Removals to France

Are you moving to France?
......Do you need removals to France?
.........Interested in household storage and removals from France?
..............or Help with your relocation to France?

Burke Bros Moving Group are a successful West Midlands based removal firm specialising in overseas removals, relocation, and storage to and from Europe. We are here to make your removals to France a stress-free and painless experience.

Out of all the European and International movers destinations, we consider moving to France to be a specialty of our removals and storage team.
 
As we are shipping to France every week, if you’re returning from France to the UK our overseas removals return prices are very competitive. We run an extremely reliable household goods and personal valuables service between the UK and France, being your packers and removers, your European shipping and documentation specialists, and even supplying all your shipping cartons and boxes, along with secure car and motorcycle shipping services.

Holiday rental properties in the Dordogne
Holiday rental properties, traditional country homes, farmhouses & chateaux in the Dordogne & west France 

"I've always been very happy to recommend Burke Bros to my Latitudes property clients because I know that they will be well looked after with all their overseas removals to and from France. Burke Bros have always shared our commitment to quality customer care and have a friendly and knowledgeable removals and storage team." Penny Zoldan - Managing Director. Latitudes, The French Property Agents www.latitudes.co.uk

For a world class removals service and no-obligation pre-move removals survey please call one of our Moving to France specialists now on 01902 714555 or click www.burkebros.co.uk  for our on-line feedback form.

Burke Bros Moving Group are a central UK removal firm specialising in Overseas Removals, International Removals, International Movers, International Relocation, Overseas Removals, International Moving, Moving Overseas, Luggage Shipping, Shipping Boxes, Shipping Personal Effects, International Shipping, Overseas Shipping, Container Shipping, International Shippers, Shipping Furniture, Shipping Household Goods, Car Shipping, Shipping Valuables, Packers and Removers, Shipping Cartons, Removals and Relocation, Car and Motorcycle Shipping Services, Professional Packers.

Moving to France

Featured Cities in France:
We regularly undertake removals to France across the whole of France to the following French destinations; Bordeaux, Paris, Calais, Brest, Loire Valley, Normandy, Lot-et-Garonne, Dordogne, Rennes, Nantes, Le Mans, Aquitaine, Auvergne, Brittany, Burgundy, Champagne, Franche Comte, Languedoc Roussillon, Limousin, Loire Valley, Nord Pas de Calais, Pays de la Loire, Picardy, Poitou Charentes, Provence, Midi-Pyrenees, Rhone Alps, Ajaccio, Angers, Avignon, Bastia, Bergerac, Beziers, Biarritz, Calvi, Carcassonne, Chambery, Cherbourg, Corsica, Deauville, Dinard, Figari, Grenoble, La Rochelle, Lille, Limoges, Lorient, Lyon, Marseilles, Montpellier, Mulhouse, Nantes, Nice, Nimes, Paris, Pau, Perpignan, Poitiers, Quimper, Rennes, Rochefort, Rodez, St Etienne, Strasbourg, Toulon, Toulouse, Tours, The Alps, Charente, Perpignan, Montellier, Rouen, Nancy, Dijon, Grenoble, Valance and many more.

Setting up a Home or Holiday Home in France.

The idea of moving to France or setting up a holiday home there has attracted large numbers of British people in recent years. Burke Bros Moving Group have become the recognised experts at getting you into France without the tears - for full house moves, part load or even single items of furniture. We organise moves from France back to the United Kingdom, being FSA registered, which means we are secure in the fact that we are financially bonded for customer’s advanced payments, so no fear of losing you money.

We know France intimately - so you will have no worries over the move. We know the best and most economical crossings when taken with total journey time. We guarantee a weekly service to and from all parts of France.

For a world class removals service and no-obligation pre-move removals survey  please call one of our Moving to France specialists now on 01902 714555 or click www.burkebros.co.uk  for our on-line feedback form.

