These are some
of the Services available to Members
Help
and advice. We are there to give general help and advice as part
of our service to members of French Liaison.
Handling
of difficult and sensitive matters, just call for confidential
advice.
Tax,
Social Security, Health & Pensions.
Independent
financial advice. (English Speaking)
Health
Service advice on the best options for you. We can apply for your
Carte Vitale and recommend various options for top up insurance.
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here for more information
Letters
& Forms. What do I do with all these letters and forms that
have to be completed that come through the post each day? We can
of course help you with this important matter, just Fax Email
or Post them or bring them into the Office.
Translation
Service (We can offer a full translation Service) Translation
is one of the most skilled professions. It is not just a matter
of translation text or spoken language it is a matter of interpreting
it correctly.
Opening
a Bank Account (in advance or after arrival) we can arrange this
for you. A bank account is very important in France as you cannot
have for example a subscription Internet connection such as Broadband
(ADSL). EDF, France Telecom all ask for a (RIB) from your cheque
book. a RIB is the French equivalent of Direct Debit in the UK.
Telephone
connection (France Telecom, low-cost UK calls) We can recommend
the best options to keep your phone bills as low as possible.
Internet
(ADSL) we can set up an Internet connection for you in France
or any other Country you wish to have an account.
Property & Travel
Services
Property
services: French Liaison can give you an Introduction to English
speaking French Estate Agents. (agents Immobilier) We can make
appointments for you and also give sound advice on purchasing
a property in France.
Accommodation:
Need accommodation? We can arrange this for you. We know of good
B&B, Hotels, Gites and Camping Sites.
Long-term
rented & temporary accommodation. We can help with finding
all types of accommodation.
Property
key-holding. We can provide this service ourselves, or appoint
a trusted person from our list.
Property
& Gite Management. We can provide a comprehensive service
at competitive rates.
Insurance:
Property also motor and other requirements.
Mediation
Service. We provide a mediation service appropriate to your requirements.
We can supply translators to act as negotiators and qualified
experts to give any advice or help needed.
Travel
arrangements. We can give advice on travel both to France and
in France. (See our links section).
Advice
on Car Hire.
Recommended
Services
These
services are not provided by French Liaison but we have personal knowledge
of, and monitor the quality, price and reliability of the tradesmen
and professionals.
Project
Management. We have trusted people who can take on this very demanding
Job, that can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful
project.
Building.
We can recommend trusted Builders, Architects Surveyors, etc.
Roofing
Plumbing
Electrical
General
home maintenance
Gardening,
pool, and general cleaning, foss septique.
Removals
Heating:
oil and wood suppliers
Satellite
TV (UK transmissions): advice, repairs, installation