What were the articles we published in our Newsletter last year that attracted the highest level of interest from readers?

There were over 3 million visits to the advice and information pages on our site in 2014, a figure that has been rising steadily each year. Around one third of these visits were to articles from our French News pages.

Here is the list of the top ten most popular news articles published in the year.

There have been a number of changes to the regulations governing capital gains tax in France for 2014.

There are several changes to the rate of VAT in France next year, including an increase in VAT on building works.

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.

House prices in France are set to fall gradually for up to the next 10 years, according to two French economists.

Income tax bands get an inflationary increase next year, after two years when they have been frozen.

House sales fell 'significantly' in 2013, but there was a more limited contraction in house prices, according to the French estate agents.

We continue to receive a large number of enquiries from you concerning the social charges, so here is a recap of the rules as they apply for 2014, including reductions and exemptions.

The legal advisor to the European Court has recommended that they should find against France over social charges imposed on those not in the social security system.

With early retirees barred automatic entry to the State health system, many are obliged to take out private health insurance, but for some it is not all bad news.

Despite press reports to the contrary, the proposed removal of the UK personal tax allowance to non-residents is unlikely to have any significant impact on most expats living in France.