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Forum: France
Oct 29th 2015, 4:33 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,126
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: QUESTIONS RE HOUSE IN ENGLAND WHEN LIVING IN FRANCE

Re car insurance - I use Nationwide Building Society because their insurance covers you for 6 months in Europe. I also have breakdown cover with them in Europe - this summer my rear windscreen got...
Forum: France
Apr 18th 2015, 10:01 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,912
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Shipping a puppy

Can't answer your question but I expect it will be nearer 1k than hundreds.

Rather sad that you are importing a dog when there are so many abandoned in France.
:thumbdown:
Forum: France
Mar 20th 2015, 1:03 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,253
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: A Little help

Enjoy the shows - BUT just be aware they are sales events and it is easy to get carried away!
Forum: France
Mar 12th 2015, 3:03 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 19,442
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Is off-grid living in france possible?

Paul - Have a look at this blog - it's by an American couple who live the sort of lifestyle you wish for on the plains of Hungary. I have been reading it for about 2 years and they are very...
Forum: France
Mar 12th 2015, 8:49 am
Replies: 11
Views: 19,442
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Is off-grid living in france possible?

You might want to consider Hungary - the cost of living is lower than France and there are plenty of people living a rural life off grid. Rural land is very cheap and laws relating to buying by...
Forum: France
Mar 4th 2015, 9:38 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,253
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: A Little help

My understanding of the EHIC (forgot it had changed!) is that it only offers the same cover as French citizens are allowed so there is a top up required.
I haven't used the EHIC myself but I believe...
Forum: France
Mar 4th 2015, 4:43 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 3,253
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: A Little help

If you can afford to keep property in both UK and France until state retirement age and spend up to 6 months of the year in your French "mason secondare"
you would be covered for health in France...
Forum: France
Mar 3rd 2015, 12:43 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,253
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Dementia diagnosis

I feel for you. Something you might like to do that helped my Dad was compile a memory book.
The one I did I got printed by a photo company with ring bindings. I had one photo per page with some...
Forum: France
Mar 3rd 2015, 12:31 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,069
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Advice on Selling my House...

+1 :goodpost:
Forum: France
Mar 2nd 2015, 4:43 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,069
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Advice on Selling my House...

Why do posters come on the site in order to ask for help and opinions on what to do and then completely ignore what everyone is telling them? (Or is it just me that finds this irritating???) ...
Forum: France
Feb 28th 2015, 6:16 pm
Replies: 41
Views: 3,069
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Advice on Selling my House...

It would probably help those interested if you added the price you want to sell it for in the Classified advert. I am not in the market but for my part I wouldn't bother enquiring about a property...
Forum: France
Feb 28th 2015, 10:57 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,088
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Completely New - Property - Point me in the right area! :)

I am sure you will find lots of semi derelict rural properties that fit your requirements but obviously the nearer to tourist areas and transport hubs you are the more the prices soar. I think you...
Forum: France
Feb 25th 2015, 9:35 am
Replies: 13
Views: 15,663
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: UK Life Certificate.

I had this happen to me a few years ago in the UK - I have a small annual pension from when I opted out of SERPS and the company requested the same thing.
I asked a neighbour to complete the form...
Forum: France
Feb 25th 2015, 9:28 am
Replies: 29
Views: 5,204
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Tax free savings for non residents

My Dad has £30k in Premium Bonds and since I have been managing his affairs over the last 2 years his winnings have beaten the rate of interest we could have got from the banks.
The first month he...
Forum: France
Feb 23rd 2015, 9:53 am
Replies: 10
Views: 2,592
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Validity of UK Living Will and/or LPA in France

Just a note re setting them up in UK in case you are planning to use a solicitor.
You can use the forms on line for free via the Government website rather than paying a fortune for the Solicitor to...
Forum: France
Feb 15th 2015, 10:18 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,008
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Questions regarding taxes

Hi - I am not an expert on French tax but taxation in the UK will depend on your status.
If you are employed by a company registered in the UK then you will have your tax and National Insurance...
Forum: France
Jan 19th 2015, 3:25 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,910
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Pounds to euros

Hi,
I use Transferwise to transfer money to France from the UK.

I have used them about 6 times over the past year and have been very pleased by their service - maximum I have transfered has been...
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2015, 9:33 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Euro Sterling

Yes sorry my mistake!
Forum: France
Jan 15th 2015, 4:07 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 805
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Euro Sterling

Yes I have been watching the £ to euro rate closely so that I can transfer some money to my euro pre-paid card for the spring - am going to hang on a little longer hoping it will rise further.

Had...
Forum: France
Jan 9th 2015, 7:21 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,374
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Disgusted!

Who says its over - the 2 situations may have ended but everyone needs to be vigilant as there will be more terrorist actions.

Also don't forget the wife of the 3rd terrorist who they believe...
Forum: France
Jan 9th 2015, 12:08 pm
Replies: 53
Views: 4,374
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Disgusted!

I am in the UK and my experience is that people in the UK care deeply about the tragedy and the on-going situation.
We all recognise that this is not just a situation that affects France and...
Forum: Europe
Jan 1st 2015, 7:35 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 19,976
Posted By capricorn2013

re: Winter Fuel Allowance - Europe pensioners and expats.

Starting the year as you mean to go on I see!

:ohmy:
Forum: Europe
Jan 1st 2015, 12:44 pm
Replies: 259
Views: 19,976
Posted By capricorn2013

re: Winter Fuel Allowance - Europe pensioners and expats.

:goodpost:

Plenty of water and a bacon sandwich should sort you out!

Happy new year!

:rofl:
Forum: France
Dec 31st 2014, 6:00 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 611
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: opticians that deliver from england

You could try where I buy my glasses from, their lenses are excellent which is more than I can say about ones I have bought on the high street in UK -

Buy Prescription Glasses Online, RX Lenses,...
Forum: France
Dec 24th 2014, 9:10 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,823
Posted By capricorn2013

Re: Get stuffed!

Re turkey upside down - it depends on the size really - have a look about half way through and if the breast seems to need to be a bit browner then you can turn it over. Cooking it upside down...
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