GK

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OK! you may have to spend 7.50 but it's a good way of getting rid of those bits and pieces, making a few bob and helping the environment. http://www.theragandboneman.com

Hi there there's a new site starting up next week which allows people to advertise goods and services for sale / exchange. I've just checked it out and if it takes off then it will be an interesting site to visit http://www.theragandboneman.com

Very interesting replies so far and I will now add one to confuse you even more. Domestic heating oil in the UK is 28sec and all 'oil fired' appliances are manufactured to use this oil. Aga and Rayburn are manufactured by the same company and they have an agent in France near Toulouse...Paul Gee (see living France mag). When we enquired about an oil fired rayburn for our home in France he e-mailed me some details on certain models along with the prices. We choose one model and then phoned up our local agent to compare the prices. We quoted the model number and were advised that this was for 35sec oil and only available in mainland Europe. The plot thinkens!! Mike

Dear Coco Will be moving,like you, in approx 12 weeks and in similar situation as you and your husband, although neither of us will be working, initially. The E106, as you say, will cover health issues...up to 70% and only for a max of 2 years, you must have top-up insurnace to cover any differnece. Like your husband I intend maintaining NI contribution to ensure the state pension. If he has enough class 1 contributions made then he can opt for class 3 ( 2001 / 2002 rate = 6.75 pw) this can be paid Quarterly or annually, by prior arrangement. if you look in 'Living France' magazine you will see ads for some very good books who explain it all in 'lay persons' language. Good Luck MK/GK

Due to redundancy my husband has taken early retirement and we're moving to our house in SW France, hopefully living on the income from investments. I know the E106 will cover us for the 70% of costs and for a period of 2 years. I also know that top up insurance will handle the rest. We have a few ideas to consider to earn some extra income to keep us active and if some little part time job comes along then we may take it on. Question: What do we do when the E106 expires assuming that we have no 'formal'job? Regards GK

I read with interest several replies to a similar question. 2 names were given...Groupama & AGF. Do the writers have any contact web adresses or telephone numbers? Many thanks GK

Another thought! The house we're buying is in the village of Marminiac, near Cazal, in northern Lot.We'd love to know of any English-speaking folk around there ,and possibly meet up sometime, as we intend to retire there in a few years time.

We're due to complete soon.Agent recommends bank transfer for balance of payment, but have been advised to get a bank draft.Little time left so which should we choose?