Newsletter Issue 143: 07/01/2014

Welcome to the latest issue of our monthly Newsletter.

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 own experiences and queries make a significant contribution to our own knowledge and understanding. You can contact us at the address below.

David Yeates
editor@french-property.com

Affordable Ski Resorts in France 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.
Travel in France 07/01/2014

France and USA Sign Tax Agreement France has signed a bilateral information exchange agreement with the USA, which may well become the model for such exchanges between European countries.
French Taxation 07/01/2014

Early Retirees Lose S1 Health Cover The UK government has confirmed that early retirees relocating abroad will lose access to S1 health cover - probably!
Health in France 07/01/2014

Cross-Border Fines on Driving Offences A European directive has come into force aiming to introduce cross-border fines for driving offences, but in practice the impact seems likely to be very limited.
Travel in France 07/01/2014

Mayors Reap Benefits of Wind Farms Some local politicians appear to be mixing private profit with public duties over the installation of wind farms in their communes.
French Life 07/01/2014

My Ferry Link Wins to Fight Again My Ferry Link has been granted a reprieve by the UK courts, but the standoff with the UK Competition Commission may not yet be over.
Travel in France 07/01/2014

Local Councils and Planning Advice Certificates A certificat d’urbanisme provides formal advice on your entitlement to carry out building works in France, useful at the time of property purchase.
Building & Renovation 07/01/2014

Discover France A selection of lovely properties currently advertised on www.French-Property.com located in beautiful areas of France to discover.
Property Picks 07/01/2014

Sterling/Euro Currency Review December 2013 Sterling fell against the euro throughout the early part of December before recovering losses to finish the year at the psychologically important €1.20* level, sa...
Money in France 07/01/2014

Energy Ratings and French House Prices House prices are increasingly being influenced by the level of their energy rating, according to a recent study by the French notaires.
Property in France 07/01/2014

Premium, Freephone and Emergency Telephone Numb... A use of non-geographic telephone numbers is widespread in France, sometimes free, on other occasions subject to a confusing set of tariffs.**
Money in France 07/01/2014

Building Land Prices in France 2012 The average price of a building plot in France in 2012 was €67m², an increase of 8.1% over 2011, although rural land prices remained relatively static.
French Property Market 07/01/2014

What are the Artisan Professions in France? In order to understand the fiscal and other regulatory framework relating to your business activity, you need to know the sector into which it falls.
Business in France 07/01/2014

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