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Transferring your Pension Fund from the UK to France

Moving to France from Denmark

Moving to France from Denmark If you are thinking of moving to France from Denmark, read on. We have put together all the information you need to know before going there. Key Facts About France The Capital of France is Paris. The major cities are Bordeaux, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Nantes, Strasbourg, Toulon and Toulouse. […]

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Moving to Haute Vienne – Expat Guide

Are you thinking of moving to Haute-Vienne? Starting a new life in Haute-Vienne is a project that many British expats have taken on. This year, because of the uncertainty that Brexit brings, Haute-Vienne has seen the highest number of British citizens taking on the French nationality. Located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, the main city of […]

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Moving to Nice – Check out our Expat Guide

If you haven’t had the pleasure of visiting Nice, then make sure it’s on your bucket list.  For those of you who have, then no wonder why you’re thinking of moving here! Nice is a stunning, colourful city located in the Cote d’Azur, South of France.  It’s the capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department and among […]

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Visit us in Manchester at A Place in the Sun

The Harrison Brook Mortgages team will be present at A Place in the Sun in Manchester from the 15th to 17th March.   If you are looking to move to France, this is a rendez-vous you should not miss.   The team will be there to assist for all of your French Mortgages needs.   […]

Moving to Aix en Provence

Moving to Aix-en-Provence

Are you thinking of moving to the remarkable Aix-en-Provence? Situated in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, Aix is the historic capital and the richest city in the region.  The town has an approximate population of 142,352 in 2018, which is a similar size as living in St Albans in Hertfordshire (but with a much sunnier summer!).  If […]

Life in Lyon

Life in Lyon: Are you thinking of moving there?

Life in Lyon is very unique.  Full of historical culture and situated at the confluence of the beautiful rivers Rhône and Saône. It’s the third largest city in France, followed by Paris and Marseille, with an approximate population of 1,690,105 million in 2018. If you’re thinking of moving to Lyon, or you already reside there, […]

Moving to Toulouse

Are you moving to Toulouse?

Toulouse, located in the beautiful South-West of France, is the capital of both the Haute-Garonne French department and the Occitanie, the administrative region of France. The city is the 4th largest in the country with an estimated population of 996,644 in 2018.  If you’re thinking of moving to Toulouse, or already live there, check out […]

Moving to Marseille

Are you thinking of moving to Marseille?

Are you thinking of moving to Marseille? Marseille is one of the most multicultural cities in Europe. The city is surrounded by sunshine and remarkable views.  If you’re looking for a mix between city-life and beach-life, this is the place for you. Not only will you enjoy both of these lifestyles, you will also experience […]

Moving to France

A financial checklist for those moving to France

So you’re thinking of moving to France in the near future? Here are some things that you should consider as an essential part of your financial planning. This is an ideal financial checklist for those who want to make France their permanent home. Check your tax status You need to work out what the different […]