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If you can get a survey done on the property you are thinking of buying, DO IT!
Notaires sell houses.
The local Marie will have details of the property you might be thinking of buying and in particular will be able to confirm the size of the plot.
Land is always measured in square metres. 4000 sq mtrs is approx. 1 acre
Distance in kilometres - to convert quickly to miles multiply by ·6 ie 10k=6m Certificate of Urbanism ( outline planning) is only valid for 1 year.
Planning permission will be needed to turn a barn into a house and not all barns are suitable, check that out before you buy. Chimneys need to be officially cleaned once a year to meet insurance requirements. To clean your chimney yourself you can buy a 'bûche de ramonage' which comes with an assurance certificate. See this link here too http://www.french-property.com/news/build_renovation_france/chimneys_flue_pipes/
Swimming pools New laws came into effect 01/01/2004.
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Did you know that there are strict rules on how long certain documents should be kept? If you would like a list just e mail dordogneonline@gmail.com and a "word" document will be sent by return e mail, just mark your e mail DOCUMENTS
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French Siret Numbers, How to Check Them and Guide to Using Trades People
Notes about Siret Numbers French Siret numbers are made up of 14 digits, the first 9 digits comprise the Siren number. All legitimate trades & businesses must be registered with either... © 2008 - Lost-in-France.com
Auto-entrepreneur - Good news for small businesses!
Click here LINK St Yrieix - Auto Entrepreneur to read of a first hand experience in registering under this system.
Auto-entrepreneur rules to be tightened
The rules on obtaining
‘auto-entrepreneur’ business status are to be tightened - read
more here
http://www.french-property.com/news/french_business/autoentrepreneur_business/
Free expert advice on registering, setting up and starting a business in France
Auto-entrepreneur: Good news for small businesses!
Good news for the self-employed and those wishing to start a business in France as from the 1st of January 2009 France will be introducing major changes to the self-employment system. The... © 2008 - Lost-in-France.com |
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Social Security Rights in France Wednesday 01 July 2009 New official guidance has been issued on the health and social security rights of expats from Europe living in France. The guidance makes clear that ‘inactive’ expats do have a right to social security benefits, provided they are legally resident in France. click the following link to read more - http://www.french-property.com/news/money_france/social_security_rights_france/
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EducationFrench School Grants for 2009/10If you have children of school age in France, then you may be able to benefit from one or more school grants. While all of these grants are means tested, the basic ‘Return to School’ grant (Allocation Rentrée Scolaire) has generous income thresholds. There are also other specific grants for attendance at French secondary and upper secondary school, although they are not particularly generous. As well as the main grants distributed on a national basis there are also local grants and loans that are distributed by the schools and by the local councils. You can read more in a comprehensive Guide to French School Grants here http://www.french-property.com/guides/france/public-services/school-education/grants/ |
| FINANCE French Social Charges and UK Pensions Read more about this subject from our link partner - http://www.french-property.com/news/tax_france/social_charges_uk_pensions/ Oil Prices 2009 Here is the price today 4 December 2009
ALVEA
1,000 litres 0.664 ttc
1,500 litres 0.674ttc
2,000 litres 0.644ttc
FUEL 24
1,000 & 1,500 litres 0.645ttc
2,000 litres 0.635 ttc
Here is the price today 13 November 2009 for Fuel 24. 13/11/09 0.655ttc 1,000 & 2,000 0.645
Here is the price that I have
been quoted for 3 November 2009 and today from Alvea St. Yrieix. TTC.
3 November 2009 1,000lts 0.684 2,000lts 0.654. Just called and price the same as last week. If people can get a group together and make a total of 2,000lts + then they do get it a bit cheaper see 2,000lts price.Hope this helps towards the search. best wishes Neil & Sue Spoonley
Paying for a property in sterling?
did you know you can buy a French property and pay in sterling (£) click here to
find out more
To open a bank account you will need, passports, usually 3 months bank statements and some UK utility bills with your address on. Lots of banks now have someone who speaks English.
Click here to go to our Links Page for French Banks
http://www.euro-cheque.com/ - euro-cheque.com has been designed to make life a little easier for anyone having to write foreign cheques. At the moment we support four main languages. English, French, Spanish and German - we are hoping to add more languages at a later date.
