Monthly Archives: September 2007

Following the Wine Trail Home

Posted on September 13, 2007 by tony

I live in the center of the largest wine producing region in the world – more wine is produced in Languedoc each year than in the whole of the United States. Today I found this fact very useful. Every evening … Continue reading →

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Slide Shows get better at last

Posted on September 8, 2007 by tony

One problem for making videos for showing on the Internet is the awful quality you get, even with professional equipment – every month the techniques and service get better, but to make a lot of stuff for properties and travel, … Continue reading →

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Wine from Montblanc

Posted on September 7, 2007 by tony

I live in Montblanc – not Mont Blanc which is a mountain, but Montblanc a village in the south of France. Around us we have wine and – ummm wine and errrrr still more wine, so this month is the … Continue reading →

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Fractional Ownership in Paris

Posted on September 6, 2007 by tony

I have been involved in the marketing of property in fractional ownership in France and started the first information website www.harmonyownership.com about this interesting way of sharing the real freehold of a property in France early last year. However, I … Continue reading →

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Capital Gains Tax

Posted on September 5, 2007 by tony

There are some changes afoot in the tax and social security system for people living in France, things like health charges for early retired new residents and wealth tax. I will write up some notes and references to good sources. … Continue reading →

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Cost of renovations in France

Posted on September 5, 2007 by tony

I thought I would publish this reply I made to an enquiry for a property I am selling as I get a lot of questions about the cost of renovations. There is a big difference in DIY or home repairs … Continue reading →

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Where did August Go

Posted on September 5, 2007 by tony

It is hard to believe that today is September 5 and it is over two weeks since I posted on this blog – I was hoping to write at least five times a week – but along came the summer, … Continue reading →

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