French Property Agents

We are proud to be associated with, and work closely with, the French Property Agents, Latitudes. UK based Latitudes specialise in properties and building land for sale in France. In their 21st year of business, Latitudes (www.latitudes.co.uk) work in association with over 250 licensed agencies in France to give access to a comprehensive range of Properties for Sale including country houses, villas, costel and town apartments, manior, chateau and all types of character and newly built properties.6

They offer more than just a database of French Properties, they advise you and guide you throughout the search and purchase procedure, providing a personal service to yourselves at no extra cost. Within their website you will find information on the different ways to buy property in France, including:

Buying New Property in France - 'Off-Plan', Leaseback Purchases, and Buy to Let Options for Guaranteed Rental.

We are pleased to continue to be a referred removal service to their client base, says, Gary Burke – MD, Burke Bros Moving Group, also saying “It is always a pleasure to deal with customers of Latitudes. They definitely deal with the most discerning buyers who know what they want, recognising quality when it stands out. Being a top French property agent, Latitudes always operate with the customer in mind and have very helpful, friendly staff. We always find their customers good customers of ours.”

French Property Media Coverage.

You will find Burke Bros at French property News, Living France, Olympia and Edgbaston property shows.

We regularly appear, and are consistently asked to contribute are expertise, in the following magazines

www.french-property-news.com        www.livingfrance.com
www.frenchcountryhomes.com

More Links
Living France - Monthly Magazine	[ Click ]	Latitudes - French property agent based in England	[ Click ]
French Property News    Monthly Magazine	[ Click ]	Agence l'Union  Property agents in France	[ Click ]
Villas in Languedoc    Property	[ Click ]	Maison André Beau  New build In France	[ Click ]
french-property-assets.com - Property South west france	[ Click ]	www.south-tarn-properties.com	[ Click ]

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Fact-File About France:

France has a population of over: 60,700,000
France covers 543,965 sq km

France is certainly a country of diversity, with well over half the population having a foreign background. This makes France an interesting and constantly changing place to live. However, it’s not only the French population which is diverse, the country's geography is also extremely varied, considering its size.

Information About France:

Why Choose Burke Bros For Your Removals to France

We have moved many of our customers both to France and back from France. If you are looking to start a new life in France, retire to France or buy your dream holiday home in France, we can help you. We would be glad to design a removals service directly tailored to your very needs. We provide removals and relocation services to all regions within France,

We conduct removals to the most southern parts of France.  Whether moving to France and moving your furniture to France or requiring removals in France our removal vans cater for second homes or full house moves and our personal service is reported by our clients to be first class.  We offer man and van service to France through to complete removals and transportation to France. Moving to and from France is our speciality.

Removals to France
Buying a property in france.

            For a world class removals service and no-obligation pre-move removals survey     please call one of our Moving to France specialists now on 01902 714555 or click             www.burkebros.co.uk  for our on-line feedback form.
           

Interesting Facts About France:

With an estimated population of 64 million people, France is the 23rd most populous country in the world. France's largest cities are Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille, Toulouse, Nice, and Nantes.

In 2003, France's natural population growth (excluding immigration) was responsible for almost all natural population growth in the European Union. In 2004, population growth was 0.68% and then in 2005 birth and fertility rates continued to increase. The natural increase of births over deaths rose to 299,800 in 2006.
In 2004, a total of 13,710 people immigrated to France from the rest of Europe. France is an ethnically diverse nation. According to the French National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies, it has an estimated 4.9 million foreign-born immigrants, of which 2 million have acquired French citizenship. The European Union allows free movement between the member states. While the UK (along with Ireland) did not impose restrictions, France put in place controls to curb Eastern European migration.

According to Article 2 of the French Constitution, French is the sole official language of France since 1992. This makes France the only Western European nation (excluding microstates) to have only one officially recognised language. However, 77 regional languages are also spoken, in metropolitan France as well as in the overseas departments and territories. 

French Public Health:

The French healthcare system was ranked first worldwide by the World Health Organization in 1997. It is almost entirely free for people affected by chronic diseases (Affections de longues durées) such as cancers, AIDS or Cystic Fibrosis. Average life expectancy at birth is 79.73 years.

