Are the French really lazy?

We are deep into the August vacances here in France and I am struggling to get hold of agents, owners and Notaires; it sometimes seems that everyone is on holiday (and nothing wrong with that; I am planning to join them very soon). This is of course exactly the image of France . . . → Read More: Are the French really lazy?

Latest Brexit news for anyone looking to buy a home in France

The UK government has finally published its white paper on the relationship it foresees with the EU after Brexit. The Connexion has summarized the key points relating to Britons in the EU both current and future:

The aim of the white paper to achieve an outline of intentions to be attached to . . . → Read More: Latest Brexit news for anyone looking to buy a home in France

South West France open for business

Chateau Saint Michel

In the past, most foreigners buying a property in France were looking for either a holiday house or a property for their retirement. This has changed in the last ten years and I am seeing a younger generation of buyers including singles, couples and young families moving to this part . . . → Read More: South West France open for business

Why is there no option to pay to watch the BBC outside of the UK?

I have just visited a property where an English couple have had to install a satellite dish the size of car just to be able to watch the BBC (well Blue Planet specifically). They have owned the house for a while as a holiday home but have recently moved over to the . . . → Read More: Why is there no option to pay to watch the BBC outside of the UK?

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