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If you are planning to make the move to France and want to take household effects with you, Brexit has brought with it some changes to the process of removing household goods.

Vive la différence !

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The end of summer holidays and the return to school and work each September is a key event in the French calendar. There is even a special word for it: La rentrée

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Opening a bank account with CA Britline is quick and easy. It takes 15 minutes to apply for your account, and there is no need to visit a local branch.

Saving is good. It helps us build up a nest egg, plan for emergencies, save towards a house and invest in our children’s future.

For almost 40 years, Burke Bros have undertaken removals to France, helping many British people to start a new life across the Channel.

Did you know that if you regularly receive or make payments in pounds sterling, you can open a bank account in France that does precisely that – with CA Britline?

It is easy to understand why France continues to be a popular destination for Britons. The quality of life, the beautiful countryside and the stunning coastline all are great attractions.

It is easy to understand why France continues to be a popular destination for Britons. The quality of life, the beautiful countryside and the stunning coastline all are great attractions.

There are many things to love about driving in France.

Most of us have probably visited some of France’s best-known and most popular tourist attractions. Yet, France is fortunate to have many other interesting, unusual, and relatively undiscovered places.

If you live in France as a permanent resident, the short answer to that question is yes...

The dream of restoring and owning a property in France has a long history. Ever since the early 19th century when wealthy Britons started to buy and build luxury property on France’s north coast, thousands of people have made the journey across the Channel.

Phishing and phishing scams are on the rise. How can you spot them? What to do if you've been caught?

Let’s focus on the Savings Accounts available for both residents and non-residents in France. Starting with the basic savings account information. If you have a current account with a French bank you can open a savings account - just because you may not be fiscally resident in France doesn’t mean yo

French banks may restrict the amount of money you can spend on your card, catching people out constantly. Find out how to avoid this with tips for planning in advance.

For many of us, embarking on a renovation project, whether in the UK or France, can be a daunting prospect. Some people will have more experience of this than others but taking on a project in a country with different rules and regulations in a foreign language should not be underestimated.

For those customers who are in the process of buying or selling a property in France, the prolonged Brexit negotiations are not making decisions on how to best handle currency requirements any more straight-forward.

France is a big country with thousands of properties to choose from, which can lead to an endless hunt! Think about the accessibility and climate of your project and how it will work for you.

A Starters guide to Insurance in France

Whether it is for your French property, your car, you or your family, insurance cover will be on your ‘To Do’ list when purchasing a property in France.

As with Banking there are differences in the way insurance works in France compared to t

In order to maximise your gains and minimise your losses on the financial market read on for some helpful tips.

Well the answer is 'yes' ! They may not be large differences but just enough to make life complicated if you don’t know about them.

France is renowned for the quality of its state healthcare system but how do Brits access it, whether visiting their holiday home or moving across the Channel full time? Rachel Johnson reports

If you live in France, or spend a lot of time there, you may have wondered what the best way is to transfer your money overseas.

If you live in France, or spend a lot of time there, you may have wondered what the best way is to transfer your money overseas.

Would you like to teach your children the meaning of money? Perhaps you would like them to be prepared for the future so they are able to manage their money easily. Here are some tips to help you along!

You would like to change the way you consume and spend less in the process? Here are a few tips to help you along the way which will not only help you save money, but allow you to do your bit towards saving the planet and being more environmentally friendly.

A separation provokes important changes to your everyday life and particularly for your banking services: savings, life assurance, loans and mortgages, the management of children’s accounts, what happens to the family home. There are lots of things to be looked at.

Your bank is there to accompany you through the difficult times that you may have to face and one of the most difficult times in life is when a love one passes away.

Did you know that it was possible to pay less tax through good investment planning? Here is a recap of some of the investments which are particularly tax efficient.

In France as standard, tax payers’ pay their taxes through a system that enables three payments per year. However, more and more people in France are opting to pay monthly.

The decision’s been made: you read our article about the quality of life on the Côte Fleurie and now you’re going to buy your secondary home!

Do you often hear about the Stock Market on the news and in the papers? You know it’s very important for the country’s economy but the concept remains abstract to you; don’t worry, you aren’t alone!

Life assurance enables you to pass on your assets by transferring a sum of money to a dedicated person of your choice.

In 2014, life expectancy in Normandy stands at 75 years old for a man and 84.5 for a woman, slightly lower than the national average. Normandy is however the region where the population has aged the most over the last 5 years. One resident in ten is over the age of 75 (Sources: INSEE, État civil).

Have you been living and working in Paris for many years and can’t take it much longer? You don’t want to leave your job but would like to live in a more welcoming environment? Why not live in Normandy whilst continuing to work in Paris?

It is not surprising that tourists visiting Lower Normandy flock to the Côte Fleurie. Offering a beautiful coast with chic seafront villas and perfectly kept gardens.

You are used to surfing the Internet all day long. You particularly like checking your bank account online but also chatting with friends via social media.

Buying online has many advantages. It’s practical, quick and often economical. Nevertheless, you need to be vigilant in order to avoid a nasty surprise. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind when making your online purchases.