Newsletter Issue 125: 01/08/2012

Welcome to the latest issue of the French Property Newsletter.

Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.

Do let us know what you think about the Newsletter.

We particularly welcome your queries and stories, which frequently form the basis for our articles.

David Yeates
editor@french-property.com

Housing Market in Second Quarter 2012 A recent batch of housing market reports all suggest the motor is running out of gas, but not everywhere it seems.
French Property Market 01/08/2012

Confusion Over Social Charges on Holiday Homes There is confusion over plans by the French government to impose social charges on the rents and capital gains of those with second homes in France.
French Taxation 01/08/2012

Advertise Your Property at The French Village, ... We have an excellent value private advertiser package for our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, NEC, Birmingham. Prices from as little as £150.
Site News 04/09/2012

Planning Hurdles in Rural Areas National planning regulations in France mean that you cannot assume you will be able to construct a pool or a garage on your property.
Building & Renovation 01/08/2012

Mediterranean Summer Property Picks We have made a selection of holiday houses located on the French Mediterranean currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
Property in France 01/08/2012

Does a French Mortgage Make Sense? With interest rates falling in France does it make sense to take out a French mortgage, asks Robert Hunt of International Private Finance?
Money in France 01/08/2012

Regional Holiday Rental Costs in France A survey reveals the large differences in the average cost of holiday rentals in the most popular regions of France.
Travel in France 01/08/2012

High Speed Plans Off the Rails Up to 10 out of 14 planned high-speed rail projects are set for the chop due to budgetary constraints.
Travel in France 01/08/2012

Social Security Increase for Business Owners Business owners face a small increase in the minimum level of their social security contributions, although it does not apply to those who have autoentrepreneur status.
Business in France 01/08/2012

Easements over Property in France The discovery of an easement on a property following sale and purchase, or disputes about the nature of an easement, is one of the more frequent causes of litigation.
Property in France 01/08/2012

French and English Pupils Lag on Foreign Languages French pupils have the worst foreign language ability in Europe - after the English!
French Life 01/08/2012

French Pharmacies - More than just a Chemist Chemists in France play a strongly complementary role to doctors and hospital specialists, says Kate Hareng of P-O Life.
Health in France 01/08/2012

Free Tickets for APITS Live Birmingham Exhibition Your chance to obtain free tickets for the French Village at A Place in the Sun Live Overseas Property Exhibition 2011.
Site News 01/08/2012

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