Archived Newsletter Issue 198 : Friday 08 June 2018
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Broadband Internet Plans in France
The French government has an ambitious plan for all households to have access to 'very-fast' broadband by 2022, but the cracks are already beginning to appear.
08 Jun 2018
Tax Debts and French Bank Accounts
The French tax authority are entitled to dip into your bank account to recover unpaid taxes, without the need for a court order.
08 Jun 2018
Interest Free Loans for Home Energy Conservation
An interest-free loan of up to €30,000 is available to owner-occupiers and landlords for works of home energy conservation.
08 Jun 2018
French Rental Property Investment Schemes
Several recent cases in the French courts illustrate the care that is needed in considering the purchase of off-plan investment properties in France.
08 Jun 2018
Summer Ferries to France 2018
With the main holiday season around the corner, what are the cross-channel ferry options for travellers to France?
08 May 2018
Tax Relief in France to Support Adult Dependants
If you need to provide financial support to a member of your family it may be tax deductible, irrespective of their place of residence.
08 Jun 2018
Brexit and the British in France
A recent invitation to record a podcast for a Brexit research project had me thinking about how things are changing for the British in France, writes Michelle Lawson, a researcher with the UK Open University.
08 Jun 2018
House Insurance Costs in France 2018
How much might you expect to pay to insure your house in France this year?
08 Jun 2018
Death and Estate Administration in France
The administration of the French estate of a deceased proceeds via a notaire and the costs and duration of this process can be considerable.
08 Jun 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review May 2018
May was choppy for the pound to euro exchange rate as markets digested Bank of England developments, Brexit news, and important economic data, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Jun 2018
Terminating a French Health Insurance Policy
Terminating a complementary French health insurance policy is easier than most insurers would like you to believe.
08 Jun 2018
Private Vendor Property Picks - June 2018
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
01 Jun 2018
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