Archived Newsletter Issue 165 : Wednesday 02 September 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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French Income Tax Payable in 2015
What income tax might a married couple living in France expect to pay this year?
02 Sep 2015
Rural House Prices in France 2007-2014
A recent review of the rural property market in France provides a snapshot of the movement in average house prices in each department since 2007.
02 Sep 2015
French Village at Birmingham NEC 2015
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at Birmingham 25th to 27th September.
04 Aug 2015
Subsidence and Home Insurance in France
The hot and dry summer in France has been rather unsettling for some home owners, faced with cracks appearing in internal and external walls.
02 Sep 2015
French Social Charges in 2015
As usual at this time of year our mailbox contains a large number of e-mails from you concerning the social charges, with many of you considering you are being overcharged.
02 Sep 2015
Healthcare in France and the 'Parcours de Soins'
The parcours de soins is used to rationalise patient health care costs in France, but just how does it operate?
02 Sep 2015
Furnished Lettings and VAT
A recent court case in France has thrown an interesting light on the eligibility of landlords of furnished lettings to VAT registration.
02 Sep 2015
French School Calendar 2015/16
La rentrée scolaire started in France this week, with holiday dates for the winter and spring terms varying by geographic zone.
02 Sep 2015
False Promise of French Markets?
There are many good reasons for shopping at a local French market, but lower prices and local produce cannot always be one of them.
02 Sep 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review August 2015
August proved to be an extremely disappointing month for euro buyers as the single currency once more demonstrated its remarkable resilience, says Ben Scott.
02 Sep 2015
Sale Contracts Cooling-Off Period
The cooling-off period on the purchase of property in France has been increased from 7 to 10 days, although in practice it is already frequently longer.
02 Sep 2015
Building Works in Co-ownership Properties
How does the organisation and financing of maintenance and improvement works operate in co-ownership properties in France?
02 Sep 2015
Education Grants in France 2015/16
Details of the school and university grants in France for 2015/16 have recently been published by the French government.
02 Sep 2015
Buyer Loses Deposit Over Mortgage Refusal
A buyer who did not seek a mortgage in the form set out in the sale and purchase contract has lost their deposit when the mortgage was refused.
02 Sep 2015
Private Vendors Property Picks - September 2015
A selection of properties for sale, currently advertised privately on French-Property.com.
02 Sep 2015
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