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Latest Articles
House Prices in the Basque Country
It was a mixed picture for house prices in the deep South West of France in 2010.
03 May 2011
Rental Levels Increase by 2.5% in 2010
Following a sharp downturn due to the economic crisis in 2009, the French rental market bounced back in 2010.
03 May 2011
Shale Gas Exploration to be Banned
Plans for shale gas and oil exploration in France look like being buried.
15 Apr 2011
House Prices Rise by 4% in First Quarter
House prices rose by an average of 4.2% in Q1/11, but there are signs the market may drift downwards for the rest of the year.
15 Apr 2011
French Income Tax Return for 2011
There is nothing so certain as taxes, so when spring arrives it must be the time when income tax returns start dropping through the letterbox.
15 Apr 2011
Taxman Admits Error Over Social Charges
A couple who were wrongly assessed for social charges have been granted a full rebate.... with a bit of help from us.
15 Apr 2011
Fishing Permits and Rights in France
The fishing season has started in France, so we take you through the main regulations, and how to get a fishing licence.
15 Apr 2011
Sarkozy Gives....And Takes Away
Between Scylla and Charybdis, the President has decided to head for the open sea, deciding on only minor reform of the wealth tax.
15 Apr 2011
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q1 2011
Sterling experienced significant losses against the Euro throughout the first quarter of 2011, but there is still some uncertainty for the Euro, writes Ben Scott.
15 Apr 2011
A Place in the Sun 'Live' Prize Draw Winner
Thank you to everyone who visited us at the French Village in London, and took the time to enter our free prize draw.
01 Apr 2011
House Prices in Brittany
House prices have been relatively stable in Brittany, although there is a contrasting picture across the region, say the French notaires.
01 Apr 2011
Minor Building Works Consent Procedure
Some changes have been introduced in the consent procedure for minor building works to property.
01 Apr 2011
France is Still a Tax Haven for Expats
Despite recent tax increases, France remains a fiscally attractive relocation destination for expats from within the EU and many other countries.
01 Apr 2011
Investment Properties Under EU Scrutiny
Tax breaks for investment properties in France have been judged ‘discriminatory’ by the European Commission.
01 Apr 2011
Ryanair in Dogfight Over France
Ryanair has withdrawn from Pau airport over a dispute concerning marketing support, but it is not the only airline to receive public financial assistance.
01 Apr 2011
Lack of Disclosure Causes Sale to be Quashed
A seller who did not disclose the existence of an easement has had the sale quashed.
01 Apr 2011
French Village at A Place in the Sun Live
Our largest French Village took place at the A Place in the Sun Live exhibition London last weekend.
15 Mar 2011
Tax Shield to be Abolished
The government has announced the abolition of the bouclier fiscal, as the first step to the effective abolition of the wealth tax.
15 Mar 2011
Buyers Responsibility on Septic Tank
A report on the septic tank is now obligatory for property sales, and if it is found to be sub-standard the buyer may be left with responsibility for upgrading it.
15 Mar 2011
Over €5000 in Fees to Gift My Property!
Are notaire fees really that high when you want to make a gift of property?
15 Mar 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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