Archived Newsletter Issue 161 : Tuesday 05 May 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 understanding.
David Yeates
editor@french-property.com
House Prices in France 2014
The notaires have recently published their review of the French property market in 2014 for each department of France.
05 May 2015
French Tax Credits, Reductions and Allowances
There are a confusing range of terms to explain the tax breaks to which taxpayers in France may be eligible.
05 May 2015
The French Village at London Olympia 2015
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live exhibition at London Olympia, 8th to 10th May.
03 Apr 2015
Elderly Persons French Tax Allowance
Elderly and disabled persons on a modest income in France benefit from an enhanced personal income tax allowance.
05 May 2015
Inheritance in France under European Succession Law
A new European wide succession law comes into effect in August, so what are the implications for owners of French property?
05 May 2015
MyFerryLink Bids 'Not Satisfactory'
The uncertainty over the future of the cross-channel ferry service MyFerryLink continues, with Eurotunnel finding it difficult to dispose of the company.
05 May 2015
Complementary and Private Health Insurance Policies
Complementary health insurance policies and private health insurance policies are not the same.
05 May 2015
Languedoc Property Picks - May 2015
We have made a selection of sunny Languedoc properties for sales currently advertised on French-Property.com.
05 May 2015
An Assurance Vie or a Good Imitation?
Taking out an assurance vie policy is a potentially attractive investment product in France, but you need to be careful about how you select your provider, says Duncan Campbell.
05 May 2015
Dry Rot Obliges Seller to Pay Damages
A couple who purchased a property in France in which they later discovered dry rot have successfully sued the seller for compensation.
05 May 2015
Public Enquiry Rejects South West TGV Lines
A major public inquiry into two proposed high-speed train lines in the South West of France has come out against the plans.
05 May 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review April 2015
Sterling gained against the euro throughout the majority of April despite sharp drops at both the beginning and end of the month, says Ben Scott.
05 May 2015
Second Homes and Local Tax Exemption
Second home owners liable for the taxe d'habitation surcharge can gain exemption if they are unable to let or sell the property, although only in limited circumstances.
05 May 2015
Inheritance Planning and Gift Procedures in France
There are several types of gift procedure in France that can be used for inheritance planning, but their use needs careful consideration.
05 May 2015
For Whom the Cow Bell Tolls
A couple who brought a legal action against a farmer about noise nuisance from a cow bell have lost their case in the French courts.
05 May 2015
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