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Voting rights when moving to France
Voting rights for European citizens who have moved to France.
France Property Tax
Property taxes are very high in France and you can end up paying too much. Here are tips on how to control expenditure.
France VAT / TVA 2009 update
Current VAT rules in France and how to minimize these taxes.
How to Write a French Letter
Updated guide to writing French letters
Free Online Translation
Online translation is free, but not very accurate. Here are tips on how to check and improve accuracy.
The French Language
Loads of tips and tricks on how to get by in French.
France weather regions & forecast
Different regions of France, their climate (typical weather) and current forecast.
Regions of France
Regions, departments and administrative sub-divisions of France.
Clothing and Shoe Size Conversions
How to convert clothing and shoe sizes.
French Car Accident - Personal Experience
A cautionary tale of a car accident in France.
English Building Surveyor in France
Why and how to get an English-quality building surveyor before buying a property in France.
Business opportunity - campsite in France
Some notes and tips about buying and running a campsite in France.
Deed of Sale - French Property
Explanation of the Final Sales Contract for property in France.
Initial Contract - Buying French Property
Description of the initial contract which one signs when buying property in France. Some DOs and DONTs.
French Property Terms
A list of common French property terms, with definitions (translations) and explanations.
French Property Sizes & Measurements
France measures property (house and plot sizes) different than the UK or elsewhere. The key differences are explained here.
French Property Types
From farmhouses to Chateau, a review of the advantages and disadvantages of different types of property in France.
France and the Metric System
France uses (and is the originator) of the metric system. If you are thinking of moving to France, this explanation of the system should be useful.
7-day Cooling Off Period
A key right and protection for buyers of French Property