Archived Newsletter Issue 193 : Tuesday 09 January 2018
Inside you will find practical information and advice on French property ownership, visiting France and living in France.
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Property Prices Haute-Savoie
The mountains are omnipresent in Haute-Savoie, making it the premier skiing area in Europe, and one of the most popular areas in France for British holiday home buyers.
09 Jan 2018
Top Newsletter Articles 2017
What were the most popular articles we published in our monthly Newsletter in 2017?
09 Jan 2018
Electricity Suppliers and Tariffs in France
The French electricity giant EDF is losing around 100,000 customers a month to competitors, but the differences in tariffs remain marginal.
09 Jan 2018
Public Holidays in France 2018
The 11 public holidays in France for 2018 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
09 Jan 2018
Non-Resident Foreign Buyers 2006-16
Over the past 10 years one third of non-resident foreign French property buyers have been British, but they are now spending less.
09 Jan 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review December 2017