Gently into Retirement No 4 – The Deal is (Finally) Done Mid-way through the half-term break May 2006 and we’d made an offer on a lovely apartment which had been accepted. After aperos (several) and…
Gently into Retirement No 3 – The Deal is (Almost) Done – May 2006 Never did a holiday take so long to come around, the time really seemed to be dragging and the respective solicitors…
Gently into Retirement – the search begins – January to April 2006 After discarding the Christmas lists, the wish lists for our French house (yes, it would most definitely be a house) took over in…
Legal requirements to work in France Documents required for moving to France As an EU citizen, the only documentation necessary to enable you to work in France is a valid passport A work permit/ visa (carte de séjour) is no…
Working in France As a EU citizen, you have a right to live and work within the EU community. You are advised however to inform your social security office, the Inland Revenue National Insurance Contributions…
Are you considering retiring to France? France has always been a popular retirement destination and it isn't hard to see why. Many retirees come seeking a more laid-back lifestyle, to pursue a long-held dream and/or…
Moving to a different country can be extremely stressful. We’re here to help with this handy checklist of things you need to do before you leave.