French number plates Until 2009, the numbering system for French number plates dated back to 1950. The computer system which managed number plate registration was technically ancient and had nearly reached saturation…
UK Pensions – “Freedom And Choice” By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks The biggest reforms to UK pensions in almost a century are underway. As more options become available, you need to understand how they…
Dial 15 for the SAMU (Service d’Aide Médicale Urgente)
DENTISTS IN FRANCE The tooth, the whole tooth, and nothing but the tooth Visiting the dentist in France….. France is well known for its exceptional healthcare service, and used to be one of the leading…
ADVICE FROM P-O LIFE FORUM Had a call from an indian call centre yesterday claiming to be from Microsoft, having detected some serious viruses on my computer. They knew my name address…
When Is Your Tax Freedom Day? By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks If you ever had the feeling that you spent half your working life just to pay tax, you are probably not far…
It is illegal in France to issue a cheque if you do not have sufficient funds in your account to cover it and you could be banned from writing cheques in the future
Europe Introduces Negative Interest Rates By Mary Taylor, Partner, Blevins Franks In the UK, speculation is growing about when interest rates will finally rise. Here in Europe, the European Central Bank (ECB) has made a…
Liber-T badge – péage without pain Motorway remote control French motorway operator, Sanef, has extended its Liber-t automatic toll payment service to UK motorists. All you need to do is register on their…
Furnished and Un-furnished Property Rental in France. UPDATE: Tougher Controls on Landlords in France The French Tax System can often appear to be a minefield of confusing, conflicting information. Patrice Perrin,…