Money & Legal
French bureaucracy isn't as intimidating as it seems. This part clarifies taxes, residency and property regulations. We simplify aspects like currency, insurance, and legal requirements, so you can focus on enjoying la belle vie without paperwork worries.
Buying Your Dream Property in France Just Got Easier
Top ten property website My-French-House.com has developed a step-by-step guide for anyone wanting to purchase a house or invest in real estate in France. According to Patrick Joseph, owner of My-French-House.com, the buying…
Our Guide to the Different Currency Contracts
When transferring money to buy a property in France or abroad, many people find foreign currency exchange costly, confusing and tiresome. Using your own bank may seem like a good idea, but it is rarely the best option. In…
Using an SCI to Purchase a French Property
When buying property in France , your agent, solicitor or Notaire can advise to create an SCI, a French "Private Limited Company". The purpose of this property investment partnership ( société civile immobilière…
How to Check a SIRET (or SIREN) Number in France?
If you're planning construction, renovation or any kind of serious work on your French property , verifying the SIRET number and credentials of your chosen local artisan or company is essential. What is a SIRET Number in…
Buying Currency with a Forward Contract
Why should anyone consider buying foreign currency using a forward contract? What is it, how does it work, and what are the benefits of using it for money transfers? Purchasing an existing French property with completion…
Auto Entrepreneur is Good News for the Self-Employed
There are good reasons for the self-employed, and for those wishing to start a business in France, to celebrate the great news that, as of January 2009, France introduced changes to the self-employment system. The system,…
Sterling to Euro Currency Exchange Service
Navigating Currency Exchange Challenges Transferring funds to purchase property abroad can be daunting and expensive, particularly due to the volatility of currency exchange rates . These rates are constantly in flux, creating…
When Should I Buy Euros for my Deposit?
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 any overseas property, think about ways to get the best deal and protect…
Useful Tips to Help Save Money and Our Precious Planet
There is no doubt that the climate is changing. The ice caps are melting, our winters are getting warmer, and summer now includes flash flooding. So, what can you do in your French home to repair or renovate it, help…
Happy Clients in France
Welcome to our client testimonials page, where you can discover the stories and glowing reviews from those who have found and purchased their dream French property with my-french-house.com . We take immense pride in helping…