Everything you need to get settled after buying your French home
Congratulations! You’ve collected the keys to your new home in France. Now comes the part nobody really talks about. Who supplies the electricity? How do you open a water account? When should you arrange home insurance? What happens with the Taxe Foncière? Which organisations need to know you’ve moved in? If you need admin help for your new home in France, you’ve come to the right place!
The good news is you don’t have to work it all out on your own.
At Help in France, I provide practical support to help English-speaking homeowners settle into life in France with confidence. Whether your property is a permanent home, holiday home or investment, I’ll guide you through the essential administrative tasks so you can spend less time dealing with paperwork and more time enjoying your new home.
We provide admin help for your new home in France, covering anything from setting up utility services to finding a GP – and anything in between! And if we can’t help, we’ll find someone who can.
Home Setup Package
From €295
Designed for homeowners who want everything organised correctly from the beginning.
Your package can include:
✔ Electricity account registration
✔ Water account registration
✔ Internet connection guidance and setup
✔ Home insurance quotations
✔ Waste collection registration and local information
✔ Taxe Foncière registration
✔ Guidance on local mairie services
✔ Help setting up essential online accounts
✔ Welcome information for your local area
✔ One month of email support
Every move is different, so your package can be tailored to suit your property and your circumstances.
Additional Support
Need help with something not included in the Home Setup Package? I also provide assistance with a wide range of everyday administrative tasks.
These include:
- Change of address notifications
- Cancelling or transferring utility contracts
- Contacting French companies or public administrations
- Drafting emails and letters in French
- Following up delayed applications
- Explaining official correspondence
- Resolving administrative problems
- Liaising with landlords, property managers and service providers
- General French administration
If you’re unsure whether I can help, just ask.
Transparent Pricing
Some services are available as fixed-price packages, while others are charged according to the time required.
You’ll always receive a clear quotation before any work begins, so there are no unexpected costs.
Where possible, I prefer fixed prices, giving you complete confidence about what you’ll pay.
Why Choose Help in France?
Moving to France isn’t just about paperwork—it’s about creating a new life.
Having lived in France for more than 21 years, I understand the challenges of navigating unfamiliar systems and knowing where to turn when things don’t go to plan.
I combine practical experience with a logical, problem-solving approach to help you overcome obstacles, avoid common mistakes and get things moving.
We can help with both single tasks and multiple issues. We also offer ongoing support while you settle in. I’m here to make French administration feel less overwhelming.
Need Something More?
Many clients continue to use Help in France long after they’ve moved in.
Regardless of the task, whether you are registering a vehicle, dealing with healthcare, starting a business, or simply trying to understand a letter from a French administration – ongoing support is available whenever you need it.
Read our blog articles all about living and working in France HERE.
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Important Information
Help in France provides practical administrative assistance, guidance and communication support based on extensive experience of living and working in France.
I do not provide legal, tax, financial or medical advice. Where specialist advice is needed, I’ll always recommend consulting an appropriately qualified professional.
Occasionally, some administrative procedures may require your written authorisation before I can contact organisations or act on your behalf.