How to write out a French cheque
Writing out a French cheque can be a bit daunting at first so here's how to fill one out. Writing out a French cheque is very similar to filling out a UK cheque, the main... © 2008 - Lost-in-France.com Wednesday 01 July 2009 There is no such thing as a bank guarantee card in France, as a cheque must be honoured. Click this link to read more http://www.french-property.com:80/news/money_france/cheque_france/
If you live in France permanently and your home is your main residence you must register with your local tax office and receive a tax number, even if you have nil income. If you don't do this and then sell your house you will be subject to capital gains tax.
Tax issues
when leaving the UK
When you leave the UK you should notify HM Revenue and
Customs by completing form P85 (http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/p85.pdf)
and sending it to your UK tax office. This will enable HM Revenue and Customs to
decide how you should be treated for UK tax purposes.
Tax
d'Habitation and Tax Foncieres
© 2009 -
Lost-in-France.com And two useful links
See this link for advice on claiming tax credits in France - http://www.ecopower.eu.com/ecopower_018.htm
And this article here
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House Insurance must be in place before you finally sign for a
property. Take a copy of the insurance/cover note with you to the Notaire on signing day. Changing Insurance companies - you must give at least 2 months notice to change your insurance company.
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www.orange.fr French internet service provider
http://www.eligibilite-adsl.com/ simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
http://www.degrouptest.com/ simple test to see if you are eligible for ADSL in your area
http://offres.neuf.fr/ Neuf as ADSL/Telephone connection - an alternative to Orange
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To renew an English Passport in France go to http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/passports/
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Phone line and email address set up for English residents in France.
The phone number
is 05 62 16 49 08.
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France Telecom Paris has opened an 0800 364 775 number (toll-free call) intended to cater for the needs of the English-speaking community all over France. This new service is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM. For more info: www.francetelecom.com
Trying to Call an 0870 Number From France?
Trying to Call an 0870 Number From France?
Have you ever needed to phone a company or organisation in the UK only to discover that the only phone number you have or can find for them begins with 0800 or 0845 or similar number that... © 2009 - Lost-in-France.com
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Police 17
Fire 18
Ambulance 15
International emergency number is 112 and see this link for useful info http://ec.europa.eu/information_society/activities/112/ms/fr/index_en.htm European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
What are the rules
and procedures on the use of the European Health Insurance card
for visitors to France and expat residents in France? With effect from May 2010, the French authorities will cease to issue the CEAM card to those with an E121, who should make application to the UK NHS Business Services Authority (or equivalent in other countries).
For the UK
Overseas Healthcare Team The Pension Service Room TC001 Tyneview Park Whitley Road Newcastle upon Tyne NE98 1BA 00 44 191 218 1999 email overseas.healthcare@thepensionservice.gsi.gov.uk
SOS Help is a branch of France’s SOS Amitié Federation and is linked to the Samaritans. Top up/Mutuelle Assistance (CMU)
Most of us pay for a Top Up insurance policy here in France.
However if you are on a low income you can apply for CMU, which simply put is an application for your top up policy to be paid by the CPAM (social security). The limits of income on the form today (19-02-09) are 717.88 euro per month for a single person and 1076.82 per month for a couple. If your income is below these limits or within 20% more then you can apply for CMU if you meet the criteria.
The simple criteria are that you are stable in France for at least 3 months, you need to produce your passport, and proof that you live in France full time, tax returns perhaps, EDF bill, Tax d'habitation/fonciere bill, information on your current top up policy, your carte vitale and complete an application form which is available for download by clicking this link http://www.ameli.fr/fileadmin/user_upload/formulaires/S3715.pdf or you can email us for a copy at dordogneonline@gmail.com putting CMU in the subject box please.
Click this link to go to the relevant page for all information on this assistance (in French) http://www.ameli.fr/assures/soins-et-remboursements/c.m.u.-et-complementaires-sante/index.php or go along to your local CPAM for assistance.
We also understand that once you apply for this and receive your new attestation the CPAM contact EDF and you will then receive a form to apply for reduced electricity bills - see this link here http://www.french-property.com/guides/france/utilities/electricity/assistance-payment/
CMU is awarded for 12 months. Be aware that if you apply for and receive CMU it is up to you to apply for renewal at least 2 months before the renewal date.
