Archived Newsletter Issue 217 : Friday 10 January 2020
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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The Carte Grise Explained
The 'carte grise' is the official vehicle registration document in France.
10 Jan 2020
Does Off-Peak Electricity Make Sense?
As is the case in many other countries, France offers consumers the option of reduced-rate electricity tariffs based upon the time of the day the supply is being used.
10 Jan 2020
Free Tickets for French Village Manchester March 2020
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central, 6th to 8th March.
07 Feb 2020
Herd of Cows a Neighbour Nuisance?
Living in the countryside in France brings many benefits, but it does also mean that you may be obliged to tolerate some of the more unpleasant characteristics of farming activity.
10 Jan 2020
Bargains Under €50,000 Property Picks - January 2020
A selection of bargain properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
10 Jan 2020
Guide to Inheritance Laws and Taxes in France 2020
We are pleased to announce the latest release of our free 26-page guide to French inheritance laws and taxes.
10 Jan 2020
Property Undervalued by Estate Agent
A French estate agent and buyer conspire to defraud sellers of the proper proceeds from the sale of their property.
10 Jan 2020
Public Holidays in France 2020
The 11 public holidays in France for 2020 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
10 Jan 2020
Prescription Glasses in France
Since 1st January free prescription glasses have been available from opticians in France.
10 Jan 2020
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Dec 2019
The Pound enjoyed election highs last month, before coming back down to earth, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
10 Jan 2020
Social Insurance Shake-Up for Small Business Owners
The social insurance fund for the self-employed has been abolished, so what are the consequences for small business owners in France?
10 Jan 2020
Guide to La Poste 2020
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest guide to the French post office, La Poste.
10 Jan 2020
Taxation of Pension Lump-Sums in France
A favourable tax regime exists in France concerning lump sum pension payments, despite some recent trimming of these advantages. Updated Nov 2021.
10 Jan 2020
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2020
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, and get up to six months advertising on our main property portal.
07 Feb 2020
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