Archived Newsletter Issue 205 : Tuesday 08 January 2019
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Top Newsletter Articles 2018
What were the most popular articles we published in our monthly Newsletter in 2018?
08 Jan 2019
Free Tickets French Village Manchester March 2019
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central, 15th to 17th March.
08 Jan 2019
Access to UK Television in France
Obtaining access to UK television in France is not difficult for most households, although, strictly speaking, it remains illegal to do so.
08 Jan 2019
Pension Income and Social Charges 2019
There will be four different rates of social charges on pension income in 2019, depending on your income and your status.
08 Jan 2019
Private Vendor Property Picks - January 2019
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Jan 2019
French Health Record System Goes On-Line
An on-line personal health record system has been introduced, but there remains uncertainty about whether it will be widely used.
08 Jan 2019
French Skiing Properties for Sale
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new ski properties section, with around 2,000 ski chalets and apartments for sale.
08 Jan 2019
Public Holidays in France 2019
The 11 public holidays in France for 2019 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
08 Jan 2019
The Cost of Residential Care in France
Moving into a residential care home in France is a choice many expats eventually need to consider, so how much might it cost you?
08 Jan 2019
Xmas Presents and French Gift Tax
The gift of money may sometimes be the best present to give nearest and dearest at Christmas, but at what point does it need to be declared to the tax authority?*
11 Jan 2021
Death Procedures in France
A guide to death procedures in France, prepared in association with the volunteer group Bereavement Support Network.
08 Jan 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Dec 2018
Sterling began the month at levels of €1.12 versus the Euro (GBP/EUR), but it sank to €.10 last month, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Jan 2019
Septic Tank Controls in France Inadequate
The French national auditor has called for wholesale reform of the system of statutory control of septic tank installations.
08 Jan 2019
End of Geo-Blocking for On-Line Shopping
A new EU regulation prohibits geo-blocking of on-line sales across Europe, a change that will also apply after Brexit.
08 Jan 2019
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, London 2019
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, London Olympia, and get up to six months advertising on our main property portal.
09 Apr 2019
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