Event starts: 10am

Purchasing a French Residential Property & Planning
Marie Slavov
 
'Very thorough, interesting, kept me focused'

Whether you are buying a run down farmhouse in need of renovation, a new build, leaseback, terrain à batir (plot of land) or maison secondaire, this session will make sense of at all the French conveyancing processes and technical terms involved in purchasing a residential French property. From the acte de vente to the compromise de vente, clauses suspensives to the taxe fonctionaire, you will learn how to avoid common mistakes made by British buying in France, understand French complex planning laws and lessen your risk of financial loss - and stress - during the transaction.

Currency Management
Tonya Lark

'Brief and concise, I found this particularly useful'
'Excellent, very useful info'

Learn how to avoid currency fluctuations when changing your sterling into euros. Whether you are buying a French property, arranging payments of your UK pension or transferring one-off sums into your French bank account, this session will show you how to manage your currency requirements and save you money.

Introduction to Inheritance Law
Marie Slavov

'Explained a very difficult subject, extremely well'

The French rules of succession and inheritance law can be a minefield to many people moving to France. This introductory session will explain in simple terms how these laws work, including information on the recent changes, how they can affect you and your family and what you need to do to avoid any potential complications.

Inheritance Tax and Financial Planning
Marjorie Mansfield

'Very good coverage of a complex subject'  
'Excellent. Exactly what we needed to know'

Having found out the intricacies of French inheritance law, you will now hear how the latest changes will affect French inheritance tax rules. We will provide you with a thorough understanding of the different personal French taxes you may need to consider when you are living in France; income tax, social taxes, wealth tax and capital gains tax. You will learn how to overcome any potential pension problems and find out how you could save money with careful financial planning.

The French Health Service
Marjorie Mansfield

'Great, straightforward information'

This session will address the confusion surrounding recent changes in French healthcare provision for British people moving to France. You will find out exactly how the legislation will affect you and the measures you will need to take.

Living and Working in France - the top 10 things you need to know
Eleanor O'Kane

From the latest information on the French property market, to advice on how to register correctly once you have made the move, from getting your car and pets registered, to essential information on how to get extra support for your children's education, this session will prove indispensable en route to your integration into French life. Furthermore this session will look at your work options in France. Whether you are looking to do some part-time work, want tips on setting up your own business or seek inspiration from hearing about a wide range of jobs British people in France have undertaken, you will have all the starting blocks you will need for your new life in France. Having lived in France and, in her role as Editor of Living France, having consulted with numerous families and couples that have made the move over the years, Eleanor will present to you the realities of setting into French life along with many lesser known and fascinating facts that you will find invaluable.

Language and Culture Towards Integration
Francine Rouanet-Democrate

'Wonderful - honest and enthusiastic'
'Brilliantly delivered'

You love the French lifestyle and want to be part of the community in which you are living. This session led by Francine, will add a French flavour to the proceedings by looking more closely at the many aspects of France that we love so much. You will gain a wider understanding of France geographically, the French, cultural differences and etiquette, along with tips on integration and most importantly, how to communicate.

The day will conclude with a few tips to help you improve your French, along with a glass or two of wine!

Event finishes: 5.30pm