Archived Newsletter Issue 150 : Wednesday 02 July 2014
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France, and living in France.
We are always interested in hearing from you as your own experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding.
David Yeates
editor@french-property.com
End of French House Price Cycle?
House prices in France are set to fall gradually for up to the next 10 years, according to two French economists.
02 Jul 2014
French Tax Reductions Planned for 2014
Income tax and social security contributions are to be reduced this year for millions of households and businesses.
02 Jul 2014
French Village NEC Birmingham Oct 2014
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live, NEC Birmingham, 3rd - 5th Oct.
02 Jul 2014
Planning Controls on Furnished Holiday Lettings
Second home owners in large towns and cities of France are required to obtain the consent of their local council to use of the property for furnished holiday lettings.
02 Jul 2014
French Farmhouse Prices in 2013
The French rural land agency SAFER have published their annual review of the property market, providing an insight into country house prices and international buying activity.
02 Jul 2014
Does the Installation of Solar Panels Make Sense?
The installation of solar panels on your French property is a tempting proposition for many owners, but the rewards are long-term, and it is not without risk.
12 Aug 2021
French Tax Credit for UK Rental Income
Rental income from property in the UK benefits from a tax credit against liability to tax in France, irrespective of whether any income tax is actually paid in the UK.
02 Jul 2014
Vineyard Prices in France 2013
Vineyard prices rose by an average of 1.5% in 2013, but it was a very mixed year in which few generalisations are possible.
02 Jul 2014
Notaires Must Offer Interpreting Support
A French court has ruled that notaires are obliged to offer interpreting support to international clients.
02 Jul 2014
Sterling/Euro Currency Review June 2014
June saw Sterling make significant gains against the euro, as the outlook for interest rates for the Bank of England and European Central Bank continue to diverge, much to the benefit of euro buyers, says Ben Scott.
02 Jul 2014
French Inheritance Taxes and Capital Gains Tax
Trying to keep down inheritance taxes to a minimum does risk later coming back to bite inheritors.
02 Jul 2014
Turbulence Over Wind Power Charges
Wind power electricity tariffs have been judged to be illegal, but there will be no change in your French electricity bill for the extra charges you pay for it.
02 Jul 2014
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