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Latest Articles
La Poste Small Parcel Service Delivery
There is a cheap parcel delivery service within France, although the French post office seem to be publicity shy about it.
15 Apr 2010
Health and Dental Check-Ups in France
Preventative health is a major priority of the French health system, which is why free health and dental checks are available.
15 Apr 2010
Mortgage Tax Relief Likely to be Abolished
The abolition of French mortgage tax relief seems likely, in favour of a single lump sum form of assistance towards house purchase.
15 Apr 2010
Quarterly Sterling/Euro Currency Review - Q1/10
Sterling moved up against the Euro in the last quarter, but the outlook could see it fall back again, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
15 Apr 2010
French Village Impresses at A Place in the Sun Live
Our French Village appears to have been a success at the A Place in the Sun Live exhibition last weekend, despite road, rail and air disruption.
01 Apr 2010
Tax Relief on French Local Rates for 2010
The income thresholds granting a reduction or exemption from the local French property taxes have been increased for 2010.
01 Apr 2010
High Speed TGV Rail Projects in South West France
Two new high speed rail projects are planned for the South West of France, but not without difficulty.
01 Apr 2010
Camping Sites under Threat After Storm Deaths
The death of 53 people in storm floods in the Vendée and Charente Maritime in February has brought into question the safety of some camp sites in France.
01 Apr 2010
New Bonus and Tax Rates for Vehicle Emissions
A tax bonus is available for buying a new low polluting vehicle in 2010, but penalties are payable for those vehicles emitting high levels of carbon dioxide.
01 Apr 2010
Protection of Trees in France
The regulations concerning the protection of trees in France, as well as the tax breaks available for planting woodland.
01 Apr 2010
English Couple Lose Battle Over Duck Farm
An English couple who complained that a duck farm near their French home was making their life a misery have failed in their attempt to close down the farm.
16 Mar 2010
French Population Hits 62 Million
New census figures show that the population of France grew by 0.64% in a year, with Southern and Atlantic regions showing the largest growth.
16 Mar 2010
Russian Loses €40m on Cote d'Azur Property
A Russian billionaire has lost the €40 million deposit he put down on a French villa after withdrawing from the deal.
16 Mar 2010
Cars Most Frequently Stolen in France
Around 130,000 cars were stolen in France last year, and official figures now show those most at risk.
16 Mar 2010
Air France Launches Complaint Against Ryanair
The dogfight between Ryanair and Air France over French skies continues, with a complaint by the French airline to the European Commission.
16 Mar 2010
A Place in The Sun Property Exhibition
Details of the workshop and seminar programme for the French Village at A Place in the Sun property exhibition in March are now available.
16 Mar 2010
Terminating a French House or Car Insurance Policy
Trying to understand the process of terminating a car or house insurance policy in France could probably qualify as a top twenty brain teaser.
16 Mar 2010
Storms in France Cause 51 Deaths
Storms that battered the Atlantic coast of France over the weekend left at least 51 dead, raising serious questions about planning policy on seaside developments.
02 Mar 2010
Ski Property Prices in French Alps
The French notaires from Savoie and Haute Savoie have recently posted their latest report on ski property prices in the French Alps.
02 Mar 2010
French Lycée School Grants for 2010/11
The French Education Minister has opened applications for Lycée grants for the next academic year, for which many expat families are likely to be eligible.
02 Mar 2010
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