andy bond

[quote]We have a house in France and a bank account for payment of bills by direct deduction by the relevant organisations. WE have great difficulty getting any bank to transfer money into our French accoun...[/quote] Hi Julie I always use Moneycorp the last time I used them the rate was 1.447 to the pound. You can phone them on 020 7589 3000 or www.moneycorp.com They do like large amounts but they will do any amount! we have just got a house in near Dun-Le-Pastestal the bank (Centre France) there were very helpful in all the transfers. If you need anything else let me know. best of luck Andy Bond

[quote]Hi Everyone..i am a Newbie....every page i find on France..like moving to france people say is a bad move..i have lots of animals and am retiring this year but my hubbie will want to work..Is France t...[/quote] If your husband can speak french and if he has a trade like a builder it will make it a lot easier and he will make a good living for the brits that want work doing! andy  

[quote]A curious one this. The vendors of the house which we are buying in the Gers (32), want to know if we wish to buy the TV aerial mounted on the roof. it is not a new or high tech model, just an ordinar...[/quote]   We have just bought a house that was full of furniture and kitchen fittings and the vendors asked if we wanted to buy the furniture for a set price, I asked for an inventory of the furniture! all they wanted to leave were 2 beds & 2 wallrobes, So I told them not to bother! after signing for it we called round and they had left the above items but stripped everything else out including the light fitting and all the wood that was in the garage for the log burning stove. It was only the crap they wanted to sell us! I've found it better to get everything writing first and it saves problems later! andy 

We have just bought a property in the Chatearoux/Eguzon area and we want some renovations doing! ie woodwork, electrical and plumping. If you could help us with names and email address of good and reliable, English speaking tradesman we would very much like to hear from you or even if you have property in area, as we don't yet speak French: Thanks Andy & Jan