Archived Newsletter Issue 140 : Tuesday 08 October 2013
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
Many thanks to all of you who came along to our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live at the end of last month.
In this issue we carry a report on the exhibition, together with the name of the prize draw winner.
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EU Review Threatens Low-Cost Travel to France
The future of low-cost travel to France is under threat, as the European Commission proposes to tighten the rules on public subsidies to airports and airlines.
08 Oct 2013
Record Number of Visitors at French Village
Attendance records were broken at the French Village, A Place in the Sun Live at Birmingham NEC at the end of last month.
08 Oct 2013
Mystery Over Non-Resident Tax Notices
Thousands of non-resident French tax returns remain unprocessed, as uncertainty surrounds the application of social charges on French rental income, says Joanna Reintjes.
08 Oct 2013
Buying Property in Dordogne
The Dordogne is a department charged with history, architectural beauty and rural tranquillity, and brim full of beautiful properties that still offer great value.
08 Oct 2013
France Ferries Slash Prices
Ferry companies seem to be tripping over themselves with cheap cross-channel fares for this autumn and winter.
08 Oct 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review September 2013
As economic data in the UK improved, whilst that from the eurozone remained mixed, Sterling continued to push higher against the euro, says Ben Scott.
08 Oct 2013
Equestrian Property for sale in France
We have made a great selection of equestrian property for sale in France currently advertised on French-Property.com
08 Oct 2013
Small Business Rates in France for 2014
The government is proposing to introduce new small business rates bands, and to abolish the exemption for auto-entrepreneurs.
08 Oct 2013
Peacocks Ruffle Neighbour's Feathers
A homeowner who complained about the noise from his neighbour's peacocks has had his case upheld in court.
08 Oct 2013
UK Early Retirees to Lose S1 Health Cover
The British government is proposing to cease offering health cover in France to early retirees.
08 Oct 2013
French Income Tax Rates for 2014
Income tax bands get an inflationary increase next year, after two years when they have been frozen.
08 Oct 2013
New Rights on Car and House Insurance
New legislation is being introduced making it easier for consumers to change their car and house insurer, which may well lead to a fall in insurance premiums.
08 Oct 2013
Tax Relief on Local Property Taxes in France 2013
The income thresholds granting a reduction or exemption from the local French property taxes have been increased for 2013.
08 Oct 2013
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