Connexion Back Issues

Three streets of eco-friendly homes * EHIC covers ‘necessary’ treatment during stay * Getting back in control is vital to enjoying new life * What to do in the case of a death in France * How to avoid freezing of a joint account after death * Avoid problems linked to having two satellite dishes * Choose best way to transfer money abroad * Radio and TV via satellite at the same time * Menacing forms, tax battles and social contributions * The devil and possible the saviour is in the detail * Do you plan to set up a business in France? You must be registered before you start trading * Helping out in the family firm * Property: Un Regard sur le Gard * British buyers’ love affair with Normandy continues * French mortgage changes

Make sure you comply with fire prevention measures * How can you limit the amount of junk mail you get in France? * Will a DAB Digital radio work in France? * A lack of tax declarations can prevent healthcare coverage * Worldwide income, pensions and military service questions * Getting your bases covered * Onus is on you to prove existence of any jewellery that you claim for * As a British pensioner in France, do I have to pay for a French TV licence? * Eureka – we have found L’Isle sur la Sorgue * Law and safety for your swimming pool

Housing market to slow further * What are the rules about keeping pets in buildings? * How do I renew my UK driving licence now that I have turned 70? * What do I do with the body when my pet dies? * Non-UK residents not entitled to any NHS healthcare benefits * Immigrants: Now you’re one, how do you feel? * Why am I paying double tax on my UK pension income? * Differences between French and UK insurance * We discovered a leaky roof after buying our house. Can we sue? * Property: Seven years in Provence

Adapting to a French school can be a steep learning curve * The rise of British entrepreneurs in France * Cleaning your chimney: obligation not law * How do I challenge insurance payout? * Fresh laws on the horizon for treatment sought abroad? * Overhanging trees, noise at night, illegal building: how can you deal with the neighbours from hell * It is wise to seek advice from a professional on inheritance tax * Insuring your second home in France * Cleaners, gardeners or just help with odd jobs at home – how do you employ legally? * Property: North versus South * Double glazing savings granted by tax man

After the major healthcare overhaul of 2006, what changes are in the pipeline over the coming year? * Do we renew our social security health cover in the UK or are we now part of the French system? * I want to change nationality to be French – what are the rules? * What should we do with our pile of post-Christmas rubbish? * What makes a property be treated as a principal home? * Appeal after change to number of days non-residents can spend in UK * Do I need an expert to fit wood stove to benefit from tax rebate? * How can I check if a financial adviser is properly registered? * Buy a property and watch it grow * Do we need permission to put up our Christmas lights? * Five times salary mortgages hit the UK but what about France?

Brits top €6bn investment in French homes * Intensive French can beat the best intentions * My car has been stolen what should I do and can I claim? * Questions to ask a removal firm * Benefits and loop-holes; exploring the early days of the European Health Insurance Card * Why does 100% reimbursement not mean everything? * Which Internet Service Provider is right for me? * Who checks up on which country you are in? * Where will my adult children pay inheritance tax if I live in France? * Stamp out inflation with paperweight supervalue assets * Ignorance of the law can be costly * Roussillon but not Languedoc

Property prices to drop sharply, says Housing Minister * Can British pensioners living in France claim the UK fuel allowance? * What documents does my son need to drive a moped? He’s 15 * So which papers should you keep, for how long and which ones can you throw away? * I have a home in Toulouse which is empty and have received a tax demand. Is it right? * Many changes afoot for the healthcare system * How does commuting to work in the UK affect healthcare? * If you have property in France and savings overseas it is wise to seek professional advice when making a will * All French residents are liable for inheritance taxes * Financing your dream French home via a Monaco Bank * Do we need planning permission for our barn? * Vendee: Easy to reach, lovely to live in * Several ways to fight off insect infestations

September marks a new French school year: Parents explain their choices and experiences * A personal planning guide to take you through the French healthcare system * What to do if you work from home and pay into the UK system * A catalogue of offers – or is it? Why mail-order goods are popular in France * Franco British Week aims to integrate community and be fun * New law to crackdown on loophole that allows people to avoid capital gains tax with Luxembourg companies * Can French residents avoid French inheritance tax on legacy bequeathed in a UK will? * Children favoured when it comes to inheritance while spouse gets remainder of deceased’s will * School insurance need not be testing * Check out cheques in France * Installing and maintaining a fosse septique

Privatisation: How has it affected us? * France stands by its icons in thick and thin * Understanding medical top-up cover is vital * Does living in a mobile home prevent us from joining the health system? * Understanding and getting the best deal for internet connection * France telecom offers services in English * What is ADSL2? * Can you help? Short-term internet access wanted * Language problems bring added complications if there is a problem * Points to consider before choosing an internet provider * How to buy French leaseback properties using your pension money * Notaires should be more accountable to their clients * Living Wills: how they work in France * Problems when typing French accents * All the weather statistics and updates you need online * House hunting in Provence? Try this unknown village gem * Understanding the French planning maze

Receive up to a 50% reduction on materials used for installing renewable energy systems * Profiles: Two different stories of changing solar heating systems * Don’t get caught out, check you have proper medical insurance before you may need it * Does my new E121 form mean I no longer have to pay the French social security? * CMU – How to make an application for affiliation to the French state health insurance system * Moving to a new country is exciting but what happens when the novelty wears off? * Motivation and setting goals is the key to living your dream * Equity release loans are now available in France * Watch out for hidden charges when using a UK credit card within France * I have recently married and want to protect my new wife’s interests * Capital gains tax on the sale of second homes * Save with color-coded electricity * Although prices have risen in the Pyrenees in the last few years, it is still possible to find a bargain if you shop around * How to carry out a self-survey on a French property