Archived Newsletter Issue 214 : Tuesday 08 October 2019
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Brexit: The PETS Travel Scheme
What are the implications for travelling with pets to and from France as a result of Brexit? Updated May 2022.
08 Oct 2019
French Tax Credit 2019
Despite most 2018 income being exempt from taxation, many of you have told us that you have received a demand for payment of the social charges.
08 Oct 2019
Crowds at Birmingham French Village
Hundreds of visitors packed into the French Village in Birmingham last month, in one of the busiest shows on record. Photos.
08 Oct 2019
Farmhouse Property Picks - October 2019
A selection of farmhouses for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Oct 2019
Micro-Entrepreneur Business Start-Up Relief
The relief from social security contributions granted to micro-entreprise start-ups is to be substantially reduced.
08 Oct 2019
Polluted Lake in French Property Sale
Buyers find that a large lake in the grounds of the French property they had purchased was polluted.
08 Oct 2019
Chateaux Property Picks - October 2019
A selection of chateaux for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Oct 2019
Private Lycée Education in France
Despite the centralised nature of school education in France there are many private lycées in France, which are becoming more popular.
08 Oct 2019
EDF Electricity Price Increase 2019
Electricity prices from EDF have increased substantially this year, but not because of an increase in their costs.
08 Oct 2019
Notaire Negligent on Inheritance Declaration
Notaires are responsible for processing inheritance tax declarations, which they sometimes fail to do expeditiously.
08 Oct 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review September 2019
Last month, the Pound to Euro exchange rate traded between interbank levels of €1.10 and €1.13 as the currency reacted to Brexit, waning economic data, and central bank action, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Oct 2019
Unemployment Benefit for Business Owners
Self-employed business owners have been granted a right to unemployment benefit in France, albeit bound with some tight conditions.
08 Oct 2019
Price of Fruit and Vegetables in France 2019
A comparison of fruit and vegetable prices in France shows big differences between different stores and the markets.
08 Oct 2019
How to Set Up a Company in France
What are the formalities and fiscal implications of setting up and running a limited liability company in France? *
05 Apr 2016
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