France Made Simple

Catharine Sceats
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France Made Simple explains everything you need to know to create a new life there for you and your family. Host Catharine Higginson draws on her personal experience gained from over 20 years of living and working in France and shares insight from specialist guests tackling subjects such as inheritance planning, property purchase and renovation, visas and insurance.

  1. 4D AGO

    Three Top Tips For A Painless French Tax Return!

    In this episode I’m talking to Paul Robson, a France based UK chartered accountant who understands both systems. And…can explain what to do and not what to do in an idiot proof manner. Which is exactly what I need when it comes to anything related to money and finances!Hopefully it will prove helpful to lots of you lot too. You can get in touch with Paul directly via email advice@houxservices.fr or take a look at his site www.houxservices.eu and if you contact him within the next 30 days and mention the podcast, you’ll get a 10% discount off the first set of any fees should you go ahead and use his services!

    33 min

  2. JAN 23

    All About Me!

    I hope you enjoy this short episode. It’s by popular request so to speak…!Plus, I thought it was probably about time that I gave you, my lovely listeners, a bit of background and explain why I podcast about life in France.I really hope that you all enjoy listening and do keep sending your questions in. I absolutely love getting them.Have a lovely weekend everybody!Cat x

    10 min

  3. JAN 19

    How To Complete A French Tax Return - Painlessly!

    In this episode we’re talking about how to go about your French tax return. And honestly, it’s really not that bad!First off - here’s the link to the FREE tickets for the French Property show this weekendThen here are the useful links I mention in the show :Here’s the link that shows WHEN you need to file - https://www.service-public.gouv.fr/simulateur/calcul/DeclarationImpotsHere’s the simulator - https://www.impots.gouv.fr/simulateursHere’s the tax information hotline number - 0809 401 401

    20 min

  4. JAN 16

    The Stress Free Way To Buy In France

    Buying a property in France can be a minefield and stressful to boot. Apart from anything else, the system is simply not the same and this can be hugely frustrating. This is especially true if you come to it from a North American perspective and trying to persuade a seller to accept your hard earned cash can seem like an uphill battle. And that’s if you’ve even got past the “incompetent agent” stage!But never fear, this week we’re talking to a property finder, Paul Simper who specialises in tracking down the perfect property for you AND making the process as stress free as possible. If you are even thinking about buying in France, you should definitely give this one a listen and if you’d like to know more you can get in touch directly :www.luxurybuyersagentfrance.com M: +33 (0)7 69 40 01 20     O: +33 (0)5 47 66 21 81 UK: +44 (0)77 99 07 28 02 paul@luxurybuyersagentfrance.com

    28 min

  5. JAN 13

    Bon Appétit

    In this episode we’re looking at all the different options you have when eating out in France. From the humble ‘menu du jour’ to Michelin starred restaurants, France has something for everyone and every budget!Listen in and make sure you get the most out of your French dining experience.Here are the sites I mention in the podcast:Les Routiers https://www.relais-routiers.com/Flunch https://www.flunch.fr/Crescendo https://www.crescendo-restauration.fr/Michelin https://guide.michelin.com/fr/enAnd don’t forget you can get your free tickets for the French property show here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-french-property-exhibition-london-2026-tickets-1590912625489?aff=survivefrance

    16 min

  6. JAN 7

    How To Make The Most Of 2026

    I thought it would be nice to start the New Year with a bit of positivity! This mini episode is my personal take on what you need to do to get the most out of your time in France.The advice applies whether you’ve been here for ages, have recently landed or are simply toying with the idea. And actually it applies even if you have no intention of moving to France! 😂And… I’m also talking about the amazing French Property exhibition held in London at the end of January.You can get your get your FREE tickets here :https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-french-property-exhibition-london-2026-tickets-1590912625489

    11 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    The Christmas Quiz!

    To get you into the Christmas spirit I’ve devised a little Christmas quiz, so that you can see just how French you have become! Enjoy and bonnes fêtes to one and all!

    15 min

  8. TRAILER

    Welcome To Survive France!

    A very short video where I explain a bit about the Survive France website and reveal what it can do for you!

    5 min
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France Made Simple explains everything you need to know to create a new life there for you and your family. Host Catharine Higginson draws on her personal experience gained from over 20 years of living and working in France and shares insight from specialist guests tackling subjects such as inheritance planning, property purchase and renovation, visas and insurance.

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  • Creator
    Catharine Sceats
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Catharine Sceats
  • Show Website
    France Made Simple

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