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Essential Services
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an A-Z listing of useful services to help make your property hunt or purchase a reality...not just a dream! |
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Books & Further Reading - Amazon.co.uk
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Electrical & Security
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Willow s.a.r.l Electricians (Central Brittany) - All types of electrical work carried out by English speaking professionals -
from full installations to repairs and servicing. 10 year guarantee
- Electical Installations & Refurbs
- Electric Heating Systems
- Alarm Systems & Security Lighting
Tel/Fax: 00 33 (0)296 296 912 (ask for Chrissie or Hervé)
Email: willow.sarl@wanadoo.fr
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Brittany & Normandy...Take the 'quick way' with Condor Ferries
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Condor Ferries...The fast ferry service linking the UK and France
Services depart Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth...
to St Malo and Cherbourg.
Join the Frequent Traveller Club and enjoy 20% discount off your journeys.
For more information and online booking please visit
www.condorferries.com
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| Cruise the Western Channel with Brittany Ferries |
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Brittany Ferries Cruising Fleet extend the enjoyment of getting to your House in Brittany viewing trip or on regular trips to and from your maison secondaire in Brittany or Normandy.
And membership of the Property Owners' Club makes the going even easier...The sailing options are wide... from Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth to Cherbourg, Caen, Roscoff, and St Malo. Conveniently timed regular departures take you much closer to a convenient landfall to get to your property in France.
Receieve Quotations or make & amend your bookings on line at:-www.brittanyferries.co.uk
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| Check competitive Ferry Prices for crossing the Channel with FerryCheap.Com |
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Our friends at FerryCheap.com - do just that! Make Ferries Cheep!
Right now on the Eastern Channel Crossings...Very soon...on the West!
All we can say is..."Hooray"! They are Ferry-Ferry Cheap!
http://www.ferrycheap.com
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| French Language Translation / Communication & Re-location Services |
Isabelle Galloux
A translation service is where it begins... Assistance with redtape is where it leads.... and a friendship is often the result! Voila!
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"Hi Isabelle. I just wanted to say thank you for all the work you have done for us regarding the tax bills. Maggie said you would be able to sort it out, she was right. Hope you can help us again if we need it Thanks again"...
See Isabelle's charming and very informative website...
www.isa-helpservices.com
isabelle.galloux@gmail.com
Mobile: 06.20.20.86.59 |
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Property Services Garden Services
Guardianage |
Plans & Planning Permission Stone Masonery Work, Timberwork, Carpentry & Joinery Renovation & Fosse Works Grass Cutting, Gardening, Change Overs, Keyholding, Decorating etc... |
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Nicolas Brachet is the man behind Rue des Pierres...It is quite obvious that he has a passion for old buildings with character and one look at the gallery of work that his company has been involved in lets you know that you will be dealing with someone who has a very good eye for what is right...
Rue de Pierres...
nicolas.brachet@ruedespierres.com
Couaclé 22350 Yvignac-la-tour Tél: 09 88 99 36 62
Port: 06 60 51 33 98 RCS Saint-Malo 790 486 914
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Old to New... Top to Bottom...
Building your Dreams...
in Brittany
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Fabrick Dinan
Knowing who to call when you buy a house in Brittany...one that needs some work, is often a problem
Suddenly you're a stranger in a foreign land without familiar surroundings...'back-up' or recommendations from the usual sources when you need them. Take a look through our website and reassure yourself that we have been around the block a few times and can take on projects from small to large and can take your ideas from from the planning stage through to fruition with your approval at every step. It's all on our site... so talk to us soon...
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From the top down...Lloyd Davey combines two very desirable skills as far as those buying a property in Brittany are concerned... He has the ability to take a brief in English or French (and has an understanding of client instructions, criteria (including all the esoterics) and can offer sound advice based on solid experience as well as having a committed belief in...and the ability to work using time honoured skills and traditional materials. The kind that old housing stock demands to maintain a building's integrity. Visit his website... and tell him we sent you! Brilliant! |
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James Macfarlan has brought his extensive talents to Brittany and the quality and great value of his work is already filling his order book... You'll find out why when you visit his site: http://www.jamesmacfarlan.eu
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If you are looking for a project...you will also be looking for a Project Manager! Someone who can take the job through from Plans to Planning Permission and Contractors to "Congratulations"!!! Picking the wrong people for the job can lead to all sorts of problems... We know...We've been there, seen it, done it...but managed to put off getting the Tee Shirt! The person you need to kick start your Brittany Project is Arthur Cutler... Call him on 00 33 (0)297 51 24 05 or e-mail from here |
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Whatever your building requirements...we feel certain that we will be able to carry out the work to the standard you expect. Our attention to detail and high levels of finish are our objectives to give us job satisfaction and ensure our clients are happy with their Brittany renovation project.
View our website or, for an informal chat give us a call...We are (of course) registered and insured as required by French law.
