Archived Newsletter Issue 146 : Tuesday 11 March 2014
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France, and living in France.
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Early Retirees Gaining Access to Health System
Although S1 cover for early retirees is to be abolished, there is growing evidence that existing holders of S1 certificates are being accepted into the health system.
11 Mar 2014
Taxation of Chambre d'Hote Owners
The government have issued a new circular in an attempt to clarify the legal and fiscal status of chambres d’hôtes activities.
11 Mar 2014
UK Television Channels in France
The relocation of the television broadcasting satellite has meant that many expats in France are having to invest or adapt to continue to receive UK television channels, says Chris Kenway.
11 Mar 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review February 2014
February saw Sterling continue to trade in a tight yet volatile range, and the uncertainty continues, says Ben Scott.
11 Mar 2014
Local Rates in France in 2013
The town of Montpellier has the unenviable distinction of being the town in France having the highest local rates, with the capital city Paris holding up the table.
11 Mar 2014
Rural Land Agency 'Lacks Transparency'
The French rural land agency ‘SAFER’ has come in for strong criticism from the French national auditor.
11 Mar 2014
Guide to Electricity Supply in France for 2014
We have updated our 'Guide to Electricity Services in France' to reflect a substantial number of recent changes in tariffs and customer service arrangements.
11 Mar 2014
Notaire Charges on French Property Purchase
The rate of stamp duty payable by the buyer on the purchase of property increased on 1st March from 5.09% to 5.80%, although not in all departments.
11 Mar 2014
Housing Rental Market in 2013
Rents fell in around 30% of the major towns and cities of France last year, while elsewhere increases were moderated by the fall-out from the economic crisis.
11 Mar 2014
Brittany Ferries Launches Low Cost Service
Brittany Ferries has succumbed to the attractions of the low-cost travel market by announcing a new 'no-frills' channel ferry service for 2014.
11 Mar 2014
Sellers Take the Kitchen Sink
A couple who removed kitchen and bathroom fittings from their sale property have been held liable to pay compensation to the buyers.
11 Mar 2014
Bank Charges in France in 2014
Bank charges in France have fallen by an average of 2% this year to €171, but there continues to remain substantial differences in the charges imposed by the banks.
11 Mar 2014
Private Property Sales in France - March 2014
We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com
11 Mar 2014
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