Archived Newsletter Issue 201 : Thursday 06 September 2018
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 experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
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Car Registration Chaos in France
With major problems arising in the government on-line vehicle registration system owners are turning to private companies to register their car, but care is needed.**
06 Sep 2018
The Chateau and the Wind Farm
The visibility of a wind farm is not a sufficient reason to give opponents a right to challenge the planning consent, a French court has ruled.
06 Sep 2018
Launch of New Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of the first phase of our new website, designed to work across all platforms, and with improved navigation and functionality.
06 Sep 2018
The French Village at Birmingham NEC 2018
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Birmingham NEC, 21st to 23rd Sept.
07 Aug 2018
Vineyard Prices in France 2017
Buying a vineyard in France will cost you anything between €5,000 and €5 million a hectare.
06 Sep 2018
Debit Card ‘Cashback’ in France
The government have granted retailers the right to offer debit card cashback to their customers, although whether either shops or shoppers want it remains to be seen.
06 Sep 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Aug 2018
During August, the pound to euro exchange rate fluctuated between interbank highs of 1.1257 and lows of 1.0994 amid interest rate hikes and Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
06 Sep 2018
Business Professions in France
Business professions in France each have a distinct legal and fiscal status, but the classification is not always self-evident.
06 Sep 2018
Bordeaux Outpaces the Market
A recent study by the Notaries de France traced the evolution in residential property prices between 1997 and 2016 in 17 provincial metropolitan areas.
06 Sep 2018
French School Calendar 2018/19
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, with the return of a holiday for ascension, which was not granted last year.
06 Sep 2018
French School and University Grants for 2018/19
Details of the school and university student grants for 2018/19 have recently been published by the government.
06 Sep 2018
Inheritance Planning in France
There may well be no inheritance tax in France between married couples, but it still makes sense to undertake some inheritance planning.
06 Sep 2018
Wine Festivals in France Autumn 2018
With the grape harvest now having started in France, here are a selection of some of the wine festivals taking place this autumn.
06 Sep 2018
The End of Fixed Telephone Line in France
Orange Telecom have announced the prospective end of fixed telephone lines as they move towards a completely digital network.
06 Sep 2018
Private Vendor Property Picks - September 2018
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
06 Sep 2018
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC 2018
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
07 Aug 2018
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