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Latest Articles
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q2 2011
Sterling performed disappointingly against the euro throughout the second quarter, but over the medium term the Euro could still collapse.
19 Jul 2011
Uncertainty About Capital Gains Tax Exemptions
There continues to be speculation about a toughening of taxes on capital gains tax on property sales.
19 Jul 2011
Most Beautiful Villages in France
The most beautiful villages in France, as accredited by the association Les Plus Beaux Villages de France, listed by region and department.
13 Jul 2011
Early Retirees Access to Health System Confirmed
A new circular confirms early retirees from Europe have access to the French health system, although not always on an automatic basis.
12 Jul 2011
The Rewards of Being a Good Neighbour
Running a business in France can bring more than merely financial rewards, says Sally Stone, of Les Bons Voisins.
05 Jul 2011
Who Pays the Rates on a Rental Property?
In certain circumstances a landlord can be held responsible for the payment of the taxe d’habitation owed by their tenant.
05 Jul 2011
Pressure Mounts on SeaFrance Ferries
The future of the cross channel ferry company SeaFrance looks in doubt as the European Commission launches an investigation.
05 Jul 2011
School Truants Lose Family Benefits
Family benefits have started to be withheld from parents who fail to ensure that their children attend school.
05 Jul 2011
Motorail to France This Summer
The French auto-rail service from Calais to the South of France is no longer in operation, so in order to make use of one you will need to cross the Channel to Paris.
05 Jul 2011
Swimming Pools Make a Splash
With most of France sizzling under a heatwave over the past few weeks, the construction of a private swimming pool has never been more popular.
05 Jul 2011
Autoroute Toll Rates in France
Toll rates on autoroutes in France vary by as much as 700% from the most expensive to the cheapest.
05 Jul 2011
Tax on Holiday Homes Scrapped
The proposed tax on holiday homes in France has been scrapped by the French government.
20 Jun 2011
Early Retirees to Get Health Cover
France is to relax its rules on the admission of expat early retirees into the French health system.
17 Jun 2011
Summer Festivals in France 2011
Our choice of the best summer festivals in France for 2011 to suit all ages and tastes.
15 Jun 2011
Blue Flag on 358 Beaches in France
The environmental label ‘Pavillon Bleu’ has been awarded to 358 beaches in France this year.
15 Jun 2011
Property Picks Summer 2011
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
15 Jun 2011
Shake Up of Rural Councils
The local mairie, the traditional cornerstone of political and community life in France, is fast losing its raison d’être.
15 Jun 2011
Is it Possible to Exchange Properties in France?
A question that has been posed by a number of you in the past, so best we answer it for everyone.
15 Jun 2011
French Farmhouse Prices in 2010
The price of French rural properties remained broadly stable in 2010, but with significant variations in the movement of prices across the country.
15 Jun 2011
Tax Agents and the Sale of Property
The obligation for non-residents to appoint a ‘fiscal representative’ has been condemned by the European Court.
15 Jun 2011
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