Monthly Archives: May 2008
Living in France and Working for a Company not in France
The Internet has made it much easier to work from home or at a distance from the traditional office. In theory many jobs can be done from a desk in own your house in the South of France just as … Continue reading
Leaseback Comments
I write about Leasebacks in This Blog . Leasebacks were designed as a good investment for French tax payers and to encourage investment in tourism, low cost housing and historic monuments. They are aggressively sold by some developers to overseas … Continue reading
Immobilier Immobiliser
I work with Coast and Country who are excellent and honest estate agents on the French Riviera – unfortunately not all immobilier (French estate agents) are as reliable. Recently I had the unpleasant experience of dealing with two agencies in … Continue reading
Pubs With No Beer
On my Twiku.com blog I have just posted about a pint of beer I enjoyed in Wigan last week – but perhaps soon this will be just a part of history. When I was in Harrogate, my friend Alan and … Continue reading
Adding Value
Dear Tony I have much enjoyed your newsletter since subscribing. I particularly enjoyed the article about French estate agents. Isn’t it amazing how they don’t even try to make the properties look nice in the photos – they are so … Continue reading
Internet on Vacation
On my www.AllRentalsFrance.com website we offer free advertising for any vacation property owner. Some friends of ours in the village of Vias near us have a super home only a few minutes from the Mediterranean. Recently they asked advice about … Continue reading
A Cutting Remark
I send out a regular newsletter which often refers back to my blogs at www.FrUK.eu www.Twiku.com and www.Winorati.com – this is a double opt-in newsletter which means it is sent to readers who have definitely confirmed from their email the … Continue reading
Luvley Grub
On a quick rush round the UK last week to see the French Property exhibition in Harrogate, we called in for some English fish and chips with mushy peas. My friend Alan is doing the official food tasting in this … Continue reading
Travel Communities
I have been planning and working on new Internet ideas for over ten years. A project I am very keen to develop is a focused community for people on the move – there are many of these, but none which … Continue reading
Leasebacks in France
I wrote about Leaseback at www.Twiku.com recently. With interest rates and investment policies changing these comments need even more careful consideration. == Hi Tony, Have been reading your thoughts on leasebacks with interest.I cant agree with your comment “It is … Continue reading