If you currently have a top up and apply for this assistance DO NOT CANCEL your current insurance, wait until you receive the new attestation and then take that to your insurance company who will copy it and your payments should then cease. It may be wise to check the procedure with your insurance company.
Having just obtained an "ordanance" here in France for our Tetanus vaccinations we are told by our chemist that there is no record card to be completed and we have lost our original ones so we have found one on line in pdf format and if you would like a copy please email dordogneonline@gmail.com for a copy and put VACCINATIONS in the subject box.
Affections Longue Duree (ALDs) - we have a list of these medical conditions in English. If you would like a copy please email dordogneonline@gmail.com with "ALD LIST" in the subject box and we will forward a copy to you. Affections Longue Durée (ALDs) as presently defined by the French Government. ALDs are medical conditions for which 100% re-imbursement is available through the French State Healthcare scheme.
Carte Europeene d'Assurance Maladie - if you are a resident in France, have a carte vitale and travel to the UK or any other country for a holiday you must have this card. It is necessary to renew it every year. Apply at your local CPAM or you can apply on line if you create an on line account with your local cpam. You need a card for each person travelling.
Medication and medical problems - whether you are just travelling France, renting, house hunting or coming to live for the first time carry with you details of any medical conditions you may have and a list of your medication, preferably prepared by a doctor in the UK. If your stay in France is extended for any reason and you are not carrying enough medication it would make it easier for a French doctor to prescribe for you.
www.ameli.fr For info on health care when moving to France (in French) or once your are settled and has English speaking health line 0811 36 36 46 covering the whole of France and giving health advice.
DOCTORS
Doctor - M Georges MILLET-LACOMBE 1 Rue Sainte Marie, 24450 MIALLET Tel 0553628709
Doctor - M Ossard, av Mar de Lattre de Tassignet, Eymet Tel 05 53 28 82 33
Doctor - Dr Dominique Montfrond, 50 rue Andre-Faure, 24000 Perigueux. Tel 05 53 53 10 81 Mon - Thurs 2pm -4pm Saturday 9am-11am. Some English spoken.
Doctor - Dr Evelyne Blancan (medicine generale) 12 Rue Louis Pasteur,24450 La Coquille. Some English spoken.
Orthodontist in Limoges called M.Gougis-Jean-Jacques, 8 Rue de L'Amphitheatre, 87000, Limoges, Telephone 05 55 33 71 50 - who speaks very good English and who will take patients on without health insurance.
Dentist - Dr Thanh Nguyen, Station de Bussiere Galant, 87230 Haute Vienne. English spoken. Tel 05 55 78 82 78
Dentist - Dr Leon Lombard, Chirurgien-Dentiste, Route du Buisson,24170 Siorac en Perigord. Dental Assistant is called Tina Tel 05 53 28 94 52
Dentist - M Lafond Tel 05 53 23 89 03
Dentist - Dr Demaret, Av Angouleme, Port St Foy Tel 05 53 58 79 85 or 05 53 24 76 42
Dentist - English speaking lady dentist in Piegut - Francoise Sourgen - 05 53 56 41 57
Osteopath - Laurent and Gillian, Le Solieu, 16 Bvde Salingrad, Perigueux. Both speak English. Also practice in Sarlat. Tel 05 53 08 65 67
Optician - English speaking Christophe Dufraisse, Optometrie et sciences de la vision Thiviers 05 53 55 02 30 Nontron 05 53 56 06 51 Open Monday 2 pm to 7 pm, Tuesday to Saturday 8.30 am to 12.30 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm Very good and very thorough but only Christophe Dufraisse speaks English so ensure your appointment is with him.
Inez Verheyen - Bussiere Galant Gare, 87230 Haute Vienne 05 55 78 28 19 - fluent English spoken
Centre Hospitalier de Perigueux, 80 av Georges Pompidou, 24000 Perigueux Tel: 05 53 45 25 25 www.hopitalperigueux.com
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU Dupuytren), 2 av Martin Luther King, 87000 Limoges Tel: 05 55 05 61 23
Centre Hospitalier Jacques Boutard, Place du 4 Septembre - BP 5187500 Saint Yrieix La Perche Tel: 05 55 75 75 75
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JL Doussaud and W Wolff
2 Rue de Bois 19230 POMPADOUR
telephone 05 55 73 97 00
fax 05 55 73 97 05
The vets do speak some English.
