Archive for: March 2008

March 24, 2008

Getting the Goods on You

Filed under: twiku - 24 Mar 2008

I have been writing recently about some of the frustrations of buying property in France – these frustrations are both for the buyer and myself trying to find the right property for someone.

I work with Coast and Country ,

Good Photos

Filed under: Diary, Techie Stuff - 24 Mar 2008

Using good photos is important – usually this means I have to take them myself as to “take” them off the Internet means finding out about copyright and paying royalties – there is a new system where I can use …

March 22, 2008

French Estate Agents

Filed under: twiku - 22 Mar 2008

In many countries, including America, the UK and Australia, if I want to buy a house I select a local agent I like and I ask them what properties they can offer in the areas I am interested and at

Building Costs in France

Filed under: twiku - 22 Mar 2008

A useful site I have written about before is Batitel – unfortunately they charge a fixed subscription of 90 euro a year for their online service, while this is excellent value if you are a builder, it is pricey

Cost of Buying a House in France

Filed under: twiku - 22 Mar 2008

If you buy a house in France, the sale must be completed through a Notaire.

I am not sure exaclty how to descibe a Notaire in comparison to the legaol or officail equivalent in otehr countries – not a; lawyer, solicitor,

March 20, 2008

Getting Information about places and property Part One

Filed under: twiku - 20 Mar 2008

If you are planning to move to France you will be searching lots of estate-agents websites and many of the online portals to get information on property and to find out what is on offer.This article is about finding information

March 11, 2008

Plan Cadastrale is on line

Filed under: twiku - 11 Mar 2008

Two thousand years ago the Romans made careful maps of their Empire to be able to collect taxes from all landowners – so nothing has changed there. In the museum in Beziers there are some old drawings of the plots

March 10, 2008

Amazon Wine

Filed under: twiku - 10 Mar 2008

I have drunk wine from most South American countries including, Peru, Chile, Mexico and Argentina – but Amazon wine conjors up an image of muddy water and pirana fish in my glass. However, to my relief it is an

March 6, 2008

The Difference Between Cats and Dogs

Filed under: twiku - 06 Mar 2008

I was sent this by our dear Friend Sally…

How To Give A Cat A Pill

1. Pick up cat and cradle it in the crook of your left arm as if
holding a baby. Position right forefinger and thumb on either

March 4, 2008

Three Little Words

Filed under: twiku - 04 Mar 2008

I have said before in this blog that one of the most important things to look for when buying a home in France is to be able to go to the local bakers, buy fresh bread and get it home