September 19, 2011
IF you’re looking to make the most of your hard earned money, whatever you do when shopping for cheap currency exchange or car insurance in France, please don't deal with your bank. Instead follow our advice in order to eradicate
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June 19, 2011
The project for a new property tax for non-resident property owners planned as part of the tax reform debate in Parliament, will be abandoned, Thierry Mariani, Secretary of State for Transport, told AFP on Saturday after a meeting with President
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July 13, 2010
Learn about the different types of contracts and options for your foreign currency exchange requirements. The Spot Contract is the most basic and popular foreign exchange product. It is an agreement to buy or sell one currency in exchange for
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July 7, 2010
Property prices in France continued to rise for older and character French homes in the first half of 2010, according to figures from the branch network Century 2.1 Prices nationally were up 4.89% for the first half of 2010 and
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June 8, 2010
Last week we saw a fluctuation of roughly 2.5% in the exchange rates across the week. We witnessed the GBP/EUR currency pairing sore to its highest level in more than 18 months with a high of 1.2116. The movements came
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May 9, 2010
2 out of 3 British tourists are confused by Foreign Currency when travelling abroad according to a poll by travel agent sunshine.co.uk. Up to 12% believe the Spanish peseta is still legal tender while almost 40 per cent thought you
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May 4, 2010
The past week has seen a slightly milder fluctuation in the GBP/EUR cross, with a rate for exchanging Sterling to Euro reaching a high of 1.16190 and a low of 1.14470. This means a 1.5% shift between the highs and
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April 26, 2010
Last week we witnessed a positive week for Sterling against the euro currency with a 2.25% increase from the start of the week. The high point of 1.1619 was the highest level seen since January of this year and represented
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March 31, 2010
Euro Currency Market Report 29th March 2010 The past week has been rather volatile for the Sterling-Euro currency pairing with a 1.6% shift between the highs and the lows of the week. On Tuesday, data released pertaining to figures for
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January 19, 2010
A recent run of good data has helped lift the UK Pound to a 4 month high and with high UK inflation data out this morning followed by the UK (hopefully) exiting recession next Tuesday with 0.3% quarterly growth expected,
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December 3, 2009
France, in November the average rate mortgages stood at 3.77% against 3.80% in October, according to the last note of Tendency Observatory Credit Housing / CSA. 67% of French mortgages are now at a rate below 4%, against 3.6% in
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November 21, 2009
Everyday I receive phone calls of people who have been looking for French Mobile Home Insurance for hours, sometimes days if not more ... The good news is YES we can help, whether for a mobile home in France, a
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August 28, 2009
An SCI is a French « Private Limited Company ». The purpose of this property investment partnership (société civile immobilière, or SCI) is to acquire or, in some cases, provide for the construction of buildings to be rented to third
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August 26, 2009
The financial market is very volatile and Sterling has lost it’s recent gains. Sometimes in the space of few seconds you can lose a lot of money. Would you like to be in peace of mind and to avoid any
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August 19, 2009
Did you know that a small difference in exchange rates obtained of €0.01 to the £ would mean a difference of €2,500 on £250,000! So many people make the mistake of going straight to the high street for to buy
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April 29, 2009
Travelling by car to Europe some time soon? Be aware that some countries have strict rules about what you include in your car for safety. You could face an on-the-spot fine if you do not comply! Checklist before you
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April 28, 2009
The volatility experienced in the first quarter seems to have stopped for the moment. Bank rates and eligibility criteria changes are fewer and further apart and rates remain for the most part very attractive. We have seen a tightening
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April 28, 2009
Purchasing an existing property with completion due several months later exposes you to the risk that your property will end up costing you far more that you originally anticipated, due to adverse exchange rate movements. By using a forward contract you
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February 14, 2009
In France, equity release is becoming a popular financial option for owners seeking to leverage the capital accrued on their homes or vacation properties. Consumers of equity release products use this additional money for a range of projects that include
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November 11, 2008
Most often than not, people buying overseas properties pay more than what they should, this doesn't need to be, especially given the current economic climate when every euro count! With a few good tips and contacts, we can help you
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October 16, 2008
A Foreign Perspective is an indispensable guide for the non-French person considering a move to France or the purchase of a second home there. This publication is designed to enable readers to gain a sound and comprehensive understanding of the
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September 23, 2008
Most French Banks do not offer Equity Release, however our French bilingual partners can assist you to make this process as easy as possible. To find out more, simply click here and fill out the form ensuring the information provided
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September 9, 2008
FCG Market Report - 8th September 2008 GBP/EUR The UK currency remained generally weak on Friday. The sharp drop in equity prices undermined risk appetite and damaged confidence in the economy which undermined Sterling, especially with persistent fears over UK
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January 29, 2008
No matter how much money you are transferring to purchase a property abroad, many people find currency exchange can be costly, tiresome and confusing. Also there never seems to be a right time to do it because exchange rates are
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January 9, 2008
If you are looking to exchange large sums of money from pounds into euros over a broad timescale, as you would when buying your French property or indeed any overseas property think about ways to get the best deal and
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November 16, 2007
French Health Care Insurance - Top Up Santé & Private Health Cover Schemes Living in France and looking for the right health/medical insurance cover for you? Whether you are working, self-employed, in early retirement or retired we are able to
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July 25, 2007
Looking for a reputable and competitive insurance company in France to help you find the French Insurance cover that is right for you? Our French based fully bilingual insurers works with one of Europe's largest Insurance companies. The firm's special
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January 19, 2007
Foreign Currency Exchange - Euro Rates to 1.50 and beyond, GBP/EUR at a 2 and half year high - Now is the time to book forward ... By using a forward contract, a client will know exactly how much their
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January 12, 2007
French Insurance for Motor Homes and Camper Vans in France - FREE Quotation Want to insure your Motor Home and Camper Van in France, or renew your insurance policy on a French registered Motor-home and camper Van? Take advantage of
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December 15, 2006
French Insurance for Caravans/Static Mobile Homes in France - FREE Quotation Want to insure your caravan or static mobile home in France, or renew your insurance policy on a French registered caravan or mobile home? Take advantage of our free
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October 18, 2006
French Insurance for Boats, Yachts and Marine - FREE Quotation Want to insure your boat in France, or renew the insurance policy on a French registered boat or yacht, or are in the process of French registration? Take advantage of
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September 12, 2006
We will soon have insurance forms on the website for boat, caravans and mobile homes in France. If you require French insurance covers for any of these, please contact us . Thank you.
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September 12, 2006
Anyone looking for a great investment opportunity should urgently look at the property that has just been added to the site, especially if horse owners or horse lovers. For information, we have been told that this property has been valued
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