Archived Newsletter Issue 221 : Tuesday 05 May 2020
Once again this month the news from France is inevitably dominated by the Covid-19 crisis.
With the pandemic now in retreat, there is to be an easing of the lockdown, so we provide details of the plan announced by the government.
In addition, we have an in-depth review of the SAFER right of pre-emption on rural property, together with other articles on French property ownership.
Thank you for all your enquiries we have received over the past couple of months. Our apologies if we have not yet been able to get back to you, but we are gradually working our way through them.
David Yeates
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Covid-19 France - Relaxation of Lockdown
The French government have announced a cautious and conditional plan for easing the lockdown, commencing 11th May.
05 May 2020
Covid-19 France - Departmental Figures
An analysis of the current number of Covid-19 cases in France by department.
05 May 2020
Covid-19 in France – Job Retention Scheme
A Covid-19 government funded job retention scheme is in place to enable employers to keep employees on the payroll.
05 May 2020
Covid-19 - Return to School in France
French children are to return to school from 12th May, against the advice of government scientists, so how will it be done?
05 May 2020
Chateaux Property Picks - May 2020
A selection of Chateaux for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
05 May 2020
House Prices in France 2019
The notaires have recently published their figures for the movement in house prices for 2019, for each department of France.
05 May 2020
Seller Hid Dry Rot from Buyer
A salutary warning to buyers of French property located in an area where the statutory parasitic survey does not apply.
05 May 2020
Renovation Property Picks - May 2020
A selection of renovation projects on period properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
05 May 2020
Property Sale Deemed a Taxable Gift
The sale of a life-annuity property is re-qualified as a gift, with substantial tax implications for the buyer.
05 May 2020
SAFER Right of Pre-emption
Is it possible to get around the right of pre-emption held by SAFER, the French agricultural land agency, over rural land and property? UPDATED Nov 2023.
05 May 2020
Holiday Apartment Owners in Mortgage Difficulties
Investors in holiday apartment complexes in France urge government intervention over mortgages as rents dry up.
05 May 2020
Claiming a Reduction in Car Insurance in France
As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic you may be able to obtain a reduction in your vehicle insurance policy.
05 May 2020
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