Dean Harris: Phone: 00 33 (0)296 25 93 81 Siret no. 481 505 790 000 17
Steve Harden: Phone: 00 33 (0)296 25 70 52 Siret no. 481 505 790 000 16
web buildersincentralbrittany
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When your Normandy or Brittany Dream Home keeps you awake at night! Before or after the act of purchase - ...you may need a helping hand...Structural Engineer, Builder ...Project Manager...all qualities and qualifications you may wish you'd had before buying your property. But don't worry - this could be where SDS that's S 'D' S...not SOS - will come in handy. Calm nerves and a cool head when it comes to pre-purchase inspections or renovation solutions & building expertise... It's all in a day's work to us. For an initial chat about your needs and that of your new home, give us a call or drop us an e-mail:-
Phone: +33 (0) 233 58 29 06
Mobile: +33 (0) 960 45 58 11
E-Mail: stevensmith@orange.fr |
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Property Services & Business Support
There are two distinct sides to FrenchHomes... An established Building & Renovation Company offering practical advice, planning and quality building services PLUS Business Support - a 'settling in service' for all of those whose plans include starting a business in France...Assistance in sorting through the red-tape and buerocracy via the Chambre des Metires....Look us up http://www.frenchhomes.co.uk/
And/Or give us a call on: 00 33 (0)296 13 42 20 |
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Property Services
MRCS & Riverside Renovations
Wondering what some of these properties for renovation can look like with a little bit of spit & polish?!
Interior and exterior stonework, blockwork, lime rendering and lime pointing from MRCS & complete renovation service from Riverside Renovations. Together - a Top to Bottom Service!
Telephone Matt:- 00 33 (0)296 86 60 99
e-mail: matado@wanadoo.fr
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2. Welcome to
Jungle Magic
garden tamers!
A complete gardening and home owners service based in Central Brittany. A service you can rely on.
Based near to Pontivy in Morbihan and covering a range of about 30 miles in all directions. We offer a full range of garden maintenance services plus...fencing work, pool maintenance & key holding... All of our services are available as a one-off visit or on longer term contracts. We are fully insured and registered to work in France.
Telephone 0033 (0)6302 40575
Have a look at our website: http://jungle-magic.com
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Guardianage
St Brieuc to Loudeac...Lamballe to Rostrenen
If you are buying, or have already bought a house in Brittany as a holiday or permanant home, you may require our services for some additional peace of mind.We can make sure that your gardens are kept manageable, organise changeovers and keyholding for rental accommodation, check that your property is both secure and maintained...If you require additional information or are interested in any of our services please contact Mike deRoux - English spoken and... all your problems appreciated...Been there - seen it - Done it!
Telephone: 00 33 (0)296 56 38 04
Mobile: 00 33 (0)647 36 84 38
E-Mail: michaelderoux@orange.fr
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| International Mortgage Services Financial Exchange Insurance Regular Payments |
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Confused about international Mortgages? Don't be!
There are experienced people we've bumped into along our way through the jungle and they can help guide you through the maze to a solution that suits you, your property and your future plans. Look at their site, give them a call or drop them an e-mail But make sure you tell them we sent you!
For some borrowers french-mortgage.com can offer
90-100% Mortgages
It's a UK phone number but....a french mortgage! 01869 278181
E-Mail: info@french-mortgage.com
Web: http://www.french-mortgage.com
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When you've seen the house(s) you'd like to view it's a good time to check your borrowing and/or financial exchange options...Not everyone knows for example that you can save - straightaway...£3,000 to £4,000 on every £100,000 you exchange by simply avoiding the High Street banks for this important step in buying your house in Normandy.
....Find out more...
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| Removals to France...We are your French Connection! |
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Simple, Efficient & Effective!
A Van & Driver... with 17.5 cubic metres of space to bring (or take back) goods from Normandy & Brittany to UK or, course visa versa... Whatever will fit... we'll carry it - with care and efficiency... We can even put together flat pack products at the destination end - Voila!
UK Mobile: - 00 44 (0)7817 603 915
France Mobile - 00 33 (0)6 61 85 31 35
France Landline - 00 33 (0)243 04 93 95
Email - info@vananddriver.net Web: www.vananddriver.net |
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Andrew Porter Limited offer an on-line quoting system so that you can check the cost of your move to France. It's a quick, simple and effective means of checking how much you'll pay to take take your home...abroad!
click here to go to their on-line quotation page
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1st Class Transport -
Light Haulage & Removals across Europe...
At 1st Class we specialise in removals and light haulage across Europe and the UK Much of our business takes us to South West France & Back so there are many permutations... Fully insured , friendly and courteous - our service is flexible as regards your individual requirements...What is it they say? Big enough to cope - -small enough to care!. Why not call us...e-mail or visit the website to make contact...
Well? Get a Move on!
Address: 22, Murswell Lane, Silverstone, Northamptonshire NN12 8UT
Tel/Fax 01327 858529
E:mail edwardswah@aol.com
website: www.firstclasstransport.co.uk
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Weekly door to door services to and from ALL regions of France
(Brittany & Normandy...They're just round the corner) Full or part loads - Container Storage in UK or France. Regular collections from London and South East.We only specialise in France. Over 22 Years of Happy Customers!
Tel: 01233 660963 Fax: 01233 660964
Email: anglofrench333@aol.com
Web: www.anglofrench.co.uk
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Satellite TV Supply & Installation English Television in Brittany without subscription!
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Craving for Corrie?... Eager for Eastenders? Malnourished for lack of English News (well maybe not)...but.. none of this is a problem - because we've been fitting Satellite systems since 1987 and cover all of Brittany and can handle work in most other areas of France too. All your questions answered...
Call Trevor Dallas:- 0297 74 24 56 or take a look at the website... www.tvbrittany.com
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