Loire Translation Service

Angela French: Tel 00 33 2 54 38 86 07 (dialling from UK) or 02 54 38 86 07 (within France)

or e-mail: angela@derekandangela.com

Translation service (English to French / French to English) for people buying property in the Loire Valley. I am English, speak fluent French and live in the Centre region of France, near Loches ( 65km south of Tours).

If you are considering purchasing property in this beautiful, unspoilt, rural area of France, you will know that the legal process differs greatly from the English system. During your purchase, you will need to deal with estate agents, solicitors (notaires), open a French bank account, set up direct debits for utilities, arrange insurance etc.

I offer my services: translating and advice to prospective purchasers. I have an honours degree in French (BA Hons) and diplomas in business and commercial French (diplome d’etudes francaises et diplome de francais commercial). I provide a range of services including:

· Translating initial sale contract and final deed of sale (compromis de vente & acte authentique de vente)
· Attending and translating at estate agents and solicitor’s offices
· Liaison between all parties including the vendor
· Setting up bank accounts in France
· Organising credit finance for property purchase
· Setting up direct debits for utilities eg rates, gas, electricity, water, telephone
· Organising insurance policies
· Many other practical issues such as maintenance contracts for central heating etc

Prospective purchasers are free to choose some or all of the above services and can be assured that they will be kept informed at every stage of the process.


Looking for somewhere to stay, whilst house-hunting or purchasing?

We are pleased to offer you self-catering or Bed and breakfast at La Vieille Ferme in Cléré du Bois (20 minutes south of Loches).

Further Assistance

Should you require estimates from local ‘artisans’ after your purchase (electrical, plumbing, roofing, building etc.,) I offer my services translating your requirements, obtaining and translating estimates and liaising between yourself and ‘artisans’ to ensure work is carried out to your satisfaction.