Archived Newsletter Issue 115 : Tuesday 01 November 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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Housing Market Shows Signs of Correction
Despite some divergences amongst French estate agents on the state of the housing market, there is general agreement that it is slowing.
01 Nov 2011
Tax Options for Second Home Owners
The reform of capital gains tax leaves little room for manoeuvre to reduce tax liability, but there are options that may be of use to some of you.
01 Nov 2011
France Best Quality of Life in Europe
Yet another survey puts France top of a list of the best place to live in Europe, and it is also remains the holiday homes top spot for UK buyers.
01 Nov 2011
French Income Tax Rates for 2012
The government have published the proposed income tax rates and thresholds for 2012.
01 Nov 2011
Unemployment Benefits in France
We are pleased to release our guide to unemployment benefits in France.
01 Nov 2011
How Should a Government Service Pension Be Taxed?
We show an example of just how the new crédit d'impôt should be calculated, provided by a French tax official.
01 Nov 2011
Which French Property Sale Contract to Use?
There are two different types of sale and purchase contract for French property, so which one should you use?
01 Nov 2011
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q3 2011
Sterling traded in a relatively tight range against the euro throughout Q3 2011, but the outlook for the euro looks very uncertain, writes Ben Scott.
01 Nov 2011
Mayor in Scandal Fails at News Blackout
An attempt by a mayor to keep the lid shut on a financial scandal, by buying up all local copies of a newspaper, has spectacularly backfired.
01 Nov 2011
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