Newsletter Issue 159: 03/03/2015

Welcome to the latest issue of the French Property Newsletter.

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
editor@french-property.com

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 w...
French Taxation 03/03/2015

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.
Travel in France 03/03/2015

Private Property Sales in France - Mar 2015 We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com.
Property Picks 03/03/2015

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 hol...
Money in France 03/03/2015

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.
French Property Market 03/03/2015

Sickness Benefits Reduced for Auto-Entrepreneurs Entitlement to sickness has been removed to auto-entrepreneurs who earn below a minimum threshold.
Business in France 03/03/2015

French Income Tax and Social Charges Thresholds... 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.
French Taxation 03/03/2015

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.
Property in France 03/03/2015

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.
Money in France 03/03/2015

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.
Property in France 03/03/2015

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.
Property in France 03/03/2015

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.
Money in France 03/03/2015

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.
Health in France 07/10/2014

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