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Latest Articles
Best Beaches in France 2014
Where are the best beaches in France this year for the discerning holidaymaker?
03 Jun 2014
Status of Spouse in a Family Business
A spouse who works regularly in a family business is required to choose a legal business status, but with three to choose from, which one to adopt?
03 Jun 2014
Early Retiree Health Rights in France
The UK government may have abolished S1 certificates for early retirees, but that does not mean early retirees have no health rights in France.
03 Jun 2014
Renovating a Derelict Property in France
As what stage does the renovation of an derelict property in the countryside cease to be permitted development?
03 Jun 2014
Best Internet Offers in France
The number of internet service suppliers in the French market has reduced in recent years, but competition amongst those that remain is fierce, providing consumers with the opportunity to benefit from attractive tariffs.
06 May 2014
Use and Abuse of a ‘Bon de Visite’
There is frequently confusion over the meaning and legal status of a 'bon de visite', used by estate agents for property visits by buyers.
06 May 2014
Where to Buy in Lower Normandy?
Deauville may be the star attraction in Lower Normandy, but other areas of the department offer great value for money.
06 May 2014
House Prices in France in 2013
The notaires have recently published their analysis of the movement of house prices in 2013 for each department of France.
06 May 2014
Early Retirees S1 Abolition Confirmed
The UK government have confirmed the abolition of S1 health certificates for early retirees, as well as 'co-payments' in relation to the European Health Insurance Card for visitors to Europe.
06 May 2014
French Income Tax Payable in 2014
How much will you pay in income tax in France in 2014?
06 May 2014
Normandy Property Picks - May 2014
We have made a selection of properties for sale in Normandy currently being advertised on French-Property.com
06 May 2014
Tougher Controls on Landlords in France
A new law has introduced a range of new controls on landlords that apply, in one measure or another, to both unfurnished and furnished lettings.
06 May 2014
Tax Returns for Auto-Entrepreneurs
How do auto-entrepreneurs need to complete their French tax return?
06 May 2014
Guide to Unemployment Benefits in France 2014
We have updated our 'Guide to Unemployment Benefits in France' to reflect a number of recent changes in benefit entitlement.
06 May 2014
Highways Consents for Building Works in France
Use of the public highway as part of a building works project requires a particular type of administrative authorisation.
06 May 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review April 2014
April saw Sterling continue edging higher against the resilient euro, despite an unconventional monetary policy from the European Central Bank (ECB) moving ever closer, says Ben Scott.
06 May 2014
Investing in a French Property Fund (SCPI)
One of the strongest and best performing investment products in France are French property investment funds, called Sociétés civiles de placement immobilier (SCPI).
06 May 2014
Living Standards in France
A new study has defined the income thresholds that distinguish rich from poor in France.
06 May 2014
Terminating Insurance Contracts Made Easier
A new law has made it easier to terminate French car or house insurance contracts, although the final result has all the hallmarks of strong rear-guard lobbying by the insurers.
08 Apr 2014
How Much Do French Politicians Earn?
There are four levels of government in France each with a flotilla of politicians, most of whom pick up a monthly cheque.
08 Apr 2014
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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