IFP Newsletter


Issue 044: 15th October 2008

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French Property Market Report

With house prices falling in France, and credit more difficult to obtain, cash buyers hold all the cards.

Property Market in France


France Steps up Action on Tax Fraud

The French government has declared war on tax and social security fraud, with an array of new anti-fraud measures introduced in the past year.

Anti-Fraud Measures in France


New Planning Controls on Septic Tanks in France

You will soon need planning permission to install a septic tank in France, which will also need to comply with new building and performance standards.

Septic Tanks in France


Local Property Taxes in France: How Much Will I Pay?

With local property tax bills currently being sent out to all French property owners, who are the winners and the losers?

French Local Property Taxes


France to end Golden Parachutes for Company Bosses

Under pressure to act from President Sarkozy, French business leaders have rushed out a code of governance for big business, which proposes a curtailment of generous severance packages.

Golden Parachutes for French Bosses


Change in Planning Laws in France

A change in the planning laws has made it more difficult for opponents to contest a planning decision.

French Planning Laws


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