Archived Newsletter Issue 162 : Tuesday 02 June 2015
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France
We are always interested in hearing from you, as your experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
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Best Summer Festivals in France 2015
Our choice of the best summer festivals throughout France in 2015 to suit all ages, tastes and budgets.
02 Jun 2015
Where Do the French Retire?
With so many of us choosing France as a retirement destination, a new study casts some light on where the French themselves decide to retire.
02 Jun 2015
Non-Resident Tax Service Not Fit for Purpose
The tax service provided to non-residents is poor and the level of tax control unsatisfactory, says the French national audit office.
02 Jun 2015
Permits for Letting Furnished Property in France
Second home owners who let out short-term furnished accommodation in France are required to complete certain administrative formalities.
02 Jun 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review May 2015
May proved to be a mixed month for sterling which experienced a negative start against the euro before rallying on the back of David Cameron and the Conservative Party achieving a majority government, says Ben Scott.
02 Jun 2015
Estate Agents and Insolvent Buyers
What responsibility does an estate agent in France owe the seller that a prospective purchaser has the funds to undertake the transaction?
02 Jun 2015
Divorce in France and the Division of Property
Divorce in France requires that a division of the assets takes place and without agreement between the couple a 'partage judiciaire' is necessary.
02 Jun 2015
Living Standards in France Fall
Living standards in France have fallen for the fifth year in succession, with the average household income now €19,740, according to a recent official study.
02 Jun 2015
Local Rates and Property Improvements
The French government have tightened the regulations governing an increase in the rates payable following building works to an existing property.
02 Jun 2015
Resale Guarantees on French Property
Some estate agents in France offer a resale guarantee on the purchase of a French property, but just how useful are such guarantees?
02 Jun 2015
Small Business VAT Thresholds in France
Micro-entrepreneurs can neither charge nor reclaim VAT, but what happens when the turnover thresholds that grant exemption are exceeded?
02 Jun 2015
Housing Rental Market in 2014
Rents in the private residential sector in France rose by an average of 1% in 2014, giving an average national rent of €12.70m2.
02 Jun 2015
Gascony Property Picks - June 2015
We have made a selection of Gascony properties for sales currently advertised on French-Property.com.
02 Jun 2015
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