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Estate Agents & Property Finding Agents
London
Paris Dream Home
Are you looking for a
property in Paris ?
An
independent property agent based in London, specialising in finding
apartments for people looking to buy in Paris, providing a tailor
made and highly personalised service covering all aspects of the
search and purchase process. For property needing renovation or
redecoration,, they also provide a full service to manage this on
your behalf, when / where applicable.
Website:
http://www.parisdreamhome.com
Tel: +44 (0) 207 820 1337
E-mail: mariepierre@parisdreamhome.com

Alps
Property Finder
Are you looking for a
property in the Alps?
This
first class property finding agency is run by Annabelle Ormond, who has the expertise and local contacts to
help you find a suitable property to purchase. You can avoid the
hassle and take advantage of having someone on the spot by using
this property finding service. Clients who have used Annabelle Ormond's
service have been highly delighted with the results and by her professionalism.
Alps
Property Finder Website: http://www.alps-property-finder.com/
E-mail: alps.ormond@wanadoo.fr
Tel/Fax: 00 33 450 32
76 21
Mobile: 00 33 679 21 10
85
Address: Chamossiere -
74230 Thones, Nr Annecy, Haute-Savoie, France.

Midi
Pyrenees Properties
This
company is an established French estate agency specialising in the
Midi Pyrenees area, particularly Haute Garonne, Ariege and the surrounding
areas. English speaking staff available - Sue Parr represents this
company in the UK and is the initial contact point with English
speaking clients. The company are able to assist the buyer all through
the buying process and also help with setting up home afterwards.
Website:
http://www.midi-pyrenees-properties.com
Email:
sueparr@mistral.co.uk
Tel:
01243 265407 Fax: 01243 261636
Address:
Midi-Pyrenees Properties, Mondournet, 09130 Le Fossat, Ariege, France

French
Property Service Online
FPS Online are based in the UK and have French properties
to suit all budgets in all the popular areas and regions, with nearly
2000 properties on offer. FPS work with a number of estate agents in
France and also have properties from private sellers and offer very good
choice. The website is also very informative regarding many issues related
to buying in France and is well worth a visit to see what is on offer.
French
Property Service Website: http://www.frenchpropertyservice.com/
Email: info@frenchpropertyservice.com
Tel: 01473 429577

Roussillon
Properties International
This firm of Estate Agents offer property in the Pyrenees,
Roussillion region and the South. English speaking and with good local
knowledge and contacts - contact names Chris & Margaret
Pearcy
E-mail: mailto:property@frenchways.com
Tel: 0033 (0) 4 68 89
29 11 Fax: 0033 (0) 4 68 95 46 87
Address: 4 Route de Laroque,
66690 Sorede, France.

Francophiles
Ltd
Francophiles
Ltd has been involved in the French property market for the past
12 years. The company specialises in the upper end of the market
with properties from FF 500,000 upwards. The majority of houses
and business properties available are in Normandy, Brittany, Pas
de Calais, Loire-Atlantique, Charente, Dordogne, Lot, Lot et Garonne,
Gers, Languedoc-Roussillion, Provence and Burgundy. The bi-lingual
staff put strong emphasis on providing clients with an efficient
and helpful service. Contact name Liz Oliver.
Francophiles Website: www.french-property-news.com/francoph.htm
E-mail: fphiles@aol.com
Tel: 01622 688165/6 Fax: 01622
671840
Address: Barker Chambers,
Barker Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8SF
 
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of Estate Agents/Property Finding Agents Section
 
