Archived Newsletter Issue 170 : Wednesday 03 February 2016
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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France's New Universal Health Care System
A universal system of healthcare has been introduced in France, so what are the implications for expatriates?
03 Feb 2016
The French Village at Manchester Central
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at Manchester Central, 11th to 13th March.
03 Feb 2016
Transfer of Car Ownership in France
A summary of the procedures for the transfer and registration of car ownership in France.
03 Feb 2016
Planning Permission Minimum Three Years
The duration of the validity of a planning consent has been increased from two to three years, with an option to increase to five years.
03 Feb 2016
Micro-Entrepreneur Social Security Rates in 2016
The level of the fixed rate social security contribution payable by some micro-entrepreneurs has been slightly increased for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
French Public Holidays 2016
The 11 public holidays in France in 2016 to put in your diary.
03 Feb 2016
Increase in Social Charges Exemption Thresholds
The income thresholds for exemption or reduction in social charges on pension income have been increased for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Sterling Weakness Continues Amid Global Uncertainty
January proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling continued its recent losses against the euro, writes Ben Scott.
03 Feb 2016
Air France Stuggles with Low-Cost Airline
Transavia, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France, has reported a €40 million loss for 2015, double those of 2014, with more bad news forecast for this year.
03 Feb 2016
Tougher Controls on Rural Gîte Tax Breaks
Rural gîte owners now need to have their property inspected and rated if they are to retain preferential tax treatment.
03 Feb 2016
Legal Aid in France 2016
The income thresholds to obtain legal aid in France have been increased by 6% for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2016
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
03 Feb 2016
Private Vendors Property Picks - February 2016
A selection of properties for sale from private owners, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
01 Feb 2016
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