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Latest Articles
Broadband Coverage in France
France has a higher level of broadband ADSL penetration than any other country in Europe, although it looks like the Government will fall short of its target of getting 100% coverage throughout France by 2007.
15 Mar 2007
France Toughest Inheritance Laws in Europe
A recent study carried out for ‘Le Monde’ newspaper confirms France as having some of the toughest inheritance laws in Europe. Not only is your right to freely dispose of your property more restricted, but there are fewer concessions on your liability to inheritance tax.
15 Mar 2007
Snow Storm Occurs Between French Ski Schools
A legal wrangle has broken out between the two largest ski schools on the French slopes over accusations of unfair competition.
01 Mar 2007
Building Guarantees in France
An increasing number of international buyers are now choosing to buy building land in France, on which to construct a new home.
01 Mar 2007
French Government to introduce PAYE
The government has announced its intention to introduce pay as you earn tax collection with effect from 2009. France is the only country in the OECD not to have income tax deducted at source for employees (PAYE), as a result of which, everyone pays their income tax a year in arrears.
01 Mar 2007
Bordeaux Wine Classification Leaves Nasty Whiff
The official system of ranking wines from the Medoc, near Bordeaux, has been thrown into disarray by a recent court decision that has questioned the impartially of the whole process.
01 Mar 2007
French Population to rise by 10 million people by 2050
The population of mainland France is set to rise to 70 million by 2050, up from 60.7 million in 2005, according to a recent study by the French national statistics agency, INSEE.
01 Mar 2007
Paris Considered Top European Property Capital
Paris has come out the top performing property investment market in Europe, according to a recent report published by PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Urban Land Institute.
01 Mar 2007
Buying Off-Plan Property in France
We are pleased today to announce the launch of our on-line guide to buying property 'off-plan' in France.
20 Feb 2007
Labour Shortage in French Building Market
France is suffering from a serious shortage of qualified building professionals, restraining the growth of many firms and leading to large increases in building costs.
20 Feb 2007
French Farming Incomes Increase in 2006
French farmers saw their incomes rise last year by 15%, for the first time in eight years, according to figures published recently by the French National Statistics Office, INSEE.
20 Feb 2007
French Competitor to Google Earth
France has established a potential competitor to Google Earth, the web based mapping product that produces satellite and aerial images of the planet.
20 Feb 2007
Row over French Unemployment Figures
The French National Statistical Office has postponed publication of jobless figures until after the presidential elections. The decision has provoked a major row between politicians of left and right, with reports that the figures due to be reported were higher than the government's own figures.
20 Feb 2007
Is France still a Country of Love?
They say that French is the language of love but not, it seems, for everyone, according to a recent survey of singles in France.
20 Feb 2007
Housing Demand in France to 2020
A major study into the future demand for housing in France has concluded that there is a need for around 500,000 new homes a year up to 2020.
20 Feb 2007
Easyjet and Ryanair battle French Labour laws
Low-cost airlines Easyjet and Ryanair have been involved in running battles with the French authorities over the application of French labour laws to their flight crews, with a case now pending in the European Court.
01 Feb 2007
Popular French Figure Dies
Abbé Pierre, one of the most popular figures in France, and often referred to as someone who embodied the conscience of the country, has died at the age of 94 years.
01 Feb 2007
Financial Help for Starting a New Business in France
If you are thinking of relocating to France and you propose to set up your own business, then you may be able to get relief on the payment of heavy social security contributions.
01 Feb 2007
French Household Insurance Rules to Change
The French Government has announced that it is to introduce major changes to the system of household insurance for natural disasters, such as major storms, flooding and ground movement.
01 Feb 2007
French Local Property Tax Increase
Local property taxes in France are rising steeply and there are large variations in the amount payable across the country.
01 Feb 2007
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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