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Latest Articles
Best Christmas Markets in France 2011
Enjoy the ambiance of Christmas in France by a visit to a marché de noël.
01 Dec 2011
Inheritance of UK State Retirement Pension
A recent serious illness and stay in hospital set a reader thinking about his wife’s UK state retirement pension should anything happen to him.
01 Dec 2011
Where do Foreign Nationals Live in France?
There are 3.6 million foreign nationals living in France, and newly released figures show the regions where they live.
01 Dec 2011
Expat Business Owners Hit by Scam Letters
Small business owners in France are regularly targeted by fraudsters posing as statutory agencies.
01 Dec 2011
Building Warranties Against Latent Defects
All building work in France comes with a warranty against latent defects, but you would be better advised to put your faith in a good builder.
01 Dec 2011
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q3 2011
Sterling traded in a relatively tight range against the euro throughout Q3 2011, but the outlook for the euro looks very uncertain, writes Ben Scott.
01 Nov 2011
Mayor in Scandal Fails at News Blackout
An attempt by a mayor to keep the lid shut on a financial scandal, by buying up all local copies of a newspaper, has spectacularly backfired.
01 Nov 2011
Housing Market Shows Signs of Correction
Despite some divergences amongst French estate agents on the state of the housing market, there is general agreement that it is slowing.
01 Nov 2011
Tax Options for Second Home Owners
The reform of capital gains tax leaves little room for manoeuvre to reduce tax liability, but there are options that may be of use to some of you.
01 Nov 2011
France Best Quality of Life in Europe
Yet another survey puts France top of a list of the best place to live in Europe, and it is also remains the holiday homes top spot for UK buyers.
01 Nov 2011
French Income Tax Rates for 2012
The government have published the proposed income tax rates and thresholds for 2012.
01 Nov 2011
Unemployment Benefits in France
We are pleased to release our guide to unemployment benefits in France.
01 Nov 2011
How Should a Government Service Pension Be Taxed?
We show an example of just how the new crédit d'impôt should be calculated, provided by a French tax official.
01 Nov 2011
Which French Property Sale Contract to Use?
There are two different types of sale and purchase contract for French property, so which one should you use?
01 Nov 2011
New Framework for Home Energy Efficiency
The French government has clearly signalled their intention on home energy efficiency for new homes.
05 Oct 2011
The Princess and the Frog
The marriage of a beautiful 42 year old Parisian woman to a 67 year old retired farmer has shocked the inhabitants of Puy-Saint-Pierre in the Hautes-Alpes.
05 Oct 2011
Capital Gains Tax Reforms Adopted
The reform of capital gains tax on second homes has now been adopted, albeit in a modified form.
05 Oct 2011
Health Cover and Residence Permits
In order to try and get into the French health system, it seems some of you are applying for a residence permit, but it is a game of chance.
05 Oct 2011
French Village Shines at A Place in the Sun Live
A strong turnout last weekend at the French Village, A Place in the Sun Live, does suggest that the tide may well be turning on interest in buying property in France.
05 Oct 2011
French School Calendar to be Revised
The government looks set to ring the changes on the primary school calendar by reducing the amount of teaching hours per day.
05 Oct 2011
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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