Archived Newsletter Issue 104 : Wednesday 01 June 2011
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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Public ‘Burned Out' by Bureaucracy
The French ombudsman has painted a very bleak picture of the relationship between the citizen and the State.
01 Jun 2011
Expedia in the Dock Over Hotel Bookings
Legal proceedings have begun against a number of major hotel booking web sites for publishing false and misleading information on their sites.
01 Jun 2011
Mortgage Delays and Sale Contracts
A delay in obtaining a mortgage approval does not invalidate a property sale contract, a French court has ruled.
18 Aug 2011
Social Security Charges for Business Start-Ups
There are several different tax regimes you can adopt to run a business in France, but which one to choose to minimise social charges?
01 Jun 2011
Complaints Increase Over Septic Tank Surveys
Complaints are on the increase over the obligatory compliance inspections of septic tanks.
01 Jun 2011
A Picture of Building Land Prices in France
A graphical snapshot of the average price of building land by department, and the movement in 2010, courtesy of the Notaires de France.
01 Jun 2011
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