12/06/2017
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU.
1. MOVING TO FRANCE
Initially and right from the outset, unless you can read and speak French fluently, you may find great difficulty in dealing with your property purchase. There is one aspect about your move to France that you may not yet be aware of; the need for a staggering and comprehensive paper trail, it really is a minefield. Unless you are fortunate enough to find yourself dealing with an English speaking notaire, you may find the purchase of your new home extremely challenging. But that matter is just the start and a sign of things to come.
A. We can help you through this otherwise stressful process
i. Legal documentation explanation and completion.
ii. Legal requirements and stipulations explained.
iii. We can help from start to finish or simply be present at the signing to assist you as required.
2. OPENING A BANK ACCOUNT
You could be forgiven for expecting this to be a fairly straight forward and uncomplicated process, but you are again reminded that this is France and here, there are all manner of requirements that you will be expected to comply with in order to open a basic account.
A. We can help you through this trying process that is more usually conducted in French and with the normal (high) level of requirements and resulting paperwork.
i. Legal documentation explanation and help with completion.
ii. Legal requirements and stipulations explained and help provided.
iii. We can help you from start to finish in setting up your account and any standing orders you may need to create.
3. GETTING ON THE ROAD
Although it is fair to say that most Brits are inclined to bring their UK registered cars over initially, you may, like others, find it troublesome to commute backwards and forwards for such things as the MOT. In time and according to French laws, you are expected to register your car here in France, which will involve an import number and various other pieces of documentation including a document of conformity.
A. We can help you through either a part of, or the full process as stated above.
i. Including help in registering your new French car.
ii. Assisting with insurance.
iii. Help in communication with vehicle repair centres and car sales.
4. TAX
Always a chore, even in English! In France, this becomes increasingly difficult to manage not only because of the language barrier, but also because of the increase in paperwork! We can assist you with this.
A: We can sit with you to go through everything that is required.
i. We can help you to understand the process.
ii. Explain the requirements.
iii. Provide a translation service.
5. SOCIAL SERVICES.
A: As with many things, if you don't speak fluent French, you will encounter difficulties in dealing with your paperwork.
i. We can help you through the entire process.
ii. Explain the requirements.
iii. Provide a translation service.
6. DEBTS:
A: This is an area that we can advise on, and help you to understand what to do and point out problematic areas.
i. We can help you through the entire process.
ii. Explain the requirements.
iii. Provide a translation service.
7. HOME MANAGEMENT:
A: Everything from organising internet, phone, taxation, gas and electric and annual charges, they can all be troublesome.
i. We can advise you and help you through the entire process.
ii. Explain the requirements.
iii. Provide a translation service.
8. HOME IMPROVEMENTS:
A: Your new home can throw up many areas that you may need help with and we can assist you in several ways in this respect.
i. Talking to builders, sorting out quotes and contracts.
ii. Seeking and securing building permission,
iii. Making phone calls on your behalf, with French speaking artisans.
9. TRANSLATION SERVICE:
A: Dealing with almost everything in regard to paperwork requires a good level of literacy in the language and this is and area that we can assist you with.
i. Phone calls
ii. Translation services.
iii. Meetings with clients and officials.
10. DOCTORS AND HOSPITALS:
A: Getting yourself registered with a Doctor, or help with Hospital service may prove difficult. If it does, let us know how we can help you.
i. We can help in being present for discussions and making appointments.
ii. We will assist in translations and explain what your need is to medical staff, and relay their messages back to you in English.
iii. Applying for a carte vitale and other medically related requirements, plus health insurance.
11. GENERAL HELP:
A: There are all manner of ways in which we can assist you. i.e. Any phone call that you need to make; to order something, to arrange deliveries, or communication on your behalf with shops, hospitals, authorities... in fact anyone who you need to contact if they only speak French. We can also help you in many other areas than there are listed, such as schools and local businesses. Please contact us if you think that there is something that we may be able to help you with.
