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Money & Finance
The Bank, the Wife and the Husband
Married couples beware – you cannot take money from your spouses French bank account without their consent.
15 Jul 2010
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
QROP Schemes are being offered as a miracle solution to pension planning for British nationals moving abroad, but are they? writes Virginie Deflassieux.
18 May 2010
La Poste Small Parcel Service Delivery
There is a cheap parcel delivery service within France, although the French post office seem to be publicity shy about it.
15 Apr 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review - Q1/10
Sterling moved up against the Euro in the last quarter, but the outlook could see it fall back again, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
15 Apr 2010
New Bonus and Tax Rates for Vehicle Emissions
A tax bonus is available for buying a new low polluting vehicle in 2010, but penalties are payable for those vehicles emitting high levels of carbon dioxide.
01 Apr 2010
Terminating a French House or Car Insurance Policy
Trying to understand the process of terminating a car or house insurance policy in France could probably qualify as a top twenty brain teaser.
16 Mar 2010
Getting Free Legal Advice in France
There are three main ways of getting free legal advice in France, only one of which involves seeking legal aid.
02 Feb 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review
The last quarter of 2009 saw a six cent trading range for the Sterling/Euro currency pair, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
15 Jan 2010
Best Rates for French Bank Loans
What are the best interest rates for French bank loans? We check out some of the main rates currently on the market.
15 Dec 2009
Coping with French Inheritance Laws
French inheritance laws are not as tough as is often reported, and it certainly helps if family members can all agree!
17 Nov 2009
Quarterly Currency Review - Q3 2009
Sterling suffered badly against the Euro in the third quarter, moving almost ten cents from the heady €1.17 levels to around €1.08, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
03 Nov 2009
Electricity Prices in France Rise by 1.9%
Electricity prices in France have been increased by an average of 1.9%, although some consumers face a bigger rise in their bill.
01 Oct 2009
New Restrictions on French Mortgage Tax Relief
Mortgage tax relief for new properties is to be restricted to those that meet strict environmental standards.
01 Oct 2009
New Euro Coins Cause Confusion
New Euro coins that have been released are causing difficulties on the High Street, as some shops are refusing to accept them.
01 Oct 2009
Quarterly Currency Report - April/June 09
There have been some signs of encouragement for Sterling in recent months, although the outlook remains uncertain, writes Michael Steenkamp,
18 Aug 2009
Health & Social Security Rights in France
New official guidance has been issued on the health and social security rights of expats from Europe living in France.
01 Jul 2009
French Cheques do Nicely Thank You
There is no such thing as a bank guarantee card in France, as a cheque must be honoured.
01 Jul 2009
Unemployment Benefit in France
The rules governing the right to unemployment benefit in France have recently been changed.
15 Apr 2009
Electricity Prices in France Under Investigation
The European Commission has launched an investigation into electricity prices being charged by EDF, the French electricity provider.
01 Apr 2009
Social Security Shake-Up in France
Making the return to work more attractive than remaining on benefits is the key objective of changes being introduced to the French social security system.
17 Feb 2009
