Archived Newsletter Issue 169 : Wednesday 06 January 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
editor@french-property.com
Top Ten Articles 2015
The top ten articles from our monthly Newsletter that attracted the highest level of interest from readers in 2015.
06 Jan 2016
Auto-Entrepreneur Business Registration
Setting up as an auto-entrepreneur in France used to be a very easy and inexpensive process, but it is beginning to lose some of that imperative.
06 Jan 2016
Good Value Ski Resorts in France 2016
The cost of ski passes at different resorts in France can vary by a factor of three, but enjoying some good skiing need not necessarily cost a fortune.
06 Jan 2016
Planning Permission and Easements
Planning permission in France is always granted subject to the private property rights of others.
06 Jan 2016
Social Charges Maintained in 2016
A change in the law maintains social charges on the rental income and capital gains of non-residents and others not affiliated to the French social security system.
06 Jan 2016
Completion Dates in French Property Sale Contracts
When the scheduled date for completion on a sale passes with completion not having taken place it does not normally mean the contract is null and void.
06 Jan 2016
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Dec 2015
Sterling found itself under significant pressure against the euro in December, falling to a 10-week low of €1.3480, whilst trading at an average rate of just €1.3775 for the month, says Ben Scott.
06 Jan 2016
Parcel Delivery Firms in Price Fixing Ring
The French competition authority has handed down fines totalling €672 million on parcel delivery firms in France, whom they have snared operating a price fixing ring.
06 Jan 2016
Smart Electricity Meters in all Homes
A programme for the installation of smart electricity meters in all homes in France is being rolled out.
06 Jan 2016
French Income Tax Reduction 2016
The government have increased the income tax rebate that is granted to households who are likely to face marginal imposition in 2016.
06 Jan 2016
Making a Will in France
Our article last month on the new succession framework in Europe prompted many mails from you about making a will in France.
06 Jan 2016
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