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Joanna Leggett Marketing director at Leggett Immobilier, Joanna is a French property and relocation expert who regularly appears on TV.


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Rob Kay Rob is a senior partner at Blevins Franks and has over 35 years’ experience in wealth management, advising UK nationals living in and moving to France.


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Clare Rolt Clare works in marketing for Beaux Villages Immobilier and has over 16 years’ experience helping clients fi nd their perfect property in Charente.


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Steve Turnbull Lecturer turned freelance writer, Steve lives in Hérault with his French wife. He enjoys walking and promoting sustainable tourism.


Mar Bonnin Palmer Head of partnerships at Moneycorp, Mar has been in foreign exchange for over 15 years helping clients with their currency needs abroad.


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Matthieu Cany Matthieu is the co-founder of Sextant Properties, a network of 300 estate agents in France, helping househunters since 2005.


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Charlotte McDonald Charlotte is a senior associate solicitor at Stone King. She specialises in handling UK/French cross-border estate planning and tax issues.


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Ian Moore Author, comedian and mod, Ian lives with his family in the Loire Valley where he enjoys making chutney and jam.


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