Archived Newsletter Issue 132 : Tuesday 05 March 2013
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
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Paying Your French Income Tax Bill
Residents liable to French income tax have several different methods to pay their tax bill each year.
05 Mar 2013
New Homes Market in France in 2012
New homes built fell by 17% last year, whilst sales by a similar 18%, despite which average prices held up.
05 Mar 2013
Languedoc Property Picks March 2013
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale in the Languedoc-Roussillon region on French-Property.com.
05 Mar 2013
Sterling Euro Currency Review - February 2013
Sterling’s difficulties continued throughout February as speculation and rumour of a UK credit rating downgrade were finally validated, writes Ben Scott.
05 Mar 2013
Appealing Refusal of French Health Cover
A British expatriate couple recount their recent experience of successfully challenging the French authorities over refusal of access to the French health system.
05 Mar 2013
Legal Aid in France 2013
A system of legal aid operates in France, in much the same manner as in many other countries, but there are also other options.
05 Mar 2013
UK Regulator Questions Eurotunnel Ferry Deal
The UK Competition Commission has questioned the purchase by Eurotunnel of the three ferries belonging to the former SeaFrance.
05 Mar 2013
Social Security Charges for Small Business Owners
A variety of changes to the level of social security contributions for small business owners has been introduced for 2013.
05 Mar 2013
Unemployment Benefits Slammed by French Auditors
The system of unemployment benefits in France is expensive, unequal and inefficient, says the French National Audit Office.
05 Mar 2013
Compensation on Delayed Connecting Flights
Passengers on connecting flights must be compensated when denied boarding as a result of a delay to the first flight caused by the airline, the European Court has ruled.
05 Mar 2013
Property Damaged Between Sale and Completion
What if there is a substantial deterioration in the condition of a property between signing of the sale contract and sale completion?
05 Mar 2013
Advertise Your Property at The French Village, London, 2013
We have an excellent value private advertiser package for our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Olympia, London.
15 Mar 2013
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