Archived Newsletter Issue 194 : Thursday 08 February 2018
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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French Property Market in 2017
The French estate agents report a record year in 2017 for the housing market, but it was one substantially underpinned by the main cities.
08 Feb 2018
The French Village at Manchester Central 2018
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central 16th-18th March 2018.
08 Feb 2018
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2017
The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2018 on 2017 income.
08 Feb 2018
No Mains Drainage Contrary to Deeds
A couple purchased a property they later found was without mains drainage, contrary to the information contained in the deed of sale.
08 Feb 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review January 2018
It was an excellent start to the year for sterling, which gained ground against the euro in January, although Brexit uncertainty looms, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Feb 2018
Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes
What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?
23 Nov 2021
Taxation of Savings Interest and Dividends in France
There is a single rate ‘flat tax’ for savings interest, dividend income and capital gains on the sale of shares, with the option to use standard income tax bands.
04 May 2021
Micro-Entrepreneur Charges in 2018
The level of the fixed rate social security contribution payable by micro-entrepreneurs has been slightly reduced for this year.
08 Feb 2018
Boiler Maintenance Regulations in France
French law imposes an obligation to maintain your heating boiler, although there are no sanctions for non-compliance.
08 Feb 2018
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2018
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.
08 Feb 2018
Are there Too Many Airports in France?
The airport infrastructure in France is vast, but the majority of airports receive few passengers and remain open only through public subsidy.
03 May 2016
Domestic Heating Costs in France 2017
Household heating costs in France averaged €1,683 last year, but bills varied substantially by type of energy source used.
08 Feb 2018
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