Archived Newsletter Issue 72 : Tuesday 19 January 2010
France Tops Best Place to Live
France tops a leading poll, for the fifth year in a row, as the best place in the world to live.
15 Jan 2010
French Farm Sales and the Role of SAFER
The French land agency 'SAFER' has a right of first purchase on a great deal of rural property in France, so what are the rules that apply?
15 Jan 2010
Becoming an Artisan in France
New regulations have been issued on how to become an 'artisan' in France for those relocating from within the European Community.
15 Jan 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review
The last quarter of 2009 saw a six cent trading range for the Sterling/Euro currency pair, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
15 Jan 2010
Sale of Building Land to be Subject to VAT
The sale of building plots in France is to be subject to VAT, although sales between private individuals will continue to be exempt.
15 Jan 2010
Couple Homeless After Tenant Refuses to Leave
An English couple who bought a house in the Auvergne have found themselves homeless after they discovered it was still occupied by a tenant.
15 Jan 2010
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