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Money & Finance
Sterling Volatility Continues Amid Referendum Uncertainty
April proved to be another volatile month for euro buyers as sterling tested the lowest levels for nearly two years against the euro before recovering during the second half of the month, says Ben Scott.
03 May 2016
Top On-Line Banks in France
The on-line banks in France continue to show significant growth, but the challenge to the High Street chains is somewhat illusory.
03 May 2016
French Mortgage Rates Fall to Under 2%
Mortgage rates in France fell last month below 2%, an historic low.
03 May 2016
Sterling Decline Against Euro Gathers Pace
March proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling continued its recent losses due to concerns ahead of the UK referendum, says Ben Scott.
05 Apr 2016
Declaration of Foreign Bank Accounts
A British national has been fined €13,500 by the French tax authority for not declaring three bank accounts held abroad.
03 Mar 2016
La Poste Tariffs 2016
La Poste letter delivery prices have been increased by an average of 3.6% this year, although parcel delivery rates within Europe remain unchanged.
03 Mar 2016
Sterling in Free Fall over Brexit
February proved to be an extremely disappointing month for euro buyers as concerns grew about UK political stability, writes Ben Scott.
03 Mar 2016
Transfer of Car Ownership in France
A summary of the procedures for the transfer and registration of car ownership in France.
03 Feb 2016
Legal Aid in France 2016
The income thresholds to obtain legal aid in France have been increased by 6% for 2016.
03 Feb 2016
Sterling Weakness Continues Amid Global Uncertainty
January proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling continued its recent losses against the euro, writes Ben Scott.
03 Feb 2016
Smart Electricity Meters in all Homes
A programme for the installation of smart electricity meters in all homes in France is being rolled out.
06 Jan 2016
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Dec 2015
Sterling found itself under significant pressure against the euro in December, falling to a 10-week low of €1.3480, whilst trading at an average rate of just €1.3775 for the month, says Ben Scott.
06 Jan 2016
Parcel Delivery Firms in Price Fixing Ring
The French competition authority has handed down fines totalling €672 million on parcel delivery firms in France, whom they have snared operating a price fixing ring.
06 Jan 2016
Making a Will in France
Our article last month on the new succession framework in Europe prompted many mails from you about making a will in France.
06 Jan 2016
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Nov 2015
November proved to be another positive yet volatile month for euro buyers as sterling continued recent gains against the euro, despite a downgrade in both UK inflation and growth forecasts from the Bank of England, says Ben Scott.
03 Dec 2015
Mobile Phone Network in France
There remain many rural areas in France without a mobile phone network, and official figures understate the real extent of the problem.
03 Dec 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Oct 2015
October proved to be an extremely volatile month for euro buyers as sterling recovered from a disappointing start to the month, to touch 10-week highs against the single currency, says Ben Scott.
04 Nov 2015
Banking Charges in France 2015
How much does it cost each year to hold a bank account in France and which banks offer the lowest charges?
02 Oct 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Sept 2015
September proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling failed to recover any losses experienced during August before steadily declining in the second half of the month, says Ben Scott.
02 Oct 2015
False Promise of French Markets?
There are many good reasons for shopping at a local French market, but lower prices and local produce cannot always be one of them.
02 Sep 2015
