Archived Newsletter Issue 127 : Thursday 04 October 2012
Inside you will find general news on France, as well as information and advice about buying property and living in France.
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David Yeates
editor@french-property.com
Why Does the Euro Remain so strong?
Sterling traded positively against the euro at the start of the third quarter, but later lost ground due to deteriorating economic conditions in the UK, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
04 Oct 2012
The British are Buying!
Thank you to the hundreds of you who visited us at our French Village, at the NEC Birmingham last weekend.
04 Oct 2012
Budget Measures for 2013
A number of tax increases are contained in the recently published draft budget for 2013, including an increase in social security contributions for auto-entrepreneurs.
04 Oct 2012
Obtaining a French Driving Licence
What are the regulations and the application process to change your existing driving licence for a French version?
04 Oct 2012
Notaire Fails in Duty of Care to Purchaser
A notaire who failed to draw the attention of a purchaser to an easement adversely affecting a property has been found guilty of professional negligence.
04 Oct 2012
Property Picks October 2012
We have made a selection of great properties in the Midi-Pyrenees currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
04 Oct 2012
Best Mobile Phone Offers in France 2012
The cost of running a mobile phone in France has fallen substantially this year. We review the best offers.
04 Oct 2012
Reform of French Primary School Calendar
While a debate currently takes place in the UK about school examinations, it’s a rather different pedagogical topic hitting the headlines in France.
04 Oct 2012
Appeals Against Refusal of Health Cover
What is the legal basis for an early retiree to appeal against refusal of health cover in France?
04 Oct 2012
Three Deaths in One Weekend of La Chasse
It has been a inauspicious start to the season of la chasse in France with three deaths in one weekend.
04 Oct 2012
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