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Latest Articles
France's New Universal Health Care System
A universal system of healthcare has been introduced in France, so what are the implications for expatriates?
03 Feb 2016
Legal Aid in France 2016
The income thresholds to obtain legal aid in France have been increased by 6% for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Tougher Controls on Rural Gîte Tax Breaks
Rural gîte owners now need to have their property inspected and rated if they are to retain preferential tax treatment.
03 Feb 2016
Planning Permission Minimum Three Years
The duration of the validity of a planning consent has been increased from two to three years, with an option to increase to five years.
03 Feb 2016
French Public Holidays 2016
The 11 public holidays in France in 2016 to put in your diary.
03 Feb 2016
Micro-Entrepreneur Social Security Rates in 2016
The level of the fixed rate social security contribution payable by some micro-entrepreneurs has been slightly increased for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
The French Village at Manchester Central
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at Manchester Central, 11th to 13th March.
03 Feb 2016
Sterling Weakness Continues Amid Global Uncertainty
January proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling continued its recent losses against the euro, writes Ben Scott.
03 Feb 2016
French Village Seminar Programme Manchester Central 2016
The programme for the French Village, A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, 11th to 13th March 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2016
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
03 Feb 2016
Increase in Social Charges Exemption Thresholds
The income thresholds for exemption or reduction in social charges on pension income have been increased for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Air France Stuggles with Low-Cost Airline
Transavia, the low-cost subsidiary of Air France, has reported a €40 million loss for 2015, double those of 2014, with more bad news forecast for this year.
03 Feb 2016
Private Vendors Property Picks - February 2016
A selection of properties for sale from private owners, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
01 Feb 2016
Smart Electricity Meters in all Homes
A programme for the installation of smart electricity meters in all homes in France is being rolled out.
06 Jan 2016
Completion Dates in French Property Sale Contracts
When the scheduled date for completion on a sale passes with completion not having taken place it does not normally mean the contract is null and void.
06 Jan 2016
Top Ten Articles 2015
The top ten articles from our monthly Newsletter that attracted the highest level of interest from readers in 2015.
06 Jan 2016
Planning Permission and Easements
Planning permission in France is always granted subject to the private property rights of others.
06 Jan 2016
Good Value Ski Resorts in France 2016
The cost of ski passes at different resorts in France can vary by a factor of three, but enjoying some good skiing need not necessarily cost a fortune.
06 Jan 2016
Social Charges Maintained in 2016
A change in the law maintains social charges on the rental income and capital gains of non-residents and others not affiliated to the French social security system.
06 Jan 2016
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Dec 2015
Sterling found itself under significant pressure against the euro in December, falling to a 10-week low of €1.3480, whilst trading at an average rate of just €1.3775 for the month, says Ben Scott.
06 Jan 2016
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