IFP Newsletter

Issue 016: 16th July 2007

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Is France Now a Tax Haven?

Well, maybe not, but the reputation of France as a high tax country may be misplaced.

Tax

Eiffel Tower Employees in Ticket Scandal

Fifteen cashiers working in the ticket office at the Eiffel Tower have been found guilty of a fraud of €750,000.

Eiffel

Housing Market Continues to Slow

House prices continue to remain stable, with prices even falling slightly in the South West, according to the latest housing market survey by FNAIM, the professional body of French estate agents.

Housing

Up to 10,000 Teaching Jobs to Go

The government has announced that around 10,000 jobs in education are to go, most of which will be teaching jobs in schools.

Teachers

Old Farms Remain Popular Choice

The prices of old farm properties in France rose by over 8% last year, with continuing strong interest from French and international buyers alike, according to SAFER the French land agency.

Farms

EU Commission Proposes Wine Shake-Up

A major shake-up of the wine industry has been proposed by the EU Commission, which promises to meet stiff resistance from the French government.

Wine