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The Homeowners Guide To Living In France
Richard Whiting

This book provides information on buying a house and moving to France. The book also provides an insight into life in France and French culture...

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Richard Whiting - Richard Whiting has been living in France for 20 years. He worked in the 1990s for several years selling properties for French estate agents and specialised in British buyers. He now translates property information and is the author of The Homeowners Guide to Living in France.

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The Homeowners Guide To Living In France

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  1. Preface
  2. The Beauty of France The country; Communications; France’s people; Defining indefinable chic; How the French eat; Visiting the top sights of France; Where to live
  3. Family Life The breadwinners; Travelling to school and work; A day in the life of a family; School activities and children’s sports clubs; The importance of the family; Weekends; The importance of conversation;
  4. The Economy, Politics and Future Developments The economy; Politics; Future developments;
  5. Buying a Property Visiting and negotiating; Knowing what you’re buying; Finding information; The Buying Procedure; Property types and prices; Different ways of buying;
  6. Day-to-Day Living Improving or learning the language; Integration; Shopping; Publications; Advertising; How to drive; Living healthily;
  7. Your Rights and the Law Civic obligations; The State’s obligations; EC nationals’ voting rights; Legal responsibility; Maternity rights and benefits; Using solicitors; Using notaries; Insurance; Marriage, divorce and inheritance; Banking, credit agreements and debts;
  8. Leisure Activities DIY; Celebrations and events; Gardens and gardening; Golf; Skiing; Walking; Naturism; Water sports; Swimming, cycling, jogging and boules; Adventure parks;
  9. Holidays Where and when to go; Camping and caravanning; Hotels; Discounted holidays and travel; Letting and renting; Car hire and touring;
  10. Culture Getting the best out of TV; Books and libraries; Getting the best out of the cinema; Pop culture;
  11. Education State schools; Private schools; University and higher education; State school posts, university posts and the professions;
  12. Employment Work opportunities; Employment guide for Anglophones; CVs and covering letters; Employment contracts; Company staff benefits and basic conditions;
  13. Dealing with Bureaucracy and Businesses Bureaucracy; Businesses;
  14. Eating Out Self-service restaurants; New types of restaurants; Restaurant categories; Regional specialities;