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Latest Articles
Undeclared Building Activity Invalidates Insurance Cover
Only those activities declared by a builder to his insurer are covered by the ten year building warranty, a French court has ruled.
05 Feb 2013
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2013
The level of the minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised for 2013.
05 Feb 2013
The French Village London Olympia 2013
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live, London Olympia, 12th - 14th April.
05 Feb 2013
Pilgrims Make Slow Progress to Lourdes
Five Asian tourists travelling to Lourdes mistake the Celestial City for a village in Brittany.
05 Feb 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review - January 2013
Sterling endured sustained losses during most of January against the euro, as fears of a triple dip recession gripped the UK economy, writes Ben Scott.
05 Feb 2013
Travelling by Train in France
SNCF, the French national railway, have revised their discount travel cards for rail travellers.
05 Feb 2013
Buying an Apartment in France
France has an agreeably clear legal structure for ownership of an apartment, but co-ownership does make the purchase process more complicated.
05 Feb 2013
Taxation of Lump Sum Pension Payments
Lump sum retirement pensions are taxable in France, although subject to particular rules.
05 Feb 2013
Private Sellers Property Picks
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale by private sellers on French-Property.com.
05 Feb 2013
Couple Win 'Right of Light' Case
A couple have won a ‘right to light’ legal case over a new development constructed on adjoining land.
05 Feb 2013
French Income Tax Changes for 2013
Some French film stars may feel the need to seek Russian tax exile, but it is pretty much plus ça change on income tax for the rest of us in 2013.
08 Jan 2013
Sterling Euro Currency Review Q4 2012
Sterling performed negatively against the euro in Q4 as fears of a triple dip recession gripped the UK, writes Ben Scott.
08 Jan 2013
Toughening of Capital Gains Tax on Second Home Sales
Within weeks of announcing a temporary reduction in capital gains tax on second home sales, the government has increased the tax on large gains.
08 Jan 2013
Property Picks January 2013
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale in the Poitou-Charentes region on French-Property.com.
08 Jan 2013
Health Cover Social Charges and French Pensions
Obtaining a French retirement pension could mean you lose your S1 health cover and pay more in taxes than you receive in pension income.
08 Jan 2013
Buying Property in the Charente
The charming department of the Charente offers great value for money for those seeking a genuine French experience.
08 Jan 2013
Ferry Passengers Get New Rights
Travellers on trains and ferries within the EU have new guarantees of compension, assistance and information for delays, as is already the case for air passengers.
08 Jan 2013
Building Land Prices Rise 7.6% in 2011
The average price of a building plot in France in 2011 was €63m², an increase of 7.6% over 2010.
08 Jan 2013
Does Auto-Entrepreneur Status Pay?
With auto-entrepreneur social security charges having been increased this year, does it make sense to opt for another business tax status ?
08 Jan 2013
New Energy Efficiency Standards
Substantial new home energy efficiency requirements have been introduced for new construction work, including house extensions.
08 Jan 2013
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