Retained
English speaking French Notaires
Rather
than simply use the Owners' Notaire, it is perfectly feasible to
appoint your own Notaire to also act in any property transaction.
This can be reassuring and clearly, where the Notaire concerned
speaks English, this can help clients who have fairly low level
of French language skills to understand the transaction and usually
without there being any additional costs, as the normal Notaire's
fees (which are set by the French State) are then split between
your Notaire and the owner's Notaire.
We
have a working relationship with 3 English speaking firms of French
Notaires, which are detailed below . Please note that we, as
a company, do NOT receive any share of fees etc from these (or any
other Notaire) for business introduced to them - as this is strictly
forbidden by French Law.
Simon
Attey. Simon
is the first, and as far as we are aware, the only native
English-speaking, English qualified Solicitor working with a firm
of Notaires in France. He is based at the gateway to the Three Valleys
in the Alps, but can represent clients throughout France in relation
to buying and selling properties in all categories and all allied
advices relating, with a unique understanding and knowledge of both
the UK and the French legal systems. To obtain a free initial consultation
and quotation please contact him mentioning you obtained his details
via the French Mortgage Connection website.
Address:
Simon Attey, SCP Aubry-Marais, Perez, Bossu et Rabeyrolles, 20 Avenue
des Salines Royales, 73600 Moutiers, France.
Tel:
00 33 (0) 479 24 62 53 (direct dial)
Mobile
phone: 00 33 (0) 675 51 57 19
Fax:
00 33 (0) 479 24 05 52
Email
= sa@notaires.fr
Laurent
Bounet is the head of an international
department in the French Notary firm SCP Ducasse-David Boyer Cayrou-Laure
in Toulouse. He can act for English clients anywhere in France,
including giving you English language assistance (free translations
of key legal items etc and advice in English etc). He obtained,
during his legal studies, a degree in English law, and that is why
he can give you the dual advice and knowledge of both the French
and UK legal systems and processes. He can advise you on both the
selling and buying of properties, French company formations, inheritance
tax and provides clients with a weekly update on their file. Please
be free to contact him at his email address: l.bounet@notaires-esquirol.com,
mentioning you obtained his details via the French Mortgage
Connection website.
Address : Laurent Bounet, SCP DUCASSE-DAVID BOYER CAYROU LAURE,
Notaires associés, 13 rue Alsace Lorraine, BP 50634, 31006
TOULOUSE cedex 6
Tél : 00 33 (0)562 275590 (Ligne directe)
Fax
: 00 33 (0) 562 275859
Email :
l.bounet@notaires-esquirol.com
website: www.notaires-esquirol.com
Gregory
Denoyelle. Greg is French and is an official Notary Public
with "national competence" (i.e. he is able to act for transactions
anywhere within France) and is based in St Omer (Pas-de-Calais).
Greg studied Law at Warwick University (in the UK) as part of his
legal studies. He is able to offer his legal services to any English
speaking buyers. His firm is called SCP Gruwez et Denoyelle
Tel: 00 33 321 123 336 Fax: 00 33 321 98 58
86
Email: gregory.denoyelle@notaires.fr
Website:
www.gruwez-denoyelle-notaires.fr/anglais.htm
Address:
Gregory Denoyelle, Notaire, SCP Gruwez et Denoyelle, 16-20 rue des
Epeers, BP201, 62504 SAINT Omer, Pas-de-Calais, France.
Xavier
Lievre. Xavier
is based in Paris and has national competance, so can act in any
transaction within France: Xavier is a partner in a large Notaire
practice (5 partners). Not only does Xavier speak English, but his
team also, and their service takes into account the specific needs
of Non Resident clients. Xavier is also recommended to clients by
several of our lending partners, who thus also recognise his high
quality of service.
Tel:
00 33 144 77 37 48
Fax:
00 33 147 03 99 60
Email:
xavier.lievre@paris.notaires.fr
Website:
http://www.notaires-14pyramides.com/default_en.asp
Address:
SCP Mahot de la Querantonnais - Bellargent-Livre-Gourret-Livre Notaires,
14 rue des Pyramides, 75501 Paris
UK
based Solicitors who provide specific legal advice ....
Heslop
& Platt - French Law Specialists
Contact
name: Barbara Heslop
Bilingual
UK based solicitor Barbara Heslop and her team have a hands on approach
and are in great demand for assistance in sorting out the problems
that face individuals buying, selling or inheriting property in
France and provides a complete range of professional services to
guide you through the complexities of your French property purchase
in France including associated succession and tax queries.
For
further information or for an initial discussion, please contact
Barbara Heslop.
Tel
Number: (UK) + 44 (0) 113 393 1938 (for Barbara Heslop)
Fax Number : (UK) + 44
113 268 6544
E-mail:
contact@heslop-platt.co.uk
Website:
www.heslop-platt.co.uk

Guellec-Digby & Co - Solicitors
Contact
name: Annie Digby
Guellec-Digby
& Co Solicitors are a niche practice advising on French matters
including sales and purchases of property, inheritance/succession
issues, French Wills, powers of attorney, transfer of property following
divorce etc. The firm also helps with post-sale matters such
as dealing with builders or translating documentation etc..
Tel
Number: (UK) 01604 878961
Email:
annie@guellec-digby.co.uk
Website:
www.guellec-digby.co.uk

Pannone
& Partners (UK based Solicitors)
Through their French property specialist Lindsay
Kinnealy, the firm offers a complete legal service advising
on purchases, sales, succession laws, company formation, matrimonial
contracts etc in France. The aim is to provide friendly, practical
advice, to help resolve problems, avoid delays and disappointments
and to ensure a smoother, less stressful transaction.
Tel Number:
(UK) 0161 909 3000 Fax Number: (UK) 0161 909 4444
E-mail: lindsay.kinnealy@pannone.co.uk
Website: http://www.pannone.com/
Address: 123 Deansgate,
Manchester, M3 2BU.
 
