Archived Newsletter Issue 156 : Wednesday 07 January 2015
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
We are always interested in hearing from you, as your experiences and queries make a signifcant contribution to our own knowledge and approach.
David Yeates
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French House Prices in 2014
House prices in France continued to fall in 2014, but there are growing differences between town and country.
07 Jan 2015
Mayors to Decide on Tax on Second Homes
The proposed local rates surcharge on second homes will no longer be mandatory, but a discretionary tax left to local mayors.
07 Jan 2015
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Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central.
17 Feb 2015
Budget Ski Resorts in France
The cost of ski passes at different resorts in France can vary by a factor of three, but enjoying some good skiing need not necessarily cost a fortune.
07 Jan 2015
Disputes Over Rental Deposits
Tenants are normally required to provide a rental security deposit to their landlord, and disputes over the return of the deposit are not uncommon in France.
07 Jan 2015
Top Ten Newsletter Articles of 2014
What were the articles we published in our Newsletter last year that attracted the highest level of interest from readers?
07 Jan 2015
Foreign Buyers and Sellers of French Property
British buyers continue to target the Dordogne, although neighbouring departments are also popular.
07 Jan 2015
The 13 New Regions of France
The French Parliament has finally decided on a new administrative map for the country, reducing from 22 to 13 the number of regional councils.
07 Jan 2015
Auto-Entrepreneur Changes for 2015
The level of the social security contributions payable by auto-entrepreneurs has been reduced for 2015, although the exemption from business rates comes to an end.
07 Jan 2015
Building Works Blame Game
A French court has ruled that a builder must undertake the work they consider necessary, and not lesser works against which they counselled their client.
07 Jan 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review December 2014
After a disappointing end to November, Sterling experienced a mixed start to December before rallying towards the end of the month, says Ben Scott.
07 Jan 2015
New Scandal Over Holiday Residences
A developer of holiday residences in the Ariege has gone into bankruptcy, in a case that again exposes the risks associated with this type of property investment.
07 Jan 2015
Smoke Alarms Obligatory in 2015
The installation of at least one smoke alarm in all residential properties in France will become obligatory from March 2015.
07 Jan 2015
Mayor Sentenced Over Storm 'Xyantia' Deaths
Prison sentences have been handed down to the mayor and deputy mayor of La Faute-sur-Mer in the Vendée following the deaths of 29 inhabitants in a cyclone in 2010.
07 Jan 2015
French Public Holidays 2015
The 11 public holidays in France in 2015, so here are the dates to put in your diary.
07 Jan 2015
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