Archived Newsletter Issue 147 : Tuesday 08 April 2014
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 own experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
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Social Charges and Exemptions in 2014
We continue to receive a large number of enquiries from you concerning the social charges, so here is a recap of the rules as they apply for 2014, including reductions and exemptions.
08 Apr 2014
Buyers Cannot Retract a Retraction!
French property buyers have a limited duration right of withdrawal which, once used, cannot be rescinded without entering into a new contract, a French court has ruled.
08 Apr 2014
French Village, A Place in the Sun Live, London 2014
There were clear signs from the A Place in the Sun property exhibition last month of the continuing thaw in the French property market.
08 Apr 2014
Withdrawal of Early Retiree S1 Health Certificates Delayed
The planned withdrawal of S1 health certificates has been delayed, as officials consider the full implications of the proposed measure.
08 Apr 2014
Taxation of Interest and Dividend Income in France
In recent years the taxation of interest and dividend income in France has been subject to substantial change, so what is the current tax regime that is in place?
08 Apr 2014
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2014
The minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised downwards for 2014 onwards.
08 Apr 2014
Terminating Insurance Contracts Made Easier
A new law has made it easier to terminate French car or house insurance contracts, although the final result has all the hallmarks of strong rear-guard lobbying by the insurers.
08 Apr 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review March 2014
March saw Sterling continue to trade in a relatively tight range despite experiencing downward pressure for much of the month, says Ben Scott.
08 Apr 2014
How Much Do French Politicians Earn?
There are four levels of government in France each with a flotilla of politicians, most of whom pick up a monthly cheque.
08 Apr 2014
Guide to French Postal Services 2014
We have updated our 'Guide to Postal Services in France' to reflect a number of recent changes in tariffs and customer service arrangements.
08 Apr 2014
Transfer of a French Planning Consent
Is it possible to transfer a planning consent on land and property in France?
08 Apr 2014
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