Cabinet Veterinaire de Chalus Dr Chr COUARTOU & Dr H DEROM Docteurs Veterinaires 6 Rue Nationale 87230 CHALUS 05 55 78 41 64 Walk in consultations are Monday - Saturday 08:30 - 09:30 & 13:30 - 14.30 hrs With evenings being for pre-arranged appointments. English spoken.
Cabinet Veterinaire Ventetz Saint Marie 24450 LA COQUILLE By appointment 05 53 52 80 58 English spoken Cabinet Veterinaire
Route de Nontron
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Buying and Selling a car in France
Before you agree to buy a used car in France
Make sure that the series number stamped on the car matches that in the registration documents of the seller. Make sure that the seller is the legally registered owner of the car by checking on the Carte Grise. And/or make sure that the seller provides a certificat de situation, which includes a certificate of non-security (valid for one month) and a certificate of non-opposition (valid for two months) proving that the car may be sold.
To register the car you must provide:
Proof of your identity: passport, Carte de Séjour or French driving licence. Proof of residence: a recent utility bill (EDF or France Télécom) or rental receipt, house deeds or home insurance documents, in your name and made out to your residential address. A completed certificat d'immatriculation (Form Cerfa 10672), registration document is available from the Préfecture, Sous-Préfecture, Mairie or police. A certificate de situation provided by the seller (see above). A certificat de cession or certificate of transfer and sale from the previous owner. The date of sale should the same as that on the sellers car registration document. The Carte Grise registration document of the previous owner, marked in indelible ink "Vendu le..." or "Cédé le..." with the date of the sale and signature of previous owner and dealers stamp if appropriate. If the car is older than 4 years, a controle technique (CT) certificate, no older than 6 months, which is the proof of roadworthiness provided by the seller. Money to pay the registration fee. Tariffs for Carte Grise are based on the CV of the car. Selling a Used CarYou must provide the buyer with:
Carte Grise barrée: this is your vehicle registration document, marked in indelible ink with the words "Vendue le..." and the date, or "Cédée le..." and the date, followed by your signature. A certificat de situation, which includes a certificate of non-security (valid for one month) and a certificate of non-opposition (valid for two months). The form is available from the Préfecture or Sous-Préfecture. A certificat de vente document of sale. The form is available from the Préfecture or Sous-Préfecture. If the car is more than 4 years old, you must provide a controle technique (CT) certificate as proof of roadworthiness. It must be no more than 6 months old. Within 15 days, you must send the duplicate of your certificat de vente to the Préfecture or Mairie of the place where your car was registered. There is no administrative charge when selling a car.
Drivers who take up residence in another EC/EEA country no longer have to exchange their driving licence, but may continue to drive using their own national licence for as long as is remains valid. You should however check with the appropriate driving licensing authorities where you will be residing for information on any conditions that the host member state may stipulate.
National licenses may only carry an address from the country which issued that licence. We are therefore unable to re-issue your British licence with a foreign address. It is accepted that drivers who move to another part of the EC/EEA could be holding driving licenses showing an incorrect address. This is permissible under the terms of the EC Directive on Driving Licences.
Accidents - you should have a form in your car (available from your insurance company) and called in French "Constat Amiable d'accident Automobile". If you are unfortunate enough to have an accident this form MUST be completed in conjunction with the driver of the other car and each of you have a copy and then you MUST report to your insurance company as soon as possible. We have a bilingual copy of this form (in French and English) in PDF format. If you would like a copy please email dordogneonline@gmail.com and put ACCIDENT FORM in the subject box and we will be pleased to forward a copy to you.
U.K. police policy on foreign-registered vehicles
As most of
us are aware, there are occasions when the British over-enthusiastically
apply European Union laws, sometimes totally destroying the good
intentions and good sense. Read more here http://www.lost-in-france.com/french-news/letters/1152-driving-in-the-uk
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THIVIERS, Planeaux, (Route de St Martin de
Fressengeas)
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 9.00 am to
12 noon and 1.30 pm to 5.30 pm
Note - take a utility bill with you as it is then free,
otherwise there is a charge! CHALUS, on the left direction Rochechouart from Chalus
Open Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 9 am to 12 noon and
2.00 pm to 6.00 pm and Friday 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm
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