Archived Newsletter Issue 208 : Tuesday 09 April 2019
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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French Income Tax Return 2019
Income tax collection procedures in France have been streamlined in recent years, but not so the task of completing the annual tax return.
09 Apr 2019
House Prices in Charente 2018
House prices in the Charente department of France have generally bucked the trend of the rest of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region.
09 Apr 2019
The French Village at London Olympia May 2019
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, London Olympia, 10th-12th May.
09 Apr 2019
Double Commission Payable to French Estate Agent
A French court has ruled that there is no legal restriction on an estate agent obtaining a commission from both seller and buyer.
09 Apr 2019
Country House Property Picks - April 2019
A selection of country houses for sale throughout the France currently being advertised on our website.
09 Apr 2019
Paying French Inheritance Tax Bill
Inheriting a property in France is hardly unwelcome news, but sometimes it comes with an obligation to pay inheritance taxes.
09 Apr 2019
Guide to Buying Property in France 2021
We are pleased to announce the latest release of our FREE 40-page guide to the legal aspects of buying property in France.
25 Nov 2021
Residential Burglaries in France 2018
The number of burglaries in France went down in France last year, and a new study shows the variation in burglary rates in each department and region.
09 Apr 2019
Dog Owner Responsible for Horse Riding Accident
A recent case in the French courts provides an interesting insight into the legal framework surrounding the civil liability of owners for accidents caused by their pets.
09 Apr 2019
Rent Levels in France 2018
Rent levels in France averaged €12.80m2 last year, with smaller properties attracting the highest yields.
09 Apr 2019
Garage Workshop Prices in France
Dealership workshop labour rates on French badged cars may well be lower than other brands, but in both cases it is considerably cheaper to use an independent garage.
09 Apr 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review March 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate trended largely sideways in March, as the clock counted down to Brexit day, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
09 Apr 2019
Road Accidents Fuel Speed Limit Debate
Road accidents in France have shot up this year, as the radar network is trashed by protesters, and debate rages about the future of the 80km/h speed limit.
09 Apr 2019
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, London 2019
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, London Olympia, and get up to six months advertising on our main property portal.
09 Apr 2019
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