Archived Newsletter Issue 163 : Thursday 02 July 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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Surge in Property Sales to British Buyers
Sales of property in France to British buyers increased by 33% last year, as buyers cashed in on a strong exchange rate and falling prices.
02 Jul 2015
The French Village at Birmingham NEC 2015
After a record breaking attendance in London in May, our ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live property exhibition moves on to Birmingham in September.
02 Jul 2015
French Capital Gains Tax Refunds for Non-EEA Residents
Non-Residents living outside of the EEA who sold property in France in 2014 are entitled to apply for a refund of overpaid capital gains taxes.
02 Jul 2015
Eurotunnel Sells Off of MyFerryLink
Eurotunnel has disposed of the MyFerryLink passenger ferries to the Danish operator DFDS, but there remains defiant action on the French side to try and secure control of the business.
02 Jul 2015
French Farmhouse Prices in 2014
The French rural land agency SAFER have published their review of the property market for 2014, reporting that prices fell by an average of 2.3% to €158,000.
02 Jul 2015
Tighter Controls over Nuisance Calls
The French government are to introduce an official telephone preference service to protect telephone users from unwanted direct marketing calls.
02 Jul 2015
Best Beaches in France 2015
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
02 Jul 2015
Health Cover for Major Illness in France
Most costs of a chronic illness in France are covered by the State, but patients remain liable for some charges, with more likely to be on the way in the future.
02 Jul 2015
Tourism in France and French Hospitality
The French government gets a reality check from its advisors that the nation needs to improve on the quality of hospitality it offers visitors.
02 Jul 2015
Favourite Village of the French 2015
The coastal village of Ploumanac'h, in the department of Côtes d'Armor, Brittany, has been chosen by the French as their favourite village in 2015.
02 Jul 2015
Car Sharing in France
The practice of car sharing that was once the preserve of youth has now become very à la mode in France, attracting a substantial number of users from all generations and walks of life.
02 Jul 2015
Capital Gains Tax for Business Owners in France
A distinct set of rules exists concerning the imposition of capital gains tax on business owners in France, although not all businesses are eligible.
02 Jul 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review June 2015
A disappointing end to May continued into June for sterling with economic data from the UK remaining rather mixed, says Ben Scott.
02 Jul 2015
Vineyard Prices in France 2014
Vineyard prices in France rose by an average of 3.6% last year, with the average price for an AOP vineyard reaching €136,400 a hectare.
02 Jul 2015
Paying Under the Table
Buyers who refused to honour a payment ‘under the table’ have had their case upheld in the French courts.
02 Jul 2015
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