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Opening a non-resident account in Switzerland

Given the international reputation of Swiss banks, it has always been popular to have a Swiss account. However, with the increasing administrative burdens placed upon them by anti-terrorist legislation many Swiss banks have pulled out of this market, notably SwissPost which was one of the most popul...more

02e: The Language: Do you need to be able to speak French to live in France?

This is a question that many would like to ask but few are brave enough to actually ask it.

There is no single answer to this one as it depends on where in France you choose to live. If you are aiming for a Brit-enclave such as Brittany or the Dordogne, the answer is probably "no" as in t...more

01 Planning your move

As the number of house buyers looking at France seems once more to be on the increase, we’re starting a little series today which will take you through all the steps from when you first have the idea of moving to France or just buying a Summer home here to settling in.

Over the course of our litt...more

Our selection in Hérault : Montpellier

Montpellier isn't a touristy city as such and usually considered more as a jumping off point for other places.

As is typical with towns in the area there's a delightful medieval quarter. The Place de Comedie pictured is the main square in the town and where you'll find numerous restaurants along ...more

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