Archived Newsletter Issue 171 : Thursday 03 March 2016
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 understanding.
David Yeates
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Right of Residence in France
The right of residence and to health cover in France for early retirees is rather less clear in law than the European Commission would like us to believe.
03 Mar 2016
The French Village at Manchester Central
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at Manchester Central, 11th to 13th March.
03 Feb 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
Transparency on Ten Year Building Guarantee
The French government have issued a standard form of ten year building guarantee declaration that must now be used by all building professionals.
03 Mar 2016
House Building in France in 2015
New house building in mainland France increased marginally by 0.4% last year to 335,000, after having fallen in the two previous years.
03 Mar 2016
Income Tax Relief in France for Children
Financial support to an impecunious adult child is tax deductible in France, whatever their age, marital status or place of residence.
03 Mar 2016
France's Empty Homes
There are 2.8 million empty homes in France and their location provides a useful indicator of just where the best bargains may be found.
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
Departmental Population Densities in France
France has a population density less than half that of the UK, and there are a host of departments from which to choose if you prefer to be far from the madding crowd.
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
Managing an Inherited Property in France
The process of managing an inherited property in France shared between two or more owners is not infrequently a source of dispute.
03 Mar 2016
Private Vendors Property Picks - March 2016
A selection of properties for sale from by private owners, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
03 Mar 2016
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