Archived Newsletter Issue 142 : Thursday 05 December 2013
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about French property ownership and living in France.
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We particularly welcome your queries and stories, which frequently form the basis for our articles.
As this is our last issue of 2013, we wish you all a Joyeux Noël!
David Yeates
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Is 'Top-Up' Health Insurance Necessary? Part 2
The costs and benefits of different types of complementary health cover policies.
05 Dec 2013
Capital Gains Tax Rule Changes for Former Residents
Changes are proposed to the exemption from capital gains tax granted to certain former residents of France.
05 Dec 2013
Best Christmas Markets in France 2013
There can be few major towns or cities in France that do not organise a marché de Noël spectacle each year and so we list our favourites for 2013.
05 Dec 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review November 2013
Sterling reversed loses against the euro incurred in October as economic data continued to improve, says Ben Scott.
05 Dec 2013
Towards a Fusion of Microentrepreneur Regimes
The French government is inching towards a rationalisation of existing business structures, notably by fusion of the micro-entreprise and auto-entrepreneur tax regimes.
05 Dec 2013
Brittany Properties For Sale
We have made a great selection of properties for sale in Brittany currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
05 Dec 2013
Rates of VAT in France in 2014
There are several changes to the rate of VAT in France next year, including an increase in VAT on building works.
05 Dec 2013
Broadband Internet Access in France
Access to a broadband internet connection remains very uneven across France, a level of inequality which public initiative projects are seeking to rectify.
05 Dec 2013
Energy Performance Study for New Buildings
Planning application procedures have been tightened, with a requirement for an energy study of proposed new buildings with a surface area of over 50m².
05 Dec 2013
No Sale No Fee?
Is a seller liable for damages if they refuse to conclude a sale with a buyer found by their estate agent?
05 Dec 2013
Use of Standing Orders and Direct Debits in France
The difference between a ‘virement’ and a ‘prélévement’, and the prospective changes to cross-border payments in Europe.
05 Dec 2013
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