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Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 9:38 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 289
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Yet another house buying question

dmu's advice is great. The diagnostic is obligatory. Typically, if faults or problems are found during the negotiations, then the cost of correction is quoted for and deducted from the sale price.
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Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 9:26 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By graham.miln

Re: The annual chore

philat98 France has an ongoing campaign highlighting the "right to make mistakes" … https://www.tarn.gouv.fr/Demarches/Oups.gouv.fr-Vous-avez-le-droit-a-l-erreur

So long as your actions are not...
Forum: France
May 22nd 2026, 6:38 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 221
Posted By graham.miln

Re: The annual chore

dmu Congratulations! Another milestone reached. :lol:
Forum: France
Jun 5th 2025, 9:19 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,067
Posted By graham.miln

Re: House purchase

These two discussions about signing a offre d'achat or compromis de vente should be useful:

https://britishexpats.com/forum/france-76/land-purchase-france-922993/#post12662658
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Forum: France
Apr 16th 2025, 12:42 am
Replies: 22
Views: 3,289
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Internet fibre-optic connection difficulties

The copper network in France is expected to replaced with fibre by 2030, see Passage au Très haut débit : la fin de l'ADSL au profit de la fibre optique...
Forum: France
Jun 25th 2024, 6:44 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,067
Posted By graham.miln

Re: House purchase

Sounds good. I hope the offer is accepted!

For any estimate of work, double it. ;)
Forum: France
Jun 24th 2024, 7:31 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 5,067
Posted By graham.miln

Re: House purchase

Being empty should not rule out the property but it has not been bought by locals or their families for a reason. As Pulaski (https://britishexpats.com/forum/members/pulaski-1041/) says, properties...
Forum: France
May 9th 2024, 10:39 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Duel nationality - moving to France for the first time with a 5.5 year old

Thanks dmu! The addition of school insurance should absolutely be on the list. Typically the policy certificate (attestation scolaire) is asked for when your child physically goes to the school, as...
Forum: France
May 9th 2024, 8:31 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,211
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Duel nationality - moving to France for the first time with a 5.5 year old

Your first step should be to contact your local mayor.

Schooling is handled by the local mayor and commune. Communes are obliged to provide school places for their residents. If there is no local...
Forum: France
Apr 23rd 2024, 8:20 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,538
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Moving within France

That is wonderful news. Great to hear you are getting settled.
Forum: France
Apr 4th 2024, 2:53 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,668
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Healthcare

The UK Government has this guidance for Healthcare for UK nationals living in France (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-france-including-martinique-and-guadaloupe). This guidance is part of a...
Forum: France
Mar 13th 2024, 11:34 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 8,135
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Re-locating to france with my Family

Once qualified, I have no doubt that you will be able to find work.

One fun challenge will be learning the various shorthand notation used by electricians and builders.

I remember watching in...
Forum: France
Feb 26th 2024, 3:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By graham.miln

Arrow Re: British citizens - register to vote

<mount soapbox>

For those not intending to vote because of disinterest or lack of appealing choice, please still register (https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote). It only takes a moment.

A...
Forum: France
Feb 17th 2024, 10:05 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 851
Posted By graham.miln

Exclamation British citizens - register to vote

The law recently changed in the UK to allow British citizens living overseas to vote. This right was previously lost after fifteen years aboard :

https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

With a UK...
Forum: France
Feb 15th 2024, 11:32 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,701
Posted By graham.miln

Re: How long do I have before I HAVE to send my 5 yr old to school?

Talk to the local mayor. They are uniquely in the position to both report you but also to help you.

The official Service-Public.fr Instruction obligatoire...
Forum: France
Dec 23rd 2023, 5:14 am
Replies: 10
Views: 995
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Joyeuses fêtes

Hope you are all well. Joyeuses fêtes.
Forum: France
Sep 12th 2023, 8:10 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,152
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Dordogne area, transgender child

Fivetofive, I suspect you will have already seen Petite Fille (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Girl_(film)) (trailer (https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/little-girl/)), but for those interested...
Forum: France
Sep 12th 2023, 7:58 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Daycare + Primary schools in Dordogne region

I am going to assume you are heading into the French state system and not going to private schools.

A reasonable starting point is monenfant.fr (https://www.monenfant.fr/je-suis-un-parent).

For...
Forum: France
Mar 6th 2023, 11:35 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,839
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Flat rewire in France

See https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/NF_C_15-100 for an overview of the regulations, including:
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Legrand's interpretation is available at...
Forum: France
Mar 5th 2023, 6:33 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,341
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Project Management for Renovation

Search your area for "constructions de maisons individuelles" (house builder). Most will offer project management and other related services. Once you find one, you will likely be surprised at how...
Forum: France
Feb 3rd 2023, 10:11 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,313
Posted By graham.miln

Re: New declaration to be made by everyone who owns a house in France

dmu, consider subscribing to the weekly government news letter Bercy infos Particuliers (https://www.economie.gouv.fr/lettres-information). I find them useful. An archive of past news...
Forum: France
Feb 2nd 2023, 9:02 pm
Replies: 26
Views: 3,313
Posted By graham.miln

Re: New declaration to be made by everyone who owns a house in France

Here is another useful link about the new requirement: https://www.economie.gouv.fr/obligation-declarative-proprietaires-gerer-biens-immobiliers#
Forum: France
Nov 13th 2022, 5:26 am
Replies: 16
Views: 2,437
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Advice for Young Family Thinking of Moving to France

It is certainly possible, as we have (https://stories.miln.eu/graham/2018-10-15-another-adventure/). Having a partner who speaks French will be invaluable but not essential. The maternity care has...
Forum: France
Jul 11th 2022, 8:12 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Getting a house rental

These two discussions will probably be helpful:

Letter of guarantee for rentals (https://britishexpats.com/forum/france-76/letter-guarantee-rentals-880276/);
Private V estate agent...
Forum: France
Jul 10th 2022, 9:04 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,111
Posted By graham.miln

Re: Getting a house rental

We rented without needing a letter from a French national. It is not a requirement we encountered, despite dealing with numerous rental agencies.

Are you maybe seeing references to needing a...
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