French-Property.com Archived Newsletter Issue 100: Friday 01 April 2011

Archived Newsletter Issue 100 : Friday 01 April 2011

Welcome to the 100th edition of our Newsletter, first published on 15th November 2006. The primary focus of the Newsletter has always been to provide practical, reliable information on buying French property and living in France, a focus and a commitment we intend to maintain. Over the past four years we have also published some important breaking news stories, notably in relation to health cover, social charges and the taxation of pension lump sums. We thank you for your interest and for your own queries and stories which provide the basis for a great deal of what we publish. David Yeates
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House Prices in Brittany

House prices have been relatively stable in Brittany, although there is a contrasting picture across the region, say the French notaires.

01 Apr 2011

Property Market

Minor Building Works Consent Procedure

Some changes have been introduced in the consent procedure for minor building works to property.

01 Apr 2011

Construction

France is Still a Tax Haven for Expats

Despite recent tax increases, France remains a fiscally attractive relocation destination for expats from within the EU and many other countries.

01 Apr 2011

Taxation

Ryanair in Dogfight Over France

Ryanair has withdrawn from Pau airport over a dispute concerning marketing support, but it is not the only airline to receive public financial assistance.

01 Apr 2011

Travel

Lack of Disclosure Causes Sale to be Quashed

A seller who did not disclose the existence of an easement has had the sale quashed.

01 Apr 2011

Property

Investment Properties Under EU Scrutiny

Tax breaks for investment properties in France have been judged ‘discriminatory’ by the European Commission.

01 Apr 2011

Property

A Place in the Sun 'Live' Prize Draw Winner

Thank you to everyone who visited us at the French Village in London, and took the time to enter our free prize draw.

01 Apr 2011

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