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Latest Articles
Capital Gains Tax Up Further to 31.3%
Before the ink was dry on a proposal to add one point to the rate of capital gains tax, it seems it is to rise even further.
15 Oct 2010
Ryanair to Close Marseille Base
Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Marseille with effect from 11th January 2011, but that may not quite be the end of the story.
15 Oct 2010
French Village at A Place in the Sun Live Birmingham
Attendance at the French Village A Place in the Sun Live exhibition in Birmingham earlier this month exceeded everyone's expectations.
15 Oct 2010
French Health and Social Security System
The French health and social security system is a spider's web of schemes and agencies, but you need to understand it if you are proposing to live in France.
15 Oct 2010
House Prices in France for Third Quarter 2010
House prices remained stable in the third quarter, with the exception of Paris where prices rose, and some regions, where prices continue to fall.
15 Oct 2010
Will French Bank Charges Now Come Down?
French banks must soon start supplying a monthly statement of charges to their customers and adopt a uniform terminology, but will it result in cheaper services?
15 Oct 2010
Planning Permission in France is Time Limited
Planning consent once given can expire if you do not act on it, as an expat from the UK recently found out to his cost.
15 Oct 2010
Local French Property Taxes for 2010
Rates bills in the main towns and cities of France have increased by an average of 2% this year, with the bill for each local tax now averaging around €900.
15 Oct 2010
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Q3/10
Sterling performed steadily against the Euro for the majority of the third quarter before significant negative pressure finally forced it lower, writes Ben Scott.
15 Oct 2010
Sparks Fly Over Future of Sapeurs-Pompiers
The future of the overwhelmingly voluntary fire service in France has been thrown into doubt by the EU Commission.
15 Oct 2010
Capital Gains Tax Increase for 2011
The rate of capital gains tax on house sales will increase by 1% next year, and shares sales will also be subject to tougher taxation.
30 Sep 2010
Free Tickets for A Place in The Sun Property Exhibition
Your last chance to obtain a free ticket for A Place in the Sun Property Exhibition in Birmingham.
30 Sep 2010
France Tops Best Place Yet Again
France tops another league table as the best place to live in Europe.
30 Sep 2010
French Income Tax Rates for 2011
The government have published the income tax rates and thresholds for 2011.
30 Sep 2010
EDF Criticised Over Access to Social Tariff
EDF has been forced to widen access to its social tariff by the French energy ombudsman.
30 Sep 2010
Agricultural Land Prices in France for 2009
The price of agricultural land fell by an average of 1.6% in 2009 to €5,090 per hectare, but there were substantial variations between regions.
30 Sep 2010
French Price Comparison Sites
When you are looking for the cheapest price for a product what are the best price comparison sites in France?
30 Sep 2010
Tax Breaks for Solar Panels Reduced
Grants for the installation of solar panels and other works of energy conservation have been reduced.
30 Sep 2010
Travelling Around Paris
Travelling around Paris is cheap and easy if you are prepared to use the extensive Métro system in the city.
30 Sep 2010
Septic Tank Surveys Become Compulsory
House sellers will be required to have a survey of their septic tank undertaken from 2011.
30 Sep 2010
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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