Archived Newsletter Issue 87 : Wednesday 01 September 2010
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
We are pleased this month to be able to offer free tickets for the A Place in the Sun Live overseas property exhibition next month. You can read more in Newsletter.
Do let me know what you think about the Newsletter. And if you have a news story, drop me a line!.
David Yeates [email protected]
French Building Land Prices 2009
The price of a building plot in France in 2009 averaged €55m², an increase of €1m² over 2008.
01 Sep 2010
Can France Weather the Storms?
A recent French parliamentary report argues that France is ill-prepared to deal with climate change and severe storms.
01 Sep 2010
Electricity Tariffs: An Increase of 3.4%
After a 9.7% increase in gas prices in April, electricity prices increased by an average of 3.4% from 15th August, the largest rise since 2003.
01 Sep 2010
French Mortgage Tax Relief Abolished
French mortgage tax relief is to be abolished, in favour of more substantial support for first time buyers.
01 Sep 2010
What are the Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs?
Auto-entrepreneurs pay a single lump sum ‘national insurance’ charge, calculated as a percentage of their turnover.
01 Sep 2010
Expat Cricket in France
Aficionados of the quintessential English game of cricket need not think they have to give up playing or watching the game if they move to France.
01 Sep 2010
Making a Home Insurance Claim in France
Procedural formalities apply in making an insurance claim in France, so you need to be aware of what they are.
01 Sep 2010
Advertise Your Property at the French Village
We are pleased to launch our excellent value private advertiser packages for the French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC 1st-3rd October 2010.
01 Sep 2010
Free Tickets for A Place in The Sun Property Exhibition
We are pleased to be able offer a limited number of free tickets for the A Place in the Sun Property Exhibition in Birmingham next month.
01 Sep 2010
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