Real estate

Moving to France? Don't ignore your finances

France is beautiful any time of year (well, except perhaps in the pouring rain) but it is the summer that attracts most visitors, many of whom fall in love with the country and start dreaming of buying a holiday home or moving over permanently. If you are at the planning stages of a move, or seriously considering it, this article looks at the various financial planning elements you need to look at. The earlier you start the better, as there may be some decisions you need to take before leaving the UK or buying property in France. The same applies if you are leaving France to return to the UK. Early planning can present tax-efficient opportunities that may be lost if you wait until you have changed residency.