">Most people who read this forum are retired,I'm, not.
>we live here because we really want to.No I don't.
>We don't care WHO is President, Yes I do care.
>it hardly affects us at all.It does affect…"
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Finn Skovgaard replied to Nick Ord's discussion MacAir or Laptop PC? in the group Computer Corner"Oh, something else with Microsoft software that drives me insane. They launch their own proprietary file formats, then one day just dump them without providing any conversion software. Or they don't provide backward compatibility in new…"
Finn Skovgaard replied to Nick Ord's discussion MacAir or Laptop PC? in the group Computer Corner"Wrong conclusion based on these figures. I still use Windows, but I hate it. You can count me out of the percentage who thinks Apple is NOT the best choice.
I thought Windows 7 would be improved over my old XP, but I still have crashes and freezes.…"
Finn Skovgaard replied to Greg Harvey's discussion Rubbish tax as a tenant"It can be argued that many taxes are rubbish, but in this case, it's part of the taxe foncière, as rubbish tax is collected there. That tax is paid by the owner. Thus the need to bill it to the tenant if the property is rented out."
Finn Skovgaard replied to Greg Harvey's discussion Rubbish tax as a tenant"Rubbish tax is the tenant's expense. The rental law has a detailed list of which charges are to be paid by the tenant, and the rubbish tax is one of them. The rental law in France is de l'ordre public which means that private contracts…"
Finn Skovgaard replied to Maria Richardson's discussion Does anyone have multi-language websites? in the group Gite Owners"Google does not seem to encourage using several domains for one business."
Finn Skovgaard replied to Maria Richardson's discussion Does anyone have multi-language websites? in the group Gite Owners"No no, not the meta keywords. Waste of time. That was 15 years ago. Please. Title tag, alt tags, copy. Meta is out. Only a short meta description. Meta keywords are as good as the dustbin.
Dutch is easy. Just blend Swedish and German and double all…"
Finn Skovgaard replied to Maria Richardson's discussion Does anyone have multi-language websites? in the group Gite Owners"Andrew, a domain name costs so little that it would be shortsighted to use a generic domain as voila for business. For personal blogs, it's no problem if voila suddenly decides to change the domain name or shut it down, and it's not a…"
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"Carl apparently knows something no one else knows about hidden fortunes among forum members. Maybe he'd be kind enough to tell us where all this wonga he talks about is."
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"Andy, within the EU, the authorities of the new registration country are supposed to inform the authorities in the former registration country that the car has been reregistered. That would make the additional bottom strip superfluous in the EU but…"
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"Jane, it shouldn't be necessary to declare to the UK that the car has been registered in France. The prefecture will keep the UK registration document and return it to the UK. I never bothered in any case but just registered it in France, and…"
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"David what do you need "export papers" for when moving a car from the UK to France? It's not needed in normal cases. Who wants these "export papers"? You need a certificate of conformity, an id, proof of address,…"
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"Jane, it sounds strange that it should be illegal to buy to let in Paris and that buying to let should reduce the availability of rental accommodation.…"
Finn Skovgaard commented on Frances Harrison's blog post I almost feel unwanted in France"A non-EU/EEA/Swiss resident is not allowed to go around switching jobs, as the work permit is tied to one particular job for which the employer has had to go to great lengths to document that it is impossible to find an EU/EEA/Swiss national to do…"
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- Provides administrative assistance services to expats in France. Occasional freelance writer.
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 3:23 on January 23, 2012,
M. Sten D. H. Hubinette said… Will be negotiating an offer for a house in SORE France; are there any procedures to follow to gain the lowest price for the property? ie, water damage in eves, older oil boiler, peeling wall paper, patio is breaking up, deck is rotten, etc. cosmetic verses structural,
- At 18:25 on August 26, 2011,
Andrew Hearne said… - Hi Finn
I've been advising Miv on a plus value question and we need your help ... she lives in France but has a business in the UK and pays tax there. As far as I see it it's her residence principal and so there'll be no plus value to pay, more than 183 days a year in France etc. BUT I've been contradicted... can you have a look at Miv's "Immobolier!!!' thread.
Many thanks
Andrew
- At 19:34 on February 4, 2011,
AdminCatharine Higginson said… - Hi Finn
Welcome to the network - we hope you find it useful! If you haven't already done so, don't forget to upload a photograph of YOURSELF so NOT your cat or your company logo (!), to your profile (use the setting button on the right hand side of your page) and pinpoint your location on the 'Members Map'. Feel free to join any groups that look interesting or suggest your own. Events and items for sale can be listed FOC in the Bring Buy and Sell group and don't forget to introduce yourself in the Discussion forum - we're a friendly lot and will look forward to hearing from you!
Best wishes
Catharine and James
- At 19:27 on February 4, 2011,
Wendy Wise said… - Hi Finn,
Welcome to SFN, I'm sure you'll find it a useful, informative and fun place to be, I certainly do.
Kind regards,
Wendy
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