Driving in France:

According to the European Community Directive (91/439/EEC), since 1 January 1997 British Nationals taking up residence in France for more than a year do not have to exchange their British licence for a French one anymore. However if British Nationals wish to do so, the request must be done at the "Préfecture" of your place of residence. The issuing of a French driving licence implies the withdrawal of the national driving licence, which is sent back to the issuing authority (Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority).

For a world class removals service and no-obligation pre-move removals survey please call one of our Moving to France specialists now on 01902 714555 or click www.burkebros.co.uk  for our on-line feedback form.         

Registration of a Private Vehicle in France

If you stay in France for more than 6 months, you will have to change the registration of your car. Only residents can apply for the registration of their vehicle. You have to apply at the "Préfecture" of the place of your residence. To obtain a list of the required documents, please contact your ’Préfecture’. An export certificate from the DVLA (01792 77 21 51) will be required if the vehicle is currently registered in the UK.

Importing Personal Effects in the France:

As from the 1st January 1993, the control of goods entering France from a European Union country is no longer applicable. However, the identity control of persons still applies.
Therefore, no duty is payable on used personal effects, household goods, old furniture and vehicles imported for personal use, provided that their Value Added Tax has been paid in the European Union country where they where purchased.
New goods purchased free of duty will be taxed as per rate applicable in the country where they will be used. To a new vehicle purchased in another member state of the European Union, the Value Added Tax (TVA in French) must be paid in France. Vehicles acquired less than 3 months ago or having run for less than 3000 kms are considered as new. However, no French VAT will have to be paid if the French Fiscal Services are provided with the original receipt stating that the VAT has been paid and with a proof of a valid foreign registration of the vehicle.
Prohibited goods such as drugs, firearms, weapons, indecent material, or goods threatening health and environment etc...remain subject to prior specific authorization from the French Customs.
Even though there are no restrictions on antiques, they should be presented to the customs.
For further information, please contact:
Service des renseignements douaniers
23 rue de l’Université
75700 PARIS
Tel : 00 331 40 24 65 10
Fax : 00 331 40 24 65 30
Custom Attaché Ambassade de France Kingsgate House
115 High Holborn
LONDON WC1V 6JJ
Tel : 020 7831 0142
Fax : 020 7831 2143
However, used personal and household goods must be accompanied by a certificate of transfer of residence issued by any British Local Authority such as the " Registrar of Rolls " from the City Council, the Chief Finance Officer from the District Council, a Justice of Peace or a solicitor. A residence certificate issued by the Mayor of the town where your property is situated in France may also be submitted. Bills/receipts are also to be produced as proof that Customs and Excise duty and VAT have already been paid on new goods.

Documents Required To Stay (and Work) in France 

Entry and residence of EU Nationals
British citizens intending to live in France should have a valid passport. As for other EU nationals, a work permit or a visa is no longer necessary.
According to EU law, EU nationals have up to 3 months to apply for a "Carte de séjour de ressortissant de l’Union Européenne" (EU resident permit) at the "Préfecture" or "Commissariat de Police" (Police Station) of your place of residence. The "Carte de séjour" will be granted upon production of:
  A valid passport A birth certificates or a marriage certificate, and proof of accommodation. Proof that you pay contributions to the French Social Security scheme 3 passport photographs. A contract of employment or the necessary authorisations from the Chamber of Commerce in case of self-employment. Or if you are retired a proof that you receive a state pension (from France or your home country) Or if you are student, a proof that you have registered with a French University.
  Or if you are married to a French National, a copy of your marriage certificate.
If you are staying for a limited duration, a resident permit will be issued for this period of time, after which your situation will be re-examined.
If you are planning to stay on a permanent basis, a resident permit will be issued for 5 years. After these 5 years, your permit can be renewed for 10 more years if you are still employed on permanent basis.
Please note that the right of residence - granted with the resident permit - can be extended to the permit holder’s spouse; dependant descendants under 21, dependants ascendants and spouse’s ascendants.

            For a world class removals service and no-obligation pre-move removals survey please call one of our Moving to France specialists now on 01902 714555 or click www.burkebros.co.uk  for our on-line feedback form.