questions that are often …
A new trade deal with Canada causes turmoil, and a French minister brands President Trump’s behaviour “moronic”. It’s all here, in this week’s news digest. Politics A number of politicians …
Would you like to own one of the best views in the French mountains? Discover 41 exceptional properties facing the majestic Montagne des Trois Dents, by the Parc de la …
You can connect with nature, with hundreds of kilometres of walks and cycle routes and the lake with a beach nearby at La Ferté Macé. Whilst rural there is plenty …
With the UK’s newsfeeds choc-a-bloc with commentary on Boris Johnson’s election as Conservative party leader, we’re taking a look across the channel at the latest news in France. Politics We’d …
A different kind of holiday home – in a caravan park in France
In this special round up of the past week’s French news we’re talking taxes, bicycles and supervillains at the Bastille Day parade. Politics The French government have announced a new …
If you own property in France you should to be aware of the rules around ‘domicile’. Daniel (Dan) Harris, Head of International and Cross-Border at Stone King LLP, explains why.
Reader question: I would like some information about solar panels and any scheme which give a payback when the house is not occupied but is still producing electricity into the …
For many travellers planning holidays to France, taking their own car on a ferry is a popular, and convenient, option. Driving in France may seem a little daunting to begin …
The Tour de France is the ultimate challenge for any cyclist, and this year’s race is upping the ante. Or, should we say, upping the altitude? The 2019 route has …
In partnership with online rental specialist French Connections, we’re offering a lucky reader the chance to win a week for up to six people in Lavender Cottage, a charming blue-shuttered …
Ready to (re)build your dream home from the ground up? From renovation costs to planning permission, Stephen Davies shares some handy tips
FrenchEntrée is the market-leading French property magazine and online resource, on track to become the world’s top French property brand. We are working to scale up our property sales, mortgage …
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of articles Charlotte will answer legal and practical questions that are …
Kath Watson and Roger Prior almost missed their dream home. But now, after a major renovation to create two gîtes, they’re sitting pretty in Vienne. Nicola Venning finds out how …
French is one of the world’s major languages, with an estimated 300 million speakers in countries all across the globe. It’s famed as the language of love, and while it’s …
Driving from the UK to France, or anywhere else in Europe? The AA provide breakdown cover which starts from the moment you leave home to the moment you get back. …
When artist David Napp first came to Provence 30 years ago, he fell for its wonderful light. Since then, his work has seen him mixing with the rich and famous, …
It was chance and a big helping of get-up-and-go that saw Caroline and Rory Macrae finally realise their dream and launch a luxury hotel barge business in Burgundy. They tell …
The phrase “if only these walls could speak, think of the stories they could tell” is natural to consider when looking at a property which remains intact, although the people …
We chat to Olivier Baudry, owner of luxury hotel-barge Alegria, who has been running cruises on the Canal du Midi for more than a decade. FrenchEntrée: How long have …
With summer fast approaching, whether you are looking to buy a property or holiday in France, we are all starting to plan our trips abroad, and anyone leaving it too …
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team, sets out a number of scenarios that a British owner of French property may encounter. Over a …
Peter Clark and Vincent Caplier created their award-winning eco-guest house in Somme from scratch, where sustainable living is key – inside and out, says Sylvia Edwards Davis. Meet the Movers …
Since 2018 Orange, the owner of the national telephone market, has been managing very substantial investment to bring high speed broadband to many more addresses. The investment is planned to …
As in other countries, people selling a house in France have certain obligations and duties. Here we examine the selling process in detail…
Moving home within France – reviewing broadband choices in the current market Check the broadband availability In addition to following the guidance in the first of this services …
A Special Free Service for Holiday Home Owners French Property and its Broadband Most of our customers within this group either have gîtes that they rent to holiday …
The digital world has come a long way in a short time. Now you can get many TV stations, Pay Per View and other premium services as added services…
Maintaining the quality of your Broadband Service in France (keeping it at peak performance) This bullet point check list should be kept handy to speed up the technical support …
Found your ideal French property – the next steps to get the best broadband. You may already know from the property details if there is access to a broadband service
Starting your French telephone and broadband journey France is a big country and your search may take you to several places before you settle on your preferred location. French Entrée …
Buying a Property in France – The telephone and broadband journey In today’s interconnected world having access to a reliable and fast broadband service is not a luxury but …
Running a château offering family-friendly holiday experiences in France is far from child’s play, but it’s exactly what Jon Barnsley left a high-profile job at one of the UK’s biggest …
Chef Stéphane Reynaud treats us to another of his favourite dishes which would make up a perfectly hearty and tasty French supper for six Serves 6 – Preparation …
