Archived Newsletter Issue 203 : Wednesday 07 November 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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Reform of French Social Charges
The government are proposing a major reform of social charges, affecting both residents and non-residents, but there is an element of smoke and mirrors about it all.
07 Nov 2018
Trusts in France
Trusts structures may well be widely used by Anglophones to protect and manage family assets, but they do not exist in France.
07 Nov 2018
Seller Obliged to Guarantee Heating System
A heating system out of order following sale of a property amounts to a contractual failure by the seller.
07 Nov 2018
Taxation of Micro-Entrepreneurs in 2019
The prospective deduction at source for income tax in France next year will also impact on small business owners.
07 Nov 2018
Right of Access for Building Works
A property owner has a right of access to their neighbours land to undertake essential maintenance, but does that rule apply to new building works?
07 Nov 2018
Private Vendor Apartment Picks - November 2018
A selection of apartments for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
07 Nov 2018
Guide to Estate Agents in France
We have recently updated our guide to the use of estate agents in France.
07 Nov 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Oct 2018
The pound to euro exchange rate had a bumpy ride in October, mainly influenced by Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Nov 2018
The Gentrification of Paris
Prices in Paris rose by 7.1% in the year to July, and the continuing rise in prices has prompted one analyst to talk of the 'gentrification' of the capital.
07 Nov 2018
Private Vendor Gite Complex Picks - November 2018
A selection of gite complexes for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
07 Nov 2018
PUMA Health Charge Exemption Doubled
The government have revealed details of the changes that are to be made to the PUMA state health insurance charge.
07 Nov 2018
French Ombudsman Slams Vehicle Registration System
The French Ombudsman has joined the criticism of the on-line vehicle registration system, and has questioned the pace of digitalisation of public services.
07 Nov 2018
Tax Break on Furnished Lodgings to be Ended
A tax break available to owners who let out a room to a lodger in their property may be abolished in 2019.
07 Nov 2018
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