Along with the usual seasonal flu, a ‘gastro’ epidemic (gastroenteritis) appears to be making an early and uninvited round of France. It’s usually caused by a bacterial or viral tummy bug. This nasty little bug,…
Many British investors tend to favour UK assets in their portfolio, even when living in France. They prefer to own shares listed on a FTSE index or corporate bonds issued by UK companies. Indeed UK advisers often structure their clients’ portfolios this way, but that may not be the right balance for you.
Hospitalidee offers visitors the chance to evaluate their hospital experience and read about the experiences of others. Independent website hospitalidee asks to you to give your honest opinion and marks on your hospital stay, treatment, doctors,…
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Depending on your perspective (whether you are based in France living off a UK based salary/pension, buying a property or selling up to return to the UK) this graph will either be very depressing or great news….
Final Salary/Defined Benefit Pensions Should you consider transferring your Final Salary Pension Scheme? There have been a number of recent changes within the UK economy and UK pension world that make a review of any…
We asked just how much the Brexit vote had affected you as we celebrated (or commiserated) its three-month anniversary. The majority of you (63%) claimed that since the shock decision, Brexit had impacted you negatively…
Let’s face it, if there is one subject that causes everyone to roll their eyes and cringe, it’s the word ‘tax’. But the main frustration (apart from paying it of course) is understanding it. When do we need to pay it? What’s it used for? How much will it cost?
Fiona of Currencies Direct tells us….. I am really happy to report that the news back from the French Property Exhibition at London’s Olympia this weekend was very positive! The show was very busy, and…
This applies to property with a minimum of furniture, rented to long term tenants (ie the tenant needs to bring his own furniture as a complement to be able to live on the premises).