Archived Newsletter Issue 174 : Tuesday 07 June 2016
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property 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 undertstanding.
David Yeates
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Best Summer Festivals in France 2016
Our choice of the best summer festivals throughout France in 2016 to suit all ages, tastes and budgets.
07 Jun 2016
Capital Gains Tax Refunds for Non-EEA Nationals
A French court has ruled that the claim period for reimbursement of overpaid capital gains taxes by non-EEA nationals is two years, not one year as the government had claimed.
07 Jun 2016
French Farmhouse Prices in 2015
The French rural land agency SAFER have published their review of the property market for 2015, reporting that prices fell by an average of 2.4%.
07 Jun 2016
Business Start-Up Training Course
Many expatriates setting up a business in France are being told by their business registration centre they must attend a start-up training course when they may in fact be exempt.
07 Jun 2016
Sterling Edgy Ahead of Referendum
It continues to be an uncertain period for sterling ahead of the UK referendum, with conflicting polls that offer no clear insight into the likely outcome of the vote this month, writes Ben Scott.
07 Jun 2016
Second Hand Car Sales Non-Compliant
Around half of all second-hand car sales in France through professional car dealers are legally non-compliant, according to French consumer protection officials.
07 Jun 2016
Sunniest Departments in France 2015
Which departments got the best of the sunshine in France in 2015?
07 Jun 2016
Montpellier Doctor in Rampant Prescription Fraud
A general practitioner based in the town of Montpellier, Herault is suspected of issuing false prescriptions, involving over €500,000 of public funds.
07 Jun 2016
Best Beaches in France 2016
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
07 Jun 2016
Notaire Concealed Planned Wind Farm
A notaire and the French rural land agency SAFER have been found guilty in a French court of concealing a planned wind turbine development adjoining a property sold to an unsuspecting buyer.
07 Jun 2016
Barclays France to be Sold
Barclays bank is to divest itself of its French retail banking arm amid allegations of money laundering and fraud.
07 Jun 2016
Provence Cote d'Azur Property Picks June 2016
A selection of properties for sale in Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
31 May 2016
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