Archived Newsletter Issue 118 : Wednesday 01 February 2012
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
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Housing Market at a Turning Point
House prices have fallen by 3% over the past four years, according to FNAIM, and it looks as though it will deepen in 2012.
01 Feb 2012
The French Village at London's Earls Court
French-Property.com will be hosting their popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at London's Earls Court, 30th March - 1st April.
01 Feb 2012
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q4 2011
Sterling made significant gains against the euro in the final quarter of 2011, but it remains unclear if it can consolidate above €1.20, writes Ben Scott.
01 Feb 2012
Toughening of Driving Offences in France
New and tougher driving offences have been introduced, mainly as a response to new technology being used in vehicles.
01 Feb 2012
The Difficulties of Equity Release in France
The use of equity release may be a tempting option for some, but the practical realities make it one that is available and suitable for only a few.
01 Feb 2012
France Sticks to Five Year Rule on Health Cover
Internal documents reveal that France has comprehensively outwitted the EU over health cover reforms.
01 Feb 2012
Increase in Social Charges and VAT
Social charges are to rise by 2 percentage points, affecting capital gains and investment income, while the rate of VAT is to rise by 1.6 points.
01 Feb 2012
French Building Land Prices 2010
The average price of a building plot in France in 2010 was €59m², an increase of 4.3% over 2009.
01 Feb 2012
New Controls on Tax Evasion
New anti tax evasion measures increase the period over which the French tax authorities can act, writes Virginie Deflassieux of PKF (Channel Islands) Ltd.
01 Feb 2012
Why it's Better to be in France Right Now
A posting on a partner website that provoked a lively debate about the best place to live right now, which we thought you might find interesting.
01 Feb 2012
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