Archived Newsletter Issue 188 : Tuesday 08 August 2017
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Principal Residence and French Capital Gains Tax
A recent case in the French courts considered the definition of the ‘principal residence’ for the purposes of exemption from capital gains tax.
08 Aug 2017
The French Village at Birmingham NEC 2017
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Birmingham NEC 22nd to 24th Sept.
08 Aug 2017
The Price of Farmland in France
The price of agricultural land in France ranges on average from €2K/hectare up to €17K/hectare, and price movements last year were just as varied.
08 Aug 2017
Calculating the Surface Area of a French Property
Just what is the legal surface area of a property in France depends on the purpose for which the calculation is required.
08 Aug 2017
Wind Farms in France
The French government have an ambitious national wind farm programme, but one that is hotly contested.
08 Aug 2017
Networking for Business Start-Up
Take time to network in setting up your business in France, says Sally Stone of LBV Bons Voisins.
08 Aug 2017
Service Charges in Apartments in France 2016
The annual service charge for an apartment in France rose 4% last year, according to a recently published survey.
08 Aug 2017
Court Orders Demolition of Illegal Chateau
A French court has ordered the demolition of a 3000m2 chateau on the French Riviera, constructed without planning permission.
08 Aug 2017
Transport Costs and Health Treatment in France
Travel costs for health treatment are, under certain conditions, covered in full or in part by the health system in France.
08 Aug 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review July 2017
The pound softened against the euro in July as data painted a less rosy picture for the UK economy, while the Eurozone recovery steamed ahead, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Aug 2017
Ryanair and Beauvais Airport Contract 'Illegal'
Ryanair is in the soup again with the French national auditor, who claims their deal with Beauvais Airport is illegal.
08 Aug 2017
Who Pays Wealth Tax in France?
Who pays the wealth tax in France and where do they live?
08 Sep 2021
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC 2017
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
08 Aug 2017
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