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to leave France. See FUSAC for ads of movers (most of
whom generally advertise their international affiliates under
Déménagement in the Yellow Pages ).
SETTLING INTO YOUR HOME
Once you've found your apartment, you'll want to get
settled. This entails, before all else, insuring your home,
changing the electricity and gas to your name from that
of the previous tenant, hooking up the telephone, Internet
connections and perhaps even cable TV. Each of these
actions involves different procedures and must be done
immediately, perhaps even before you've actually made
the move. Then you can start thinking about making the
improvements to the apartment that will make living more
comfortable—buying the appliances and cabinets for the
kitchen, light fixtures for the ceilings (many apartments
don't come with them) and even the little things such as
the hooks for the backs of doors.
First, Insure Your Home
Even before you move in, inquire of your relocation
agency or real estate broker about insurance agencies. This
concerns not only home owners but also tenants with a
lease, who are required to have property insurance. The
most common policy is assurance multirisques habitation
(multi-risk insurance), covering theft and water and fire
damage, as well as third-party liability. Inquire in advance
as to your insurer's requirements to ensure that the locks
and shutters conform to specifications. Make sure to get a
constat à l'amiable from your agent, so you can file a claim
within the required three days after damage occurs.
Most insurance agencies also handle health insurance
and insurance for children in schools. Some well-known
insurance companies are AXA, AGF, MACIF and MAAF.
Be sure to shop around,compare prices and services
and ask among your friends about their experiences
with these companies when they have claims to submit.
See Assurances in the Yellow Pages . For health insurance
supplemental policies, see pages 124-126.
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