Archived Newsletter Issue 235 : Thursday 03 June 2021
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Rural House Prices in France 2020
The average sale price of a rural French property rose by 6.5% last year to €182,000, as buyers sought refuge in the countryside against the pandemic.
03 Jun 2021
Covid-19 - Travel to and from France
With the spread of the Omicron Covid variant travel restrictions have been toughened as have restrictions within France.
08 Sep 2021
French Residence Permit Process Under Fire
The French ombudsman has criticised the application process for visas and residence permits issued by the prefectures.
03 Jun 2021
Scrapping a Car in France
What are the procedures in France for disposing of a vehicle for recycling?
03 Jun 2021
Rural Property Picks - June 2021
A selection of properties for sale throughout rural France currently being advertised on our website.
03 Jun 2021
French Rental Income Tax - Provision for Depreciation
Landlords of furnished accommodation in France can depreciate their property and thereby reduce taxable profits.
03 Jun 2021
Roof Terrace Constitutes a Neighbour Nuisance
A couple who created a terrace on the roof of their French apartment are ordered to close it.
03 Jun 2021
The Population of Rural France
One in three of the population of France live in a rural area, according to a new study by the French national statistical office.
03 Jun 2021
Does the Installation of Solar Panels Make Sense?
The installation of solar panels on your French property is a tempting proposition for many owners, but the rewards are long-term, and it is not without risk.
12 Aug 2021
Declaration of Paypal Account in France
Under particular conditions, residents of France who hold a Paypal account are required to declare it on their annual French tax return.
03 Jun 2021
Burglaries Fall in France
The French government have recently published their annual crime survey, covering the period 2018 to 2020.
03 Jun 2021
Taxe Foncière Rates Reduction due to Wind Farm
A couple win a reduction in their rates bill, due to the inconveniences caused by a local wind farm.
03 Jun 2021
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