Archived Newsletter Issue 230 : Monday 11 January 2021
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Brexit - Health Cover in France for Pensioners and Visitors
The final Brexit Agreement between the UK and the EU makes provision for health cover for UK pensioners and visitors to France. Updated February 2022.
11 Jan 2021
Brexit - Importing a Vehicle to France
As a result of Brexit, the rules on the importation of a vehicle to France from the UK have changed, but not that you will notice too much.
11 Jan 2021
Brexit - Tax Representative on French Property Sales
UK residents are now required to appoint a tax representative on the sale of their holiday home in France.
11 Jan 2021
Paris Property Picks - January 2021
A selection of properties for sale in Paris currently being advertised on our website.
11 Jan 2021
Moving to/Visiting France
What are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated 8th Feb 2024.
30 May 2023
Second Homes in Paris
Nearly 10% of homes in Paris are a maison secondaire, so where are they and who owns them?
11 Jan 2021
Building Plots & Land Property Picks - January 2021
A selection of building plots for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
11 Jan 2021
The Price of a Building Plot in France 2019
The price of a building plot in France rose by an average of 1.0% last year to reach €88m².
11 Jan 2021
Mayors Complain about Rural Telephone Network
Over 200 local mayors have complained about the lack of maintenance of the fixed line telephone network in rural areas.
11 Jan 2021
Hearing Aid Charges in France
Hearing aids in France are now fully reimbursable to patients, within limits.
11 Jan 2021
Public Holidays in France 2021
The 11 public holidays in France for 2021 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
11 Jan 2021
Xmas Presents and French Gift Tax
The gift of money may sometimes be the best present to give nearest and dearest at Christmas, but at what point does it need to be declared to the tax authority?*
11 Jan 2021
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