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France set to pass emergency ‘budget law’: is it good or bad for your finances?
The country will effectively be without a budget from 2025, with knock-on effects for individuals and companies
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EasyJet announces nine new flight routes from France including to UK
A service from Bordeaux to Birmingham is among the new announcements
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French weekend weather outlook December 14 - 15: gloomy and chilly in the north
Cloudy skies are expected to dominate in the north, but in the south temperatures will still reach double figures
New! 2018 Moving to and Living in France guide
164 pages of essential advice and latest developments - pre-order by midnight on January 11 to save €4 on the cover price
Whether you are thinking of buying a property and moving to France or you already live here and need to stay informed, there are many questions that need answers:
What is life like in Macron's France and what changes are coming in 2018?
Which areas of France provide the best value property?
Do I need a carte de séjour before Brexit happens?
Can I get a French mortgage to finance my new home?
My broadband is very slow - how can I improve it?
What are the new tax bands and how will they affect me?
How important is it that I learn the language?
How do I make French inheritance laws work best for my family?
What steps must I take to bring my pet dog to France?
How much should I be tipping in a restaurant?
How does the French healthcare system differ from the NHS?
Can I obtain a grant for my eco-friendly home renovation?
Is there a local association near me to help expats settle in?
Find the answers to these questions and hundreds more, in The Connexion's 164-page 2018 Moving to and Living in France helpguide, now available to order, at a reduced price before midnight on January 11.
This is the eighth edition and comprises of 164 pages of essential information covering a wide range of subjects to take you through the basics of the practical side of life in France.
The information has been researched by our journalists, who have all settled in France, and compiled with the help of experts in their respective fields.
Topics covered include:
*The rules for buying property
*How to come out of the UK system and into the French one
*Exportable benefits
*Choosing a region in France
*Culture shock - language and lifestyle
*Owning a second home
*Renovation help
*Different bank accounts
*Getting a mortgages
*Taxation
*Overview of French inheritance Law
*New UK pension rules
*Entering the healthcare system
*Making a Living
*The school system
*Retiring here
+ Brexit and its impact on Britons in France
+ Useful community / association contacts
+ Reader questions and answers
+ Real Life stories and tip from people who moved across this year
+ Travel map with route information
+ Directory of businesses serving English-speakers in France
Until midnight January 11, 2018, you can pre-order the guide, which will be published in print and as a PDF download, for the reduced price of €10.50 (plus p&p, if you order a print version). After that date the guide will cost €14.50 (plus P&P for print versions).
Please note copies of the printed guide will be posted out to readers in the last week of January. If you opt for a download (PDF) version it will be available in your My Account area of our website from January 16, 2018.
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