Archived Newsletter Issue 154 : Tuesday 04 November 2014
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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Lies, Damned Lies and French House Prices
A difficult housing market is placing real challenges on the notaires and estate agents to provide useful information on the movement in house prices.
04 Nov 2014
Social Charges on Non Residents
The legal advisor to the European Court has recommended that they should find against France over social charges imposed on those not in the social security system.
04 Nov 2014
Buyers Reject Deed of Sale
What happens when the deed of sale in a property transaction does not reflect the terms agreed in the sale and purchase contract?
04 Nov 2014
Ski Property For Sale in France - 2014
We have made a selection of ski properties for sale in France, currently advertised on French-Property.com
04 Nov 2014
New Tax on Holiday Homes in France?
The French government are proposing to allow local councils in areas of housing shortage to increase the local rates payable on holiday homes.
04 Nov 2014
British Expats Caught on UK Interest Gains
The French authorities have taken firm action this year to penalise expatriates in France who have not declared their interest earnings in overseas bank accounts.
04 Nov 2014
Coach Travel in France
The privileged status of the rail network in France has been to the detriment of national coach travel, but that may be all about to change.
04 Nov 2014
Headache Over Medicines in France
The rules and practice governing the pricing and reimbursement of medicines in France is becoming increasingly complicated.
04 Nov 2014
Local Rate Levels in France in 2014
The average rates bill in 2014 is around €2,000 per household, an increase of only about 1% on 2013, but it may be the calm before the storm.
04 Nov 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review October 2014
Sterling failed last month to add to impressive gains made against the euro in September as the euro continues to demonstrate significant resilience, says Ben Scott.
04 Nov 2014
Diagnostics on Statutory Property Surveys
A study by the government consumer watchdog in France has criticised the pricing ethics adopted by building diagnostics professionals.
04 Nov 2014
Taxation Options for French Rental Properties
Landlords of French property who incur major building costs need to give careful consideration as to the basis on which they are taxed on their rental income.
04 Nov 2014
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