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May 29

Living in or Thinking of Living in France?

For those of you already living in France, or planning to do so at some point in the future, you might find this series of ‘Europe Chats’ of interest.

In each episode, Jim Cloos, TEPSA Secretary-General, will be answering your questions about Europe and the EU, how it works, and what effects its policies have on your day-to-day life, as an EU citizen.

Take a look and feel free to 'Like' and subscribe and or leave a comment.

We hope you find them interesting.

Episode 3 - The EU's Response to the COVID Crisis.

Premiered on 27 May 2021

Episode 2 - What is the European Interest?

Premiered on 29 April 2021

Europe Chats Episode 2

Episode 1 - What is the EU?

Premiered on 25 March 2021

Europe Chats Episode 1

Blog submitted by: David Evans - Co-Founder of Cle France.

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Apr 16

Overseas Travel to buy property is a 'Reasonable Excuse'

It is possible to travel to and from France from the UK [and many other countries] at the moment, but to read the newspapers and watch the TV news you would not think so.

We see many a frustrated email from our clients that want to go and view properties but they think they are not allowed to travel, this is simply not the case.

You are allowed to travel, to quote the UK Governments travel advisory page it says "to carry out activities related to buying, selling, letting or renting a residential property".

It is however, as you may have thought, not as easy as it used to be, let me explain:

- 1. Permitted reasons for international travel

Read here on the UK Government website the "Reasonable excuses for travel abroad"

It is noted as follows:

Other permitted reasons

There are further reasonable excuses, for example:

- to fulfil legal obligations
- to carry out activities related to buying, selling, letting or renting a residential property
- travel in order to exercise custody rights recognised by a court decision
- order to present oneself to a judicial or administrative authority

Recommended evidence: proof of contract, court decision and proof of place of residence, order to present oneself to a judicial or administrative authority, expiring residence permit, dismissal notice, letter or appointment details from estate agent [which we can provide], relevant contract or letters detailing sales, or other appropriate documentation or other appropriate documentation.

This will remain the case after the 29th March when the current stay at home guidance ends: you will still need a travel declaration form:

- 2. Legislation – the legal requirement to carry the travel declaration form

You will need to complete the travel declaration form to leave the UK

- 3. On 11 March, the French government announced it was easing restrictions on travel from the UK. From 12 March, arrivals no longer need to justify an essential reason to enter France. This applies to all air, car, ferry and train passengers.

- 4. Arrivals from the UK will need to complete a ‘sworn statement’ (déclaration sur l’honneur) form self-certifying they are not suffering from symptoms associated with coronavirus and have not been in contact with confirmed cases in the preceding fortnight. This can be found on the French government’s website.

- 5. All travellers from the UK, including children aged 11 and above, will need to present a negative COVID-19 test result, carried out less than 72 hours before departure. Only PCR tests are accepted for passengers
- 6. Passengers arriving in France from the UK will also be required to self-isolate for seven days on arrival, before taking another PCR test. Exit from this self-isolation period is subject to a negative test result. Please find more information on how to obtain a PCR test in France here.

- 7. UK nationals returning home from France must provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test result taken up to 3 days before departure.

- 8. You have to self quarantine for 10 days on arrival back in the UK

Blog submitted by: Sharon Evans - Founder of Cle France.

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Mar 10

You Have Gone Out of Your Way to Help Us

Hi Sharon,

Just a quick note to say thanks for all your work on our behalf.

I know it’s your job and all that but it feels like you have gone out of your way to help us so that means you did :-)

We signed the compromis du vente last week so, on the assumption that nothing untoward happens, we will be moving in on the 3rd June. Funny that it should be the first house we saw but it always appealed and, apart from the house we made an offer on before that was not actually available, was the only one we felt we would be happy in.

Looking forward to it all now. Living in an empty house here as we’ve packed most stuff already!

Thanks again,

Gordon.

Thanks for your kind words, it is always nice to hear.

Psst - Have you seen our "Meet the Team" page?

Buying a Chateau, Manor House, Farmhouse, Cottage, Holiday Home, Lake or just a Plot of land in France is easy with Cle France, You can do the same, it is easy for you because WE guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process from the very start to completion and beyond!

Thank You Cle France

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Mar 10

Brilliant, Very Helpful and Friendly

Hi Sharon,

I just wanted to say that I have spoken to Nick Warner several times on the phone and exchanged emails. Nick visited the property last week and has sent me a report. He only lives 30 mins from my property which is helpful.

Nick has been brilliant, very helpful and friendly.

Gave me a great summary of the condition and the property and useful next steps I need to take in terms of renovation.

Thank you very much for the recommendation.

Many thanks, Sam.

Thanks for your kind words, it is always nice to hear.

Psst - Have you seen our "Meet the Team" page?

Buying a Chateau, Manor House, Farmhouse, Cottage, Holiday Home, Lake or just a Plot of land in France is easy with Cle France, You can do the same, it is easy for you because WE guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process from the very start to completion and beyond!

Thank You Cle France

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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Mar 10

Marvellous service

Hi Sharon,

Yes Thank you I received a detailed response from Nick Warner explaining how he works and exactly what he can offer.

Marvellous service - he also has colleagues in different areas should we chose something out of his gambit.

We just need to find something now.

Kind regards, Lynne.

Thanks for your kind words, it is always nice to hear.

Psst - Have you seen our "Meet the Team" page?

Buying a Chateau, Manor House, Farmhouse, Cottage, Holiday Home, Lake or just a Plot of land in France is easy with Cle France, You can do the same, it is easy for you because WE guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process from the very start to completion and beyond!

Thank You Cle France

For everything you need to know about French property visit www.clefrance.co.uk

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