Archived Newsletter Issue 131 : Tuesday 05 February 2013
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
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David Yeates
editor@french-property.com
Buying an Apartment in France
France has an agreeably clear legal structure for ownership of an apartment, but co-ownership does make the purchase process more complicated.
05 Feb 2013
Taxation of Lump Sum Pension Payments
Lump sum retirement pensions are taxable in France, although subject to particular rules.
05 Feb 2013
The French Village London Olympia 2013
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live, London Olympia, 12th - 14th April.
05 Feb 2013
Private Sellers Property Picks
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale by private sellers on French-Property.com.
05 Feb 2013
Undeclared Building Activity Invalidates Insurance Cover
Only those activities declared by a builder to his insurer are covered by the ten year building warranty, a French court has ruled.
05 Feb 2013
Tax Free Bank Savings Still Make Sense
Rates in tax free bank savings accounts have been reduced recently, but such accounts are still worth holding.
05 Feb 2013
Travelling by Train in France
SNCF, the French national railway, have revised their discount travel cards for rail travellers.
05 Feb 2013
Pension Rights of Auto-Entrepreneurs 2013
The level of the minimum turnover required for auto-entrepreneurs to obtain pension rights has been revised for 2013.
05 Feb 2013
Couple Win 'Right of Light' Case
A couple have won a ‘right to light’ legal case over a new development constructed on adjoining land.
05 Feb 2013
Sterling/Euro Currency Review - January 2013
Sterling endured sustained losses during most of January against the euro, as fears of a triple dip recession gripped the UK economy, writes Ben Scott.
05 Feb 2013
Pilgrims Make Slow Progress to Lourdes
Five Asian tourists travelling to Lourdes mistake the Celestial City for a village in Brittany.
05 Feb 2013
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