Archived Newsletter Issue 189 : Friday 08 September 2017
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Brexit and State Pensions
The British government have committed themselves to maintaining existing arrangements for pensioners in Europe, but just what does that mean?
08 Sep 2017
The French Village at Birmingham NEC 2017
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Birmingham NEC 22nd to 24th Sept.
08 Aug 2017
Wealth Tax Property Valuation Rejected
A couple who sought to reduce their French wealth tax bill by a low valuation of their home face an additional tax bill of €250K.
08 Sep 2017
French School Calendar 2017/18
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, and this year local councils have greater discretion on the organisation of the primary school week.
08 Sep 2017
A French Will Must be in Own Handwriting
A will that is not made in the handwriting of the testator is null and void, a French court has ruled.
08 Sep 2017
Tax Claims on 2016 Income
We have received a large number of mails over the past few weeks from those of you who state that you have been incorrectly taxed this year.
08 Sep 2017
Where are the Sunniest Departments in France?
Meteo France have recently released figures showing the sunshine levels in each department of France last year, so who were the winners and losers?
08 Sep 2017
Micro-Entrepreneur Turnover Thresholds Doubled
The turnover levels for microentrepreneurs are to be doubled, but the measure is unlikely to be of significant value.
08 Sep 2017
Complementary 'Mutuelle' French Health Insurance Contracts
What do you need to consider in selecting your complementary (mutuelle) French health insurance policy?
08 Sep 2017
Wine Festivals in France Autumn 2017
With the grape harvest now upon us in France we make a selection of some of the wine festivals taking place this autumn.
08 Sep 2017
Rent Controls in France
Rent controls do exist on private lettings in France, but the scope and impact of these controls differs by geographic location.
08 Sep 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review August 2017
On a trade weighted basis, August saw the worst performance in the pound since October 2016, with the UK currency softening against the euro for its fourth consecutive month, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Sep 2017
Capital Gains Tax Rules on Former Residents
The French Constitutional Court is to consider if a rule relating to capital gains tax on non-residents is unconstitutional.
08 Sep 2017
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC 2017
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
08 Aug 2017
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