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In short
French lenders ask for borrower insurance, your price and costs have to reach the notaire in euros, and a move to France brings customs, pets and car paperwork. French Finance introduces UK and international buyers to the leading, reputable suppliers we work with for each of these. We only pass on your details when you ask us to, and the supplier then deals with you directly. We do not sell insurance, handle your money or move your belongings ourselves.
What help can we introduce you to?
- Borrower and home insuranceCover French lenders ask for, your right to choose your own insurer and home insurance for a main home, second home or holiday let.
- Currency transfersSending your deposit and costs to the notaire and paying a euro mortgage from pounds, dollars or another currency, through the currency transfer providers we work with.
- Moving to FranceRemovals, bringing belongings in free of duty, pets, cars, driving licences, visas and healthcare.
- Independent legal adviceAn English-speaking lawyer to check the contracts and explain French property and inheritance law.
Can you introduce me to a lawyer?
Yes. The notaire acts for the transaction rather than for you alone, so many buyers also take independent advice from a lawyer who speaks their language, especially on the compromis, French inheritance rules and how to hold the property. With your agreement we introduce you to one of the leading, reputable English-speaking law firms we work with.
How does an introduction work?
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You ask for it
Tick the service you want on our enquiry form, or tell us through the contact form. You can ask for any of these services without taking a mortgage through us.
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We pass on your contact details
We send your name, email address, phone number and the service you asked for to one supplier for that service. We do not pass on your income, your savings or your mortgage details unless you ask us to, and we keep a record of each introduction.
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The supplier deals with you directly
The supplier contacts you, explains what it offers and agrees terms with you. You are free to say no, and you are free to use any other provider.
Who do we work with?
We work with leading, reputable suppliers for each service: insurance brokers, currency transfer providers, removal firms and English-speaking law firms. We only introduce you to firms that hold the registration their work needs, and we record that registration before we make any introduction.
How are we paid for introductions?
Suppliers we introduce you to may pay us a fee when an introduction leads to business. We tell you before we make an introduction. Our regulatory information page sets out how we are paid.
What do we not do?
We do not give financial advice, and we do not sell, recommend or advise on insurance. We never receive, hold or convert your money, and a currency provider sends your funds straight to the notaire or to your French bank. We do not carry out removals or give immigration, customs or tax advice. Each supplier is responsible for its own service to you.