Archived Newsletter Issue 175 : Tuesday 05 July 2016
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
We are always interested in hearing from you as your experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
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Brexit Vote Aftermath
The vote to leave the EU puts the UK through the looking-glass, but it is quite possible that things will not be very different to what they are today.
05 Jul 2016
Sales to International Buyers in 2015
Sales of property in France to international buyers increased last year by 29%, with the British leading the pack.
05 Jul 2016
And the Favourite Village of the French is........
For the second year in succession a village in Brittany has been chosen by the French as their favourite village in 2016.
05 Jul 2016
Control of Nuisance Telephone Calls
A government sponsored telephone preference service for controlling direct marketing calls was launched last month.
05 Jul 2016
Agricultural Land Prices in France 2015
The price of agricultural land in France increased by an average of 1.6% in 2015, to reach €6,010/hectare, according to SAFER, the French rural land agency.
05 Jul 2016
Holiday Accommodation Tourist Tax
The government have tightened the procedures on chambre d'hôte owners and landlords of gite accommodation for recovery of the tourist tax, the taxe de séjour.
05 Jul 2016
Pre-Contract Enquiries on Property Purchase
The notaire undertakes a verification of the property title prior to signing of the deed, but you would be wise to also make your own pre-contract enquiries.
05 Jul 2016
Sterling Plummets on Shock Referendum Result
June proved to be an extremely disappointing month for euro buyers, with sterling losing significant value against the single currency due to the shock outcome of the UK referendum, writes Ben Scott.
05 Jul 2016
Coach Services in France
The coach service network in France is developing rapidly, but it is still at a formative stage, writes French coach and rail traveller Lewis Smith.
05 Jul 2016
Business Rates in France for 2016
A small business in France is liable for business rates, although in most cases only a modest amount is payable.
05 Jul 2016
Penalities on Undeclared Foreign Bank Accounts
The Constitutional Council in France has ruled that the imposition of concurrent fines for the non-declaration of a foreign bank account is constitutional.
05 Jul 2016
Emptying Your Septic Tank
What is the regulatory framework governing emptying and maintenance of your septic tank in France?
05 Jul 2016
Farming Licence Requalified as Tenancy
Agricultural land licenced without charge to a local farmer has been requalified as a tenancy by a French court.
05 Jul 2016
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