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If
you intend to purchase property or start a business in the region
there is a lot you need to know. We explain all the steps you
will need to go through to ensure that you are fully aware prior
to committing. Each project is different and should be carefully
matched to the local environment.
Immobilier,
Notaire, Contracts, Financing, Insurance, Bank accounts, Company
registration, Tax. |
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Reality
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For
those people who have decided to make an investment (or disinvestment)
but are hesitating or for those who have just lost there way in
the process.
GPS
can give you independant advice on how to get your project back
on track |
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| Administration
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Having
difficulty with the forms?
We
manage integration into the French administration system for you
and your family. Business and personal needs.
Social
security, retirement, complementary health insurance, Chambre
de Commerce, RSI, insurance etc.. |
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| Management
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If
you have property in the area leaving it unattended can present
some issues.
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Regular inspections & reports• Ongoing general maintenance•
Pool maintenance• Key holding• Mail box collection
and forwarding• Emergency callouts• Caretaking. |
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| Building
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Thinking
of buying land or building you may want to talk to us first to
see what the steps are.
We
can also introduce you to Architects, Project Managers and Artisans
in the building industry that have proved their worth with us
in the past.
Renovation
or New Builds. |
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| IT
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The
world of communications. Help and advice.
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Internet (connection, spam, email)
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PC health (slow, virus, crashes)
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Training (word, excel, mail applications, web browsers, back ups) |
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| Communication
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Do you feel confident or have
the understanding to get what you want on the phone.
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Telephone support (garage, doctor, insurance, bank, school, administration
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| Translations
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Translation/Interpretation
from Eng/French and vice versa.
Paperwork
(letters, bills, forms, documents).
Email,
Fax (all formats supported)
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you have questions? |
We
have the answers. |
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Should
I invest in the Gers? |
The
Gers is a wonderful part of the South west
of France. International and European airlines serve the region
very well. Located just west of the city of Toulouse this part of
Gasgony is steeped in real old French traditions. If your project
involves a country setting for your social or business needs a Reality
Check with GPS will save you time and possibly much more. |
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Will
it be a stock and barrel job or a bit by bit thing? GPS can give
you all the detailed information you need to make informed choices. |
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What
will it really cost? |
Until
we all use the same currency there are
always ups and downs. However local costs should be known before
hand and budgeted for. GPS can help you budget fully loaded house
purchasing costs, ongoing living costs, building costs etc. |
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If
you do decide to invest here in property a business or land to build
on you will need to make commitments. Signing documents with people
you probably do not know or can not converse freely with is not
a wise policy. You may not always get the full story. Let GPS guide
and advise you before you commit |
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This
is always a big issue. Building regulations, costs, paperwork, permission,
builders and the list goes on. Get the inside story from GPS. |
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Here
we go again. Do I need to get plans approved and what sort of service
should I get? Let GPS guide you through this potential mine field. |
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If
the bills are not what you expected or why you even got them there
must be a reason. Let GPS solve the riddle. |
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Is it possible
and what is it realistic to achieve? Let GPS guide you through the
system to start you own business or become an employee. |
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We
all get it, with some of it not always easy to understand, reply
too or unravel. Let GPS manage my paperwork. |
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| Do
you know about? |
We
have the answers. |
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What
is his role, do I need one and if so why, what should he do and
not do? Who does he represent, who pays him, when and how. Can I
negotiate and what papers should I sign. Ask GPS to advise you on
how to get the best out of an immobillier. |
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Same
questions as above... What is his role, do I need one and if so
why, what should he do and not do? Who does he represent, who pays
him, when and how. Can I negotiate and what papers should I sign. |
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Now
you are ready to buy and someone may suddenly produce this contract.
It has several names. Unless you are very careful you may be pressured
into signing before you fully understand the details. Let GPS give
you your copy in your language over the internet before you sign
anything. Would you sign a contract in Russian without reading the
details first? |
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Who
does them, who pays and what do they cover. Can I insist on anything?
Are they worth anything and how long are they valid for. GPS can
tell you all about environmental controls and you rights. |
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Unfortunately some of these "great days" go down in flames
when the "money does not turn up", the "paper did
not arrive" or the finances did not match". Had you been
working with GPS your finances would have been on time and in order
as well as all other documents. |
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This
is a jungle at the best of times. Do you know what is on the market,
value for money, serviceability and what conditions you are signing
up for? If so go ahead and do it! When you have a problem you can
always ask GPS. |
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This
is the biggest beast in France. Lo and Behold to those who fall
foul! It's a good idea to call GPS to give you the run down on how
it works. |
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How
do I get one? Will I qualify? What is it and do I need one? Well
it all depends, this is France. Ask GPS. |
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Same
as above really.... How do I get one? Will I qualify? What is it
and do I need one? Well it all depends, this is France. Ask GPS. |
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How
is it calculated and who should pay it? What can I do, it has gone
up overnight? Let GPS advise you. |
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Why
has it just suddenly jumped up since you have been here? Can I get
it reduced? Let GPS advise you. |
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Where
did this come from, what is it and do I have to pay it? Let GPS
advise you. |
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Will
mine work in France? How can I get on the internet and what do I
do if I have a problem? Let GPS advise you. |
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Deciding
to educate children in a foreign environment is a challenging decision.
You may want to talk to people who have first hand experience in
your area. Let GPS advise you. |
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If
you need advice on how to begin speaking French or lessons are required
we have professional teacher available to help you. Let GPS advise
you. |
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The
Gers
A
great place to visit and live.
Looking
for somewhere to stay while you are here?
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Working
with Gers property services makes life so much simpler.
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you run into problems. |
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We ended up
paying 10 grand over the odds! But never knew why.
Phil - Bristol. |
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He said
he would check the paperwork! Now he says that I did
not understand.
Carl -
Fife |
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I
was told that everything would be OK, for the building
permit?
Shelly
- London |
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We have not had a phone or internet
connection for 3 weeks now?
Mike - Dublin |
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When I get through to the call
centre I just don't understand?
Phillipa - Carlisle |
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Our Tax bill has just gone through
the roof.
Jane - Sevenoaks |
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