Archived Newsletter Issue 157 : Tuesday 03 February 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 own experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
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Capital Gains Reduced for Non-European Residents
The rate of capital gains tax in France has been substantially reduced for those who live outside of Europe.
03 Feb 2015
What is the Future for My Ferry Link?
Eurotunnel has finally thrown in the towel over its ownership of My Ferry Link, but does this mean the end of this cross-channel ferry service?
03 Feb 2015
Small Business Owners Lose Accounting Tax Relief
Certain tax advantages granted to small business owners who use an accredited accounting centre are to be abolished.
03 Feb 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review January 2015
After a positive end to December, Sterling experienced a mixed start to January before reaching the highest level since 2008 against the euro, says Ben Scott.
03 Feb 2015
UK Pension Changes and Options for French Residents
The biggest shake-up in UK pensions legislation for over 50 years will occur in April, thanks to new ‘liberation’ measures introduced by the government, says Robert Brearley.
03 Feb 2015
Geoportail: The French Google Earth
The French on-line mapping service 'Geoportail' is a worthy alternative to Google Earth for France, with great image quality and a wealth of mapping information.
21 Apr 2021
Planning Consents Three Year Duration
The duration of the validity of planning consents has been increased from two to three years, in order to give a boost to the flagging housing market.
03 Feb 2015
Legal Aid in France 2015
The income thresholds to obtain legal aid in France have been increased for 2015, but the rules of access have otherwise been tightened.
03 Feb 2015
French Doctors Resist Health Changes
The government is seeking to end the system of payment of doctors by patients, in favour of payment by the State, an approach contested by the medical profession.
03 Feb 2015
Poitiers-Limoges TGV Link Approved
A new €2 billion TGV line between Poitiers and Limoges has been signed off, blighting vast swathes of the Vienne countryside with a project that may never be built.
03 Feb 2015
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central.
17 Feb 2015
Private Property Sales in France - Feb 2015
We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com
03 Feb 2015
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