Archived Newsletter Issue 144 : Wednesday 05 February 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. You can contact us at the address below.
David Yeates
[email protected]
French House Prices in 2013
House sales fell 'significantly' in 2013, but there was a more limited contraction in house prices, according to the French estate agents.
05 Feb 2014
Free Tickets French Village London Olympia 2014
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live, London Olympia, 28th - 30th March.
05 Feb 2014
Advertise your Property at A Place in the Sun, London
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Olympia, London.
25 Feb 2014
Guide to French Capital Gains Tax 2014
There have been a number of changes to the regulations governing capital gains tax in France for 2014.
05 Feb 2014
International French Property Buyers
A report by the French notaires shows those areas in France most popular with international buyers.
05 Feb 2014
Weather in France in 2013
The weather in France in 2013 was wetter and less sunny than normal, but with temperatures broadly stable. We do a quick tour of the weather map of France for last year.
05 Feb 2014
Private Property Sales in France - Feb 2014
We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com
05 Feb 2014
Grants and Tax Breaks for Home Energy Conservation
There are significant changes this year to the tax credits and grants for works of energy conservation to the main home.
05 Feb 2014
French Bank Savings Accounts in 2014
Saving rates on regulated bank savings accounts remain the same in 2014, but there are changes to the qualifying criteria for the Livret d’Epargne Populaire (LEP).
05 Feb 2014
Tougher Rules for Micro-Entrepreneurs
Certain auto-entrepreneur contribution rates have increased for 2014, and the exemption from business rates has been abolished.
05 Feb 2014
House Building in France in 2013
New house building in mainland France fell by 5.2% last year to 315,000, although this was an improvement on the substantial fall of 17% in 2012.
05 Feb 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review January 2014
Last month saw GBP/EUR start the year in much the same fashion as 2013 ended, trading in a tight range with economic data releases very light, says Ben Scott.
05 Feb 2014
Assistance with Top-Up Health Insurance
The sums payable to assist with complementary top-up health insurance have been increased this year.
05 Feb 2014
French Public Holidays 2014
There are 11 public holidays in France, so here are the dates you need to note in your diary for 2014.
05 Feb 2014
Thank you for showing an interest in our News section.
Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
If you found our News useful, please have a look at France Insider, our subscription based News service with in-depth analysis, or our authoritative Guides to France.
If you require advice and assistance with the purchase of French property and moving to France, then take a look at the France Insider Property Clinic.
