Archived Newsletter Issue 138 : Friday 02 August 2013
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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What is Happening in the Housing Market?
House prices are continuing to fall in France, but it's the usual narrative of a very mixed picture across the country, with localised information patchy.
02 Aug 2013
Free Tickets A Place in the Sun Live, NEC Birmingham 2013
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live, the NEC in Birmingham between 27th to 29th September.
02 Aug 2013
Advertise Your Property at The French Village, Birmingham, 2013
We have an excellent value private advertiser package for our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, NEC, Birmingham.
02 Aug 2013
Three Tier Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes
The main lines of the reform of capital gains tax applicable from 1st Sept have been released.
02 Aug 2013
The Compromis de Vente
The compromis de vente may only be regarded as the preliminary contract, but its importance must not be underestimated, says Barbara Heslop of solicitors Heslop & Platt.
02 Aug 2013
Stamp Duty to Rise by 15%
The rate of stamp duty payable on the sale of property in France is to rise by 15% in 2014, much to the exasperation of property professionals.
02 Aug 2013
French School Grants for 2013/14
Details of the school grants for 2013/14 have recently been published by the government.
02 Aug 2013
Holiday Homes on the Atlantic Coast
We have made a selection of properties with easy access to the Atlantic coast, from the Vendee down to the Basque Coast in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques.
02 Aug 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review July 2013
Sterling declined against the euro throughout July as uncertainty surrounding the Bank of England’s monetary policy weighed heavily, says Ben Scott
02 Aug 2013
Electricity Price Rises Turn Off Consumer Groups
With electricity prices set to rise significantly over the next few years, consumer groups in France are demanding greater transparency.
02 Aug 2013
Vineyard Prices in France 2012
Expect to pay anything between €4,000 and €4 million a hectare for a vineyard in France!
02 Aug 2013
MOT Vehicle Tests in France
A review of the rules and procedures governing the regular test of roadworthiness for vehicles in France.
02 Aug 2013
Tax Free Saving Rates Reduced to Historic Low
Rates in tax free bank savings accounts have been reduced to a historically low of 1.25% from 1st August.
02 Aug 2013
'Gay Friendly' Development in Languedoc
A new ‘gay friendly’ housing development in Languedoc for retired expats is attracting huge interest.
02 Aug 2013
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