Lizs

Help I have to attend a tribunal brought against us for non payment of a bill from new house build that we have never had a devi for. Architect managed the project. We have a good case but can't afford an avocat. We have a friend who is fluent frenc. Any advice on procedures, all day? We are scheduled for 9-00am 3 March. Liz 7 John

We are selling up and returning to the UK (family probs. ) We built a new house, completed last Feb. We used a local architect who managed the whole project for us, usinf local artisans. The house is fabulous and now about to sign our sale compromis. The buyers have an English soliciter who is asking that as we did not take out an insurance that we sign to say that in the event of a problem we will be liable (to contact artisans, who have their "assurance decenneles" to put anything right) Can this be workable? Surely our architect is there for that purpose, he assured us that he is responsible for the property for 10 years. Would appreciate any comments or advice Liz

We moved to Duras - Lot et Garonne last Feb. Cost £2K via ET Brokers, try their web site. They find quotes for you for a £0 fee only payable when you decide which you're having. We had the cheapest, 2 great blokes. Nothing fancy but all went well. liz

Hello All just returned from a fantastic week in Cauterets. Thanks Paul for all your advice. Chains aren't necessary for Cauterets but obviously the higher roads would need them durng snow falls. We used the shuttle bus to pont d'espargne, very beautiful for ski de fond, and walking. Our youngsters used the cable car for their snow boarding. Superb town with lots of charm. There had been lots of snow, we benefitted from 6 sunny days. Liz

Just to let you know the architect has now received all the guarantees and we are proceeding well with the sale panic over Liz

We are in the process of selling a new house. A french architect managed the project using local insured artisans. He (architect) has since had arguments with the macon and now the macon will not give him a copy of the assurance decennales which we need for the sale. Any advice - can we apply to chamber of commerces or a register of these insurances? Help Liz

Hi JP Will do Thanks Liz

thank you very much indeed Very helpful Liz

Thanks Wardy Will try all you suggested Lizs

Hi Is the market in Eymet on Sunday 19th Dec.? only haven't seen it advertised Liz

We are off for a weeks ski-ing in Cauterets - pyrenees at the beginning of Jan. Will we need snow chains? We are actually staying in the town Lizs

Many thanks to everyone, we are now expert "bin divers" I have a quote for £1150-00 for 33 cubic metres is this a good deal?? Lizs

Hi We are moving back to the UK - south devon hopefully end Feb 2005 Anyone have an empty van returning or recommend a company. Looking for packing cases. Cheap way of transferring money back to the UK Cheers Lizs

We are selling up and returning to the UK (devon) anyone recommend removal co. we live near duras 47. Also in need of boxes, packing cases and bubble wrap any ideas Lizs Also posted in the south west france forum

Hi We are selling up too Would be interested to hear more about the money transfer bit. We are with banque populaire and will need to transfer the proceds of the house to our e savings nationwide account any help gratefully received as i am a complete novice Lizs

Hello We have decided to return to the UK (Devon) from near Duras 47. We need packing boxes and bubblewrap anyone have any to sell or know someone. Also any recommendations on removal companies Lizs

Hello We have decided to return to the UK (Devon) from near Duras 47. We need packing boxes and bubblewrap anyone have any to sell or know someone. Also any recommendations on removal companies Lizs

We are semi retired and would like to set up a part time business - offering various services to the holiday market. I have read lots on micro enterprise but what happens if we only wish to work part time and our earnings amount to say 10 000,00 euros per year. The cotisations and tax would almost wipe that out, any suggestions Thanks Liz

Many thanks Jill3 We will look at the web site LizS

Try www.French-property-news.com they have a magazine and a web site cheers Lizs

Hi Also posted on SW forum Help and advice needed for 3 jan-9 jan05 recommended resort for John & I cross country ski-ing and daughter and son-out--law snow boarding. Area Bagneres des bigorre, La mongie or Bagneres de Luchon, small authentic village preferred. We live in 47 - near Duras. Seek self catering with min. of 1 separate bedroom lizs

Hi We are looking for info and accommodation for 3-9 January 05. Snow holiday in pyrenees. John & I cross country ski-ing (not too stenuous mid 50's) and daughter & son-out-law snow boarding. Areas of Bagneres des Bigorre, La Mongie or Bagneres de Luchon. We live in 47 near Duras Looking very resonably priced accomm, self catering with minimum of one sep. bedroom. any advice welcome Lizs

My husband is a keen fishermen anyone know good places close to where we live, near Duras in Lot-et-Garaonne

To be able to participate in golf competitions, you must have a medical certificate. do I just go to the Doctor or is there a clinic? anyone got one? Liz

Anyone interested in golf We live in 47 near Duras looking to join Marmande G. C john & liz