Archived Newsletter Issue 122 : Wednesday 02 May 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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Dordogne Retains Top Spot for British Buyers
The Dordogne and the Alpes-Maritimes are the most popular places to buy property in France amongst international buyers, according to a recent study.
01 May 2012
Taxation on Change of Family Circumstances
New guidance clarifies the process of making a French tax return following a marriage, civil partnership, divorce, separation or death.
01 May 2012
House Prices in France for 2011/12
Despite a record year for property sales in France in 2011 it was a contrasting picture on house prices, and there are clear signs of a slowdown in 2012.
01 May 2012
Capital Gains Tax for Non-EU Residents
The higher rate of capital gains tax imposed on those who live outside of Europe's borders is coming under closer legal scrutiny.
01 May 2012
Stratagems for Getting Health Cover
With the French government still refusing to budge on granting early retirees access to the health system, what options are there available?
01 May 2012
Use of Chartered Surveyors in France
The French are not accustomed to commissioning a property survey, but international buyers do have a choice, says John Marshall.
01 May 2012
Carcassonne Airport in EU Investigation
The European Commission has opened an investigation into State aid at Carcassonne airport, as well as certain other airports in France, including support given to Ryanair.
01 May 2012
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2012
The level of the minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised for 2012.
01 May 2012
Building Land Price in France for 2011
A graphical snapshot of the building land prices for 2011 in each department of France, courtesy of the Notaires de France.
01 May 2012
What is an Average Electricity Charge?
When a high electricity bill dropped through his letter box, it prompted Philip Voice to question the cost of electricity in France.
01 May 2012
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