End of Notaire & UK Solicitors
Section
 
Architects, Surveyors & Construction
Consultants
Surveyors in France
An alliance of English speaking Surveyors registered in
France offering, amongst other services, pre-purchase building surveys
and reports. Full contact details of the respective surveyors are on
their website, along with details of the areas and regions which are
covered by the individuals concerned.
Website: http://www.surveyors-en-france.com/

James
Mathews BA(Hons) B.Arch. R.I.B.A. Dir CEE (Chartered Architect)
Bilingual Anglo-French architect
registered in France. Based in London. Full or partial service as required,
including Surveys, Designs, Permit Applications, Management of Building
Work. More details on the Website. Contact name James
Mathews
Telephone: (UK) 020 8347 5970 Fax:
(UK) 0870 056 0914
Website: http://www.jamesmathews.co.uk
Email: jm@jamesmathews.co.uk
Address: 71 Hornsey Lane Gardens, London, N6 5PA

Adrian Barrett MSc. FCSD. FCIOB.
(Chartered Designer & Chartered Builder)
Structural Surveys, Planning & Design for Permis de
Construire, alterations, new properties and full project management from
inception to completion. Specialising in older properties. Over 100 Contracts
in France since 1988 with 38 years total experience of which 11 years
in France. Travels to France regularly, All areas. Bilingual. Phone Adrian
Barrett for a brochure on the services provided.
Telephone: (UK) 01722 333583
Fax: (UK) 01722 414528
E-mail: adriandesign@AOL.com
Address: Lower Road Churchfields Salisbury SP2 7PN

Provence
Surveying Interface sarl. Chartered Building Surveyors
For property
surveys. Contact name Alexander J. Cunynghame-Robertson
BSc. MRICS. - Chartered Building Surveyor, who is the point
of contact for English speaking clients.
Telephone:
(France) 04 90 76 60 65 Fax: (France) 04 90 76 61 87
Website:
http://www.francepropertysurveys.com
E-mail: psi.provence@wanadoo.fr
Address: Mas Agora, Place
Jules Ferry, 84440 Robion, Provence, France.
 
End
of Architects, Surveyors & Construction Consultants Section
 
Foreign Exchange Dealers
TTT Moneycorp
Ltd
Moneycorp
offer the most competitive rates of exchange on any size of currency
purchase to save you the maximum amount of money. They take the
time to understand your own requirement then use a simple system
for the quickest and easiest method to move your euros to their
destination. TTT oneycorp Ltd company help over a million people
a year with complimentary, straight forward suggestions on how to
make the most of their money. Offices located opposite the world
famous Harrods, department store. Opening hours 8.30am to 10.30
pm weekdays. Regular payment plan for French mortgage holders looking
to move relatively small monthly amounts without the high charges
levied by most banks.
Telephone:
0207 823 7500
Website:http://www.moneycorp.com
Address:
100 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London, SW3 ER

Currencies
Direct Limited
A
leading currency discount house with a reputation second to none,
built on a service which is renowned to offer better exchange rates,
lower cost and less administration whilst remaining simple and straightforward.
Market experience spans over 20 years.
Telephone:
0207 813 0332
Fax:
0207 419 7753
Website:
http://www.currenciesdirect.com/
Address:
Hanover House, 73/74 High Holborn, London, WC1V 6LS

Central
FX Ltd
Central
FX, a division of Central Markets which is authorised and regulated
by the Financial Services Authority, works with financial decision
makers from a diverse range of companies from FTSE 250 to SMEs.
Our dedicated dealers and currency consultants offer a proactive
and bespoke service, ensuring that our clients are kept up to date
on relevant market movements so that they buy and sell currency
at the right time and at the most competitive rates. We
are now offering our corporate pricing to our individual clients
who are buying or selling property overseas to insure they also
achieve the best possible rates for overseas dealings.
Telephone:
02072657975
Website:
http://www.centralfx.co.uk
Email:
gary.williams@centralfx.co.uk
Address:
Central FX, Centurion House, 37 Jewry St, London, EC3N 2ER
 
End
of Foreign Exchange Dealers Section
 
French Insurance broker
Thierry
Marcq - Agent General AGF (French Insurance Broker)
French
based Insurance broker, located in Calais, representing AGF, a major
French insurance company. Bi-lingual, professional and well known
to French Mortgage Connection, who have an agency relationship with
the company for clients' insurance requirements. However, you are
welcome to approach this firm directly if you are not using our
own mortgage services. Contact name is Thierry Marcq
Tel:
+33 (0) 321 111 710 Fax: + 33 (0) 321 111
442
Email:
thierry.marcq@agents.agf.fr
Address: Thierry Marcq,
17 place Jean Jaurès, 62380 Lumbres, France


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