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Latest Articles
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester 2020
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, and get up to six months advertising on our main property portal.
07 Feb 2020
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2019/20
The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2020 on 2019 income.
07 Feb 2020
Short-Term Tenancies in France
There has been a loosening up of France's strict tenancy controls, but there remain significant limitations.
07 Feb 2020
Home Help Services in France
Senior citizens who need domestic and personal assistance may be entitled to help from their departmental council.
07 Feb 2020
Free Tickets for French Village Manchester March 2020
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central, 6th to 8th March.
07 Feb 2020
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Jan 2020
It’s been a volatile start to 2020 for the Pound, trading between interbank levels of €1.16 and €1.19 against the Euro in January, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Feb 2020
Relaxation of 80kph Speed Limit
The French government has relaxed the law on the 80kph speed limit, but the operational advice has emptied it of a great deal of substance.
07 Feb 2020
Sale of Land for Camp Site Annulled
The sale of land for a camp site illustrates the need for vigilance over the statutory survey reports on all French property purchases.
07 Feb 2020
Guide to French Wealth Tax 2020
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to the wealth tax in France for 2020, applicable for the 2019 tax declaration.
07 Feb 2020
Free Roof Insulation to your French Home
Eligible homeowners in France can get their roof space insulated for a symbolic €1.
07 Feb 2020
French Estate Agent Fees
Estate agent fees are falling in France, the result of increased competition and a change in the law.
07 Feb 2020
The Carte Grise Explained
The 'carte grise' is the official vehicle registration document in France.
10 Jan 2020
Public Holidays in France 2020
The 11 public holidays in France for 2020 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
10 Jan 2020
Bargains Under €50,000 Property Picks - January 2020
A selection of bargain properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
10 Jan 2020
Does Off-Peak Electricity Make Sense?
As is the case in many other countries, France offers consumers the option of reduced-rate electricity tariffs based upon the time of the day the supply is being used.
10 Jan 2020
Property Undervalued by Estate Agent
A French estate agent and buyer conspire to defraud sellers of the proper proceeds from the sale of their property.
10 Jan 2020
Herd of Cows a Neighbour Nuisance?
Living in the countryside in France brings many benefits, but it does also mean that you may be obliged to tolerate some of the more unpleasant characteristics of farming activity.
10 Jan 2020
Taxation of Pension Lump-Sums in France
A favourable tax regime exists in France concerning lump sum pension payments, despite some recent trimming of these advantages. Updated Nov 2021.
10 Jan 2020
Prescription Glasses in France
Since 1st January free prescription glasses have been available from opticians in France.
10 Jan 2020
Guide to La Poste 2020
We are pleased to announce the release of our latest guide to the French post office, La Poste.
10 Jan 2020
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