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Latest Articles
Guide to French Capital Gains Tax 2014
There have been a number of changes to the regulations governing capital gains tax in France for 2014.
05 Feb 2014
French Bank Savings Accounts in 2014
Saving rates on regulated bank savings accounts remain the same in 2014, but there are changes to the qualifying criteria for the Livret d’Epargne Populaire (LEP).
05 Feb 2014
Grants and Tax Breaks for Home Energy Conservation
There are significant changes this year to the tax credits and grants for works of energy conservation to the main home.
05 Feb 2014
Assistance with Top-Up Health Insurance
The sums payable to assist with complementary top-up health insurance have been increased this year.
05 Feb 2014
House Building in France in 2013
New house building in mainland France fell by 5.2% last year to 315,000, although this was an improvement on the substantial fall of 17% in 2012.
05 Feb 2014
International French Property Buyers
A report by the French notaires shows those areas in France most popular with international buyers.
05 Feb 2014
Premium, Freephone and Emergency Telephone Numbers in France
A use of non-geographic telephone numbers is widespread in France, sometimes free, on other occasions subject to a confusing set of tariffs.**
07 Jan 2014
Building Land Prices in France 2012
The average price of a building plot in France in 2012 was €67m², an increase of 8.1% over 2011, although rural land prices remained relatively static.
07 Jan 2014
Local Councils and Planning Advice Certificates
A certificat d’urbanisme provides formal advice on your entitlement to carry out building works in France, useful at the time of property purchase.
07 Jan 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review December 2013
Sterling fell against the euro throughout the early part of December before recovering losses to finish the year at the psychologically important €1.20* level, says Ben Scott.
07 Jan 2014
Affordable Ski Resorts in France
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.
07 Jan 2014
Early Retirees Lose S1 Health Cover
The UK government has confirmed that early retirees relocating abroad will lose access to S1 health cover - probably!
07 Jan 2014
France and USA Sign Tax Agreement
France has signed a bilateral information exchange agreement with the USA, which may well become the model for such exchanges between European countries.
07 Jan 2014
Cross-Border Fines on Driving Offences
A European directive has come into force aiming to introduce cross-border fines for driving offences, but in practice the impact seems likely to be very limited.
07 Jan 2014
Mayors Reap Benefits of Wind Farms
Some local politicians appear to be mixing private profit with public duties over the installation of wind farms in their communes.
07 Jan 2014
What are the Artisan Professions in France?
In order to understand the fiscal and other regulatory framework relating to your business activity, you need to know the sector into which it falls.
07 Jan 2014
My Ferry Link Wins to Fight Again
My Ferry Link has been granted a reprieve by the UK courts, but the standoff with the UK Competition Commission may not yet be over.
07 Jan 2014
Discover France
A selection of lovely properties currently advertised on www.French-Property.com located in beautiful areas of France to discover.
07 Jan 2014
Energy Ratings and French House Prices
House prices are increasingly being influenced by the level of their energy rating, according to a recent study by the French notaires.
07 Jan 2014
Dream homes for Christmas
A selection of stunning properties where you could enjoy the Festive holidays and see in the New Year.
13 Dec 2013
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