Archived Newsletter Issue 215 : Friday 08 November 2019
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Departmental House Prices in France Half Year 2019
The notaires have recently published their figures for the movement in house prices for the first half of the year, for each department of France.
08 Nov 2019
Selling at 'Vide-Greniers' - French Car Boot Sales
What are the regulations governing the sale of articles and produce at French car boot sales?
08 Nov 2019
Ten Year Building Guarantee Invalid
A French insurance company refuses to accept a claim under the ten year building insurance guarantee due to late commencement of the contract.
08 Nov 2019
Gîte Complex Property Picks - November 2019
A selection of gîte complexes for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Nov 2019
Starting a Business in France: Social Security Contributions
Business start-ups in France which choose the 'régime réel' form of taxation are subject to a particular set of rules for social security contributions.
08 Nov 2019
Buying and Selling French Property in Sterling
Is it possible to use Sterling in a French property sale transaction?
08 Nov 2019
Equestrian Property Picks - November 2019
A selection of equestrian properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Nov 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review October 2019
Last month, the pound strengthened on Brexit breakthrough hopes, and the Euro weighted under economic concerns, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Nov 2019
Abolition of the Taxe d'Habitation
The main developments this year concerning the fast disappearing local residence tax in France, the taxe d’habitation.
08 Nov 2019
Taxe Foncière 2019
The taxe d’habitation is being abolished for most households, but the taxe foncière is not facing the same fate, so what might you expect to pay this year?
08 Nov 2019
France's Regional TER Train Service
A blistering report by the French national audit office finds France’s regional train network to be seriously degraded, with little time to improve.
08 Nov 2019
Help with French Health Treatment Costs
Two schemes that previously provided financial assistance for health costs have been merged, so how can you benefit?
08 Nov 2019
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