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Question: I am a British Ex-Pat already living in France, with a "Brexit" what happens next for me?

Answer: The short answer is... Nothing yet.

Following the vote to leave the EU and the inevitable shock waves in the UK, Europe and around the globe there has been surprisingly little done or agreed about the way forward.

David Cameron announced that he will stand down as Prime Minister, but not until October, so for now he will remain where he is to 'Steady the Ship' over the coming months. He said in his speech directed to Ex-Pats in the EU:

"I would also reassure Brits living in European countries, and European citizens living here, that there will be no immediate changes in your circumstances. There will be no initial change in the way our people can travel, in the way our goods can move or the way our services can be sold."

"We must now prepare for a negotiation with the European Union. This will need to involve the full engagement of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland governments to ensure that the interests of all parts of our United Kingdom are protected and advanced."

Leaving the EU has to be negotiated, it is not an overnight thing, it may take many years and certainly at least two years. Even if the UK government invokes 'Article 50' of the 2009 Lisbon Treaty, it will take at least two years before the exit is agreed by the other Member States of the EU.

Mark D’Arcy the BBC’s parliamentary correspondent. said...

"Parliament would have to amend or repeal a series of other Acts, as well as 44 years’ worth of EU-derived secondary legislation, especially statutory instruments passed under Section 2(2) of the 1972 Act, which would have no legal effect after it had been repealed".

So, there are many steps to take but for now, and in the near future... nothing has changed.

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Hello Sharon,

On meeting the owners [during the viewing] they were very obliging in anything we asked or wanted, after we had our first viewing and dealing with the superb Cle France agent I’m glad to say all is good and we are looking forward to upgrading the house.

So thank you for your help and I hope you have a busy year.

Please inform your agent that we thought he was brilliant and very good at his job.

Peter King.

Peter "moved in" to his new property [actually a very old character property!] in mid June and seems very happy with everything, even the internal renovations are enjoyable when you have an Equestrian Manor House on 13 Hectares to work with.

Contact us if you want to make the move to France and as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"

Many thanks, can't tell you how impressed I was with your agent in Lower Normandy, she was fantastic, she understood completely what we were looking for, and found many more properties for us. We had 2 packed sessions with her, and at least three of the ones she showed us will make our short list. So that was great.

The others were fab as well, you agent in the Cotentin Peninsula, he was super professional and fun. 

We have been looking for a while now, and "the best service we have had was with these Cle France French agents".

We have another day planned in Normandy on Friday and then a re-group, and then plan to try and re see our short list.

Huge thanks for all your work, I may be in touch again soon.

Tracy.

Sounds like exciting times for Tracy and lots of decisions to be made but she seems to have a good shortlist and we do have more property for sale in Lower Normandy than anybody else. Feels good to know that our agents on the ground are doing a super job and keeping Cle France clients happy and giving them the right houses that suit their criteria, YOU can reply on Cle France.

We will guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"!

My experience of purchasing a property in Couptrain with Cle France, was an adventurous step as well as a learning curve for me.

I received a really friendly and honest approach as well as patience with my continuous underlying concerns and enquiries, helpful guidance throughout the whole process of acquiring my property.

For each step of the way I was reassured and given reputable contacts for financial transactions, translators, insurance etc.

My French is not fluent so initially it was a bit daunting making a decision to buy out of my native country, France is a magical place and it's always been a dream to have a home there, so to have the expert and relaxed support and guidance from Cle France agency.

A big thank you to David, the wonderful Sharon especially, your currency partner (Finance bit) throughout the whole experience has made business a real pleasure, and highly recommend anyone thinking of buying, to consult here first for sincere professional, practical and invaluable advice regarding French property.

All the best and thank you once again... Helen X.

If you are looking to view and buy a property in France or at the early stages of researching about French Property and the buying process then you don't have to take our word for it, just read the hundreds of comments on our website from satisfied Cle France clients.

Helen bought a house in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"

Hi Sharon,

Many thanks - we just arrived back in the UK and were very busy at the house, hence late response. 

We have just completed on our house in France, thanks to the guidance and support of Sharon and her staff. It has taken 6 months from our first visit to look at the house and in that time we've had lots of support and patience, especially when asking constant questions! 

The staff we met with at the house and in the office were fantastic even though we had to contend with the language barrier! They also recommended a translator who is also fantastic and is helping us with meeting electricians and putting the utilities in our name.

It wouldn't have been so easy without them!  

Thank you, SS.

If You are looking to view and buy a property in France like our client did, or you may be at the early stages of researching a house in Mayenne, Pays de la Loire, let Cle France guide YOU through the French Property Buying Process!

And as several of our clients say "Follow your heart and make the move"