Archived Newsletter Issue 103 : Tuesday 17 May 2011
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
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Second Home Owners Face New Tax
Second home owners in France face a new tax, but until the law is passed there are uncertainties about the scope of its application.
17 May 2011
La Poste Ends Second Class International Service
The French post office is to end the second class international delivery of small packages.
17 May 2011
Buying Land Subject to Planning Consent
A recent case in the French courts highlights the risk of buying building land without first ensuring that the planning consent is beyond recall.
17 May 2011
The House Price Picture in France
A graphical snapshot of the average price of houses by department, and the movement in 2010, courtesy of the Notaires de France.
17 May 2011
Red Light on Speed Camera Warning Signs
The French government has announced that speed camera warning signs are to be removed from all roads in France, as part of a range of road safety measures.
17 May 2011
New Housing Starts Up but Sales Down
The new build housing market grew strongly in the first quarter, but new home sales were down.
17 May 2011
Earthquake Zones in France
New earthquake zones have been defined in France, encompassing nearly two thirds of the country!
17 May 2011
France in Drought Crisis
‘France is in a situation of crisis over the drought’, says the French Minister of Environment.
17 May 2011
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