Archived Newsletter Issue 159 : Tuesday 03 March 2015
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 experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and undertstanding.
David Yeates
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Social Charges on Non-Residents from EEA Illegal
The European Court has ruled that social charges on the income and capital gains of non-residents from within the EEA is illegal, opening the way for claims by those who have paid such charges.
03 Mar 2015
Uncertain Future for Ski Stations in Pyrenees
Most ski resorts in the Pyrenees are too small and too dependent on local visitors to have a sustainable future, says the French National Audit Office.
03 Mar 2015
Private Property Sales in France - Mar 2015
We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com.
03 Mar 2015
French Banking Difficulties for American Expats
Tax avoidance legislation in the USA is making life more complicated for American expatriates abroad, forcing some to choose between retaining their citizenship or holding a bank account abroad.
03 Mar 2015
French Chateaux Prices Fall 40%
The price of chateaux in France has plumetted, down by around 40% since 2007, according to a leading high end estate agent in France.
03 Mar 2015
Sickness Benefits Reduced for Auto-Entrepreneurs
Entitlement to sickness has been removed to auto-entrepreneurs who earn below a minimum threshold.
03 Mar 2015
French Income Tax and Social Charges Thresholds 2015
The income thresholds that apply before you become liable for income tax in France in 2015, and the new rules that apply to social charges on pension income.
03 Mar 2015
Seller Misled Buyer Over Land
A court has annulled the sale of a building plot as the seller misled the buyers over the planning status of the land.
03 Mar 2015
Low Cost Mobile Phone Tariffs in France
If you are an infrequent mobile phone user in France there are now a number of attractive low-cost usage tariffs available.
03 Mar 2015
New Powers for SAFER Rural Land Agency
The role of the French rural land agency SAFER has been increased, with new powers of pre-emption given to the agency.
03 Mar 2015
Storm Fallen Trees Constitutes Neighbour Nuisance
A French court has ruled that a property owner could not claim ‘act of God’ for damage caused to their neighbour’s property by fallen trees during a storm.
03 Mar 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review February 2015
February saw sterling adding to already impressive gains made against the euro since the beginning of the year, says Ben Scott.
03 Mar 2015
Early Retirees Being Accepted for Health Cover
Although it is a mixed picture, your e-mails indicate that many local health authorities are continuing to accept early retirees into the health system.
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