Archived Newsletter Issue 218 : Friday 07 February 2020
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Moving to/Visiting France
What are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated 8th Feb 2024.
30 May 2023
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2019/20
The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2020 on 2019 income.
07 Feb 2020
Free Tickets for French Village Manchester March 2020
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central, 6th to 8th March.
07 Feb 2020
French Estate Agent Fees
Estate agent fees are falling in France, the result of increased competition and a change in the law.
07 Feb 2020
Chalet Property Picks - February 2020
A selection of chalets for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
07 Feb 2020
Home Help Services in France
Senior citizens who need domestic and personal assistance may be entitled to help from their departmental council.
07 Feb 2020
Best French Towns and Villages to Live
A new quality of life study gives the best places to live in France, but is probably only useful if you accept the technique that has been used.
07 Feb 2020
Sale of Land for Camp Site Annulled
The sale of land for a camp site illustrates the need for vigilance over the statutory survey reports on all French property purchases.
07 Feb 2020
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Jan 2020
It’s been a volatile start to 2020 for the Pound, trading between interbank levels of €1.16 and €1.19 against the Euro in January, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Feb 2020
Free Roof Insulation to your French Home
Eligible homeowners in France can get their roof space insulated for a symbolic €1.
07 Feb 2020
Short-Term Tenancies in France
There has been a loosening up of France's strict tenancy controls, but there remain significant limitations.
07 Feb 2020
Guide to French Wealth Tax 2020
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to the wealth tax in France for 2020, applicable for the 2019 tax declaration.
07 Feb 2020
Relaxation of 80kph Speed Limit
The French government has relaxed the law on the 80kph speed limit, but the operational advice has emptied it of a great deal of substance.
07 Feb 2020
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2020
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, and get up to six months advertising on our main property portal.
07 Feb 2020
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