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Wednesday, May 11, 2011 • Paris, France
We've had such an overwhelming response to the presentation (as noted above) by legal and banking professionals Joel Nagel and Peter Zipper, "Legal and Compliance Issues for the US Expatriate," that we've moved to a larger venue: Chez Jenny. This will allow us to accommodate more than double the attendance in a quieter, more professional and private space.
As a result, there is a cost and we are asking for a 'donation' of 10€ per person, which will include one drink (Kir, wine or soft drink) to offset the expenses of the larger space. For those who arrive at the door with no reservation, the entry 'donation' will be 15€. If you have already reserved and decide not to attend, please cancel your reservation by emailing zing@adrianleeds.com
If you'd like to learn more about why this presentation is so vital to the American Expat, be sure to read Parler Paris Nouvellettre® from May 4th.
* Nice is Nice
Ever since taking advantage of the period known as the "délai de réflexion" within which I was entitled to retract the purchase of the Nice apartment (you might recall that a reconsideration of the steep and narrow stairs gave me nightmares), a property consultant on my team in Nice has kept a steady watch on new properties coming on the market that might suit my taste.
Yesterday morning, she presented two potential properties, both of which carried with them exceptional addresses: 1) Place Masséna and 2) Cours Saleya. Within moments after seeing photos and hearing full descriptions, I made an offer on the Cours Saleya apartment -- an apartment that wasn't what I had in mind from the beginning at all, but which will actually better suit my needs!
It's not at all unusual for this to happen, even with our own clients, who come with one thing in their mind, but end up making very different decisions about the property of their dreams. In this case, a two-bedroom apartment with a lower price per square meter than the Place du Palais apartment that needs no renovation wins hands down as a better investment from a rental return perspective. Two-bedroom apartments that sleep up to six rent for more than a one-bedroom apartment than can accommodate only four -- and in this case, the bottom line costs will have very little difference.
No, it doesn't have a balcony, but it has lots of windows with views of the rooftops and sky as well as the stretches of old Niçois buildings on the street behind the Cours Saleya, which means it will be quieter than if it overlooked the Cours.
No, it doesn't have a bathtub, but as I understand it, it may be possible to fit one in. And of course, it's as plain as 'white bread,' but fortunately, it's amazing what great fabrics, beautiful furnishings and quality art will do to luxuriate a clean slate.
So, a trip to Nice this weekend is necessary to confirm the purchase after seeing the apartment and doing the customary 'due diligence.' I will keep you posted on the results!
* Speaking About the King's Speech
Yesterday afternoon Judith Merians, an entertainment attorney and business executive for the Hollywood Studios and independent production companies for 27 years, generously spoke at Parler Paris Après Midi about the story behind the top film of 2010, "The King's Speech." She took us from beginning to end to answer these questions:
How did an envelope slipped through Geoffrey Rush's mail slot start this project rolling?
Why did screenwriter David Seidler wait 28 years to write his Oscar winning script?
What did Tom Hooper's mother tell him that helped him win the Oscar for best director?
Who was the first choice for the role of King George VI, the part for which Colin Firth won the best actor Oscar?
Why did Helena Bonham Carter delay production of the film for months?
What did producer Harvey Weinstein do to score four Oscars for this film?
What did the Queen Mother have to do with all of this?
The story behind the little film that beat all the big guys was absolutely fascinating and held us all captive for a good 45 minutes! (Thank you, Judith!)
Judith will also be speaking at the American Library in Paris in the next few weeks:
Tuesday 17 May | 19h30
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES with Judith Merians:
A Streetcar Named Desire
Tuesday 07 June 2011 | 19h30
A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES with Judith Merians:
Psycho
To learn more about our afternoon at Après Midi, see the photos and plan on attending our next one on June 8th (Guest Speaker is David Downie, Author, talking about "Paris and the Nostalgia Business: Merging Past and Present in the City of Light"), visitparlerparis/apresmidi.html
A la prochaine...
Adrian Leeds
Editor, Parler Paris
(with Al Stewart and Judith Merians)
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P.S. Someone at Parler Paris Après Midi left their glasses...and I have them! Please claim them soon!
P.P.S. If you are interested in learning more about properties in Nice and the Côte d'Azur, email me at adrian@adrianleeds.com
