France Made Simple

We catch up with long time SF member and podcast fan Nick Ord who tells us why he decided to change career and open a hotel and restaurant in Dinan. And…there’s a special discount for listeners!

If you’re looking to buy a property in France, the viewing process can be daunting. You need to be aware of all the potential problems you might encounter and know the right questions to ask. But never fear, we are here to guide you through the process! This episode is the second part of our “All you need to know” when you’re buying in France. So if you’re buying, or even just at the ‘thinking abo...

Many of you who want to move to France also need to earn a living, and running a gite or even a gite complex, can be an ideal way to do this. Listen in to the latest episode and find out exactly how to go about this and how to find the perfect property for your rental project!

One of the (many!) things that you need to be prepared for when moving to France is the cultural divide that exists between France and Anglo-Saxon countries. It’s not necessarily a bad thing ; just something to be aware of. In this episode I run through some of the many differences. Please feel free to comment and share your thoughts too!

The one when I talk you through just how hectic a French weekend can be!

If you’re planning a viewing trip, getting the most out of the experience and asking the right questions is key. Our property expert Sheelagh shares her insider knowledge; listen in and get one step closer to finding your dream home in la belle France!

Well obviously the answer is a big fat YES! But if you still need convincing, then join this free webinar on Wednesday 30th April - listen in to find out more!

Or the one where I try my first attempt at recording my very own video podcast, fail to find the pause button, fail to stop looking at the ceiling and realise how bloody exhausted I look...

I'm a bit useless when it comes to money (or anything financial for that matter!), but living in France means that I do need to exchange pounds for euros, so I thought it would help me (and you?!) to chat to an expert. Steve Eakins from LUMON starts with the basics and explains WHY we should be using a currency broker and how his services are very different to the 'run of the mill' For...

We take a look at the potential that the outbuildings in a typical French property offer and explain how you can go about renovating them.

I catch up with local agent Sheelagh Gorman to see what’s available, what typical buyers are looking for and what you could get for your money!

There are oodles of reasons why moving to France is a good idea (as you have probably gathered, I’m a bit of an enthusiast for all things French!), but here are my top ten. Enjoy!

The one where you get to watch Fabien and I in glorious technicolour as we natter about French healthcare!

The one where Fabien and I chat about having the flu and discuss the pros and cons of French healthcare!

If you’re buying in France, you’re almost certainly going to need to get work done so we talk you through all you need to know when choosing and employing French artisans.

There are always lots of things to consider when you’re trying to decide if living in France is going to be better for you personally, than being in the UK. In this episode I talk about some of the differences I noticed during my recent trip back to the UK. Hopefully this will help YOU with YOUR decision making process!

This is something that comes up time and time again, so we run through some of the things you can do to meet people and make contacts in your new community . Even down to eating tripe…!

Join me and Fabien from Fab French Insurance as we chat about cakes, property and Frenchmen - some of my favourite things!

If you’re thinking about moving to France and running a gite as either a full time occupation or to supplement your income, then the latest podcast episode is a must! I catch up with local gite owner Luke Barclay who reveals what hosting guests is really like and explains some of the pitfalls to avoid!

Visiting Paris is on everyone’s bucket list and if you’re lucky enough to spend a day or so there, it’s important to get the most out of your time so we’ve brought you our handy ‘insider’ guide to making the most of a short trip to Paris.

Where I witter on about how my first ‘French’ Christmas went down !

We catch up with Sheelagh Gorman from Agence Newton who reveals exactly what to do and how to prepare for a property viewing trip. Sheelagh is a hugely knowledgeable agent who has been working in France for decades and is a fount of incredibly useful information. If you are even thinking about buying a property in France, this episode is a must! https://www.agencenewton.com/lequipe

I share some of my personal thoughts on Christmas in France!

Where I kindly share some of the things I got wrong. So you don’t have to…!

We tackle more of your pensions and investment queries. And if we haven’t addressed your particular concern, please feel free to ask the question here and we will get to it in a later episode!