Archived Newsletter Issue 190 : Friday 06 October 2017
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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French Tax and Social Security Changes for 2018
The government have published their tax and social security programme for next year, so what does it mean for households and small businesses?
06 Oct 2017
Noisy Dogs and Neighbour Nuisance
Noise from a barking dog may constitute a legal nuisance if the disturbance can be characterised as 'abnormal', a French court has ruled.
06 Oct 2017
Bargain Properties For Under €150K
A selection of bargain properties in France for sale, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
06 Oct 2017
Self-Build and French Capital Gains Tax
What capital gains tax rules apply on the sale of a self-build home in France?
06 Oct 2017
Pension Rights of Micro-Entrepreneurs 2017
Micro-entrepreneurs need to realise a minimum turnover each year to obtain entitlement to a French pension, and thresholds have been revised for 2017.
06 Oct 2017
French Alpine Ski Resorts for 2017-18
As snow seekers wait patiently for the ski season, Maddie Cartledge, on behalf of Erna Low Property, offers a selection of resorts and properties in the Alps.
06 Oct 2017
Notaires and Money Laundering
The French notaires need to do more to combat criminal activity, according to the French anti-money laundering agency.
06 Oct 2017
Regulator Slams French Motorway Contracts
The French road regulator has questioned the appropriateness of dozens of proposed motorway improvement projects and the generous terms of the contracts.
06 Oct 2017
Higher Interest Rates for the UK?
The pound had a better month in September, climbing away from parity fears and into safer territory, supported by the prospect of higher interest rates, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
06 Oct 2017
Road Accidents in Rural France
Road deaths in France last year rose 0.5% to 3,477, with 63% of the fatalities occurring on rural roads, so how do the departments compare?
06 Oct 2017
Vineyard Prices in France 2016
Vineyard prices in France rose by an average of 3.8% last year, with prices anything between €5,000 and €5 million a hectare.
06 Oct 2017
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