According to the Indépendant of 12th January, a couple in Sorède were amazed to see blossom on their cherry tree, followed by a few red cherries……in December. And more have appeared in January. Le monde…
1 G is for Go! Trouvez les définitions des mots suivants, qui commencent tous avec la lettre G. 1 gifted 2 grumpy 3 grip 4 gaga 5 grin 6 gherkin 7 giddy 8 goose 9…
1st October 2015 By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks If you have ever had the feeling that you spent half your working life just to pay tax, you are probably not far wrong. What with…
7th September 2015 By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks Automatic exchange of information is almost here. What does it mean for you, as an expatriate living in France? This loss of financial privacy affects us…
The Blevins Franks Guide to Living in France This 360-page book examines the key tax and wealth management issues for a UK national planning to move to France, already living in France or considering returning…
Pension Transfer Rules Confirmed. How Does This Affect You? By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks The Financial Conduct Authority has confirmed its rules on pension transfer advice. There is no exception for non-UK residents, so…
What compensation? If you are victim of an accident caused by a wild animal (wild boar, deer, yeti..), you might need to know what steps to take in order to receive compensation for damage…
Faire la bise - a tongue in cheek look at kissing in France The French ‘bise’ can be slightly awkward for those who haven’t grown up with it Hold out your hand, pucker up your…
Aie aie aie! It is believed by some that “God Save the Queen” or ‘Grand Dieu Sauve le Roi’, originated in France! The British national anthem, it is said, was in fact written by Jean-Baptiste…
Socialist candidate, 44 year old Carole Delga, the first president to be of the new Languedoc-Roussillon Midi-Pyrénées region, says that she will be a president for all, ‘une présidente de terrain’, ‘proche des citoyens’. Described…