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French Plastic Surgeons in the Firing Line
The French health authorities are investigating tens of thousands of cosmetic plastic surgery operations, fraudulently charged to the public health service.
14 Sep 2007
Substantial Population Growth Forecast for South of France
The population of France is forecast to grow by around 10% up to 2030 to reach 67 million, and those looking for long term investment opportunities should go South.
14 Sep 2007
Too Early to Panic on New Health Insurance Rules in France
Confusion continues to reign over the right of expats to access the State health insurance system, although some things are becoming clearer.
14 Sep 2007
French Tax Demands Drop Through the Letterbox
Unlike the UK, there is no system of PAYE in France, so households in France wait anxiously to receive their income tax demand once a year.
04 Sep 2007
Guide to French Inheritance Laws and Taxation
We are pleased today to announce the release of our guide to French inheritance laws and taxation.
03 Sep 2007
French Mortgage Tax Relief Proposals in Doubt
The mortgage tax relief proposals of the new government have been thrown into turmoil, following a ruling by the French Constitutional Council.
03 Sep 2007
Rule Changes in France on Health Cover for Early French Retirees
The right of access to the State health insurance system is being removed for 'non-active' expats under retirement age, although, contrary to some recent press reports, it is by no means clear this new rule applies to those already settled in France.
03 Sep 2007
Heliport at St Tropez Closed
The jet-set on the Cote d’Azur have been forced to travel amongst more ordinary mortals as the authorities decide to close a heliport at St. Tropez.
03 Sep 2007
Tax Dodgers Cock a Snook
Barely 40% of unpaid taxes outstanding from tax inspections carried out in 2004, were recovered in 2005, according in a recent report of a parliamentary scrutiny committee.
15 Aug 2007
Starting Your Child at a French School
Getting your child successfully integrated into a French school is not something you should leave to chance.
15 Aug 2007
French Court Decides Internet Help-Line Must be Free
A Paris court has held that an internet service provider must meet the cost of ‘hot-line’ calls for service assistance, a decision that is likely to have significant consequences for all operators.
15 Aug 2007
Minimum Service for Public Transport
A key election promise of the recently elected President Nicolas Sarkozy received parliamentary approval this month, but the new minimum service law for public transport falls far short of expectations.
15 Aug 2007
Pedal Power Comes to Paris
The City Council in Paris have launched a city bike scheme, set to be one of the largest of its type in Europe.
15 Aug 2007
France Faces Massive EU Fine
France is facing the prospect of a massive fine from the EU Commission for its failure to clean up river pollution in Brittany.
01 Aug 2007
€35 Million French Lottery Fraud
The owners of a Parisian ‘tabac’ and their accomplice are suspected of defrauding a €35 million Euro lottery winner.
01 Aug 2007
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.
01 Aug 2007
Guide to Buying French Property at Auction
We are pleased today to announce the release of our guide to buying French property at auction.
01 Aug 2007
Consider Using Your Own French Notaire
Whilst it is the practice of many international buyers to use a shared notaire in the purchase process, it is also perfectly legitimate for both buyer and seller to each appoint their own notaire.
01 Aug 2007
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