Archived Newsletter Issue 160 : Friday 03 April 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 undertstanding.
David Yeates
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How Much Income Do I Need to Live in France?
A French social monitoring agency has calculated the minimum monthly income a household needs to live 'decently' in France.
03 Apr 2015
Manchester Show Shines Over Grey Skies
Nearly 7,000 visitors turned out for the first Manchester A Place in the Sun Live overseas property exhibition last month, with the French Village attracting substantial interest.
03 Apr 2015
The French Village at London Olympia 2015
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at London Olympia, 8th to 10th May.
03 Apr 2015
European Commission Closes File on Health Cover
Early retirees are now being admitted to the French health system, so the European Commission have withdrawn infringement proceedings against France.
03 Apr 2015
Sunniest Departments in France 2014
Which were the sunniest departments in France in 2014?
03 Apr 2015
Fixed Rate Mortgages in France Now Under 2%
Mortgage rates continue to fall in France, and there are no signs that the attractive fixed rates on offer are going to end in 2015.
03 Apr 2015
The 'Racket Social des Indépendants'
Small business owners affiliated to the Régime Social des Indépendants (RSI) pay a substantial part of their earnings in social security contributions.
03 Apr 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review March 2015
March was a tale of two halves for Sterling, with initial impressive gains, followed by a later reversal of fortune, says Ben Scott.
03 Apr 2015
Conversion of Farm Building into a Gite
The conversion of a farm building into residential use requires that the building is fully enclosed by a roof and walls, a French court has ruled.
03 Apr 2015
Clean-Up Needed in French Water Agencies
The water agencies are dominated by farming and industrial interests, to the detriment of individual consumers, who bear the weight of charges, says a French watchdog.
03 Apr 2015
Farmer Blocks Sale of Property
We are unable to sell our property in France as a farmer holds rights over part of the land, says despairing French property owner Roger Bingham.
03 Apr 2015
Skype Faces Regulation in France
The French government is to oblige Skype to register as a telecoms operator, thereby imposing significant new obligations on the company.
03 Apr 2015
Buying an Apartment in France
France has an agreeably clear legal structure for ownership of an apartment, but co-ownership does make the purchase process more complicated.
05 Feb 2013
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