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Latest Articles
Taxation of Government Service Pensions
There is widespread official confusion over new rules on the taxation of public service pensions, under which some expats face an increase in their tax bill.
05 Oct 2011
Buyer Gets Damages for No Mains Drains
A seller has been condemned to pay damages after selling a house with no mains drainage.
05 Oct 2011
Local French Property Taxes for 2011
With the arrival of autumn local rates bills have started to drop through letterboxes, and there are substantial differences across the country.
05 Oct 2011
TV Estate Agents at Birmingham Show
Leggett Immobilier, who featured prominently on the recent ITV television series ‘House Hunt in France’ will be at A Place in the Sun Live.
15 Sep 2011
Adding a French Flavour to the French Village
If you have a passion for real French food, then make sure you visit the French Flavour stand for a selection of French delights including, tapenades, escargots, jams, terrines, cassoulets and confits.
15 Sep 2011
French Village Seminars
The final programme of expert seminars for the French Property Exhibition 'The French Village', A Place in the Sun Live at the Birmingham NEC is now available.
15 Sep 2011
Free Tickets for the Exhibition
Your chance to obtain free tickets for the French Village at A Place in the Sun Live Overseas Property Exhibition 2011.
15 Sep 2011
French Village Exhibitors
We are pleased to announce the exhibitors who will be in the French Property Exhibition 'The French Village', at A Place in the Sun Live.
15 Sep 2011
Tax Changes to Assurance Vie Policies
Some toughening of 'assurance vie' policies occurred in the recent austerity budget, says Duncan Campbell of Siddalls.
15 Sep 2011
French Mortgage Rates Drop
A host of lenders in France reduced mortgage rates last week, says John Richardson of specialist mortgage brokers, International Private Finance Ltd
15 Sep 2011
Advertise Your Property at The French Village, Birmingham 2011
We have an excellent value private advertiser package for the French Property Exhibition 'The French Village', at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC.
01 Sep 2011
Property Taxes Rise in Austerity Budget
In a major change of policy the French government has abolished the current relief from capital gains tax for second home owners.
01 Sep 2011
Why German MPs May Help You Buy Your French Home
The current turmoil in the eurozone is likely to reduce the cost of buying property in France, says David Johnson of Halo Financial.
01 Sep 2011
School Term and Holiday Dates in France 2011/12
A summary of French school term and holiday dates for 2011/12.
01 Sep 2011
Health Cover - Plus Ça Change...?
The recent Circular on health cover for early retirees may well be obtuse, but despite the cryptic language the rules really have changed.
01 Sep 2011
Fixture and Fittings in Property Sale Contracts
What is the difference between ‘fixtures’ and ‘fittings’ in French property law?
01 Sep 2011
Legal Aid Income Thresholds for 2011
The French government has issued new income threshold levels for entitlement to legal aid.
01 Sep 2011
Guide to Renting French Property
We are pleased to announce the release of our Guide to Renting Property in France.
01 Sep 2011
Guide to French Mortgages
Our complete guide to all you want to know about French mortgages.
18 Aug 2011
French Mortgage Best Buys
French mortgage interest rates remain very competitive, with exclusive rates from as low as 2.9%.
18 Aug 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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