Archived Newsletter Issue 168 : Thursday 03 December 2015
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Is there a Doctor Shortage in France?
A new report claims there is a growing shortage of medical doctors in many areas of France, although some perspective is probably needed on that assessment.
03 Dec 2015
Holiday Apartment Investments Under Scrutiny
The risks to investors in holiday apartment complexes known as résidences de tourisme is to come under closer scrutiny by the French government.
03 Dec 2015
Taxation of Gains in Share Sales
The French government have been obliged to alter the calculation of capital gains on the sale of shares, following a ruling by the French Supreme Court.
03 Dec 2015
Best Christmas Markets in France 2015
Our selection of some of the best Christmas markets in France this year.
03 Dec 2015
Building Works and French Rental Income
Building works carried out on a French rental property are tax deductible, but the concession has some important limitations on the nature and timing of the works.
03 Dec 2015
Domestic Burglaries in France 2014
The risk of domestic burglary in France is generally very low, although as always it does depend on just where you live.
03 Dec 2015
Mobile Phone Network in France
There remain many rural areas in France without a mobile phone network, and official figures understate the real extent of the problem.
03 Dec 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Nov 2015
November proved to be another positive yet volatile month for euro buyers as sterling continued recent gains against the euro, despite a downgrade in both UK inflation and growth forecasts from the Bank of England, says Ben Scott.
03 Dec 2015
Building Construction Costs in France 2014
The cost of constructing a new property in France in 2014 averaged €1,310m², up by around 5.0% on that for 2013 (€1,244m²).
03 Dec 2015
Payment of Local Rates in France
With two local rates to pay in France it is well worth setting up a monthly direct debit with the tax office to spread the pain over the year.
03 Dec 2015
Business Owners and CIPAV
The social insurance fund 'CIPAV' is yet another agency mired in controversy over its caseload, and auto-entrepreneurs have particular reasons to feel aggrieved.
03 Dec 2015
European Certificate of Succession in France
The French government have published a decree to bring into operation in France the European Certificate of Succession.
03 Dec 2015
The Bells of Boissettes
Rarely has the sound of church bells created such discord as has occurred over the past ten years in the small commune of Boissettes, Seine-et-Marne.
03 Dec 2015
Ski Properties For Sale 2015
A selection of Ski properties in France for sale in the Alps & Pyrenees, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
03 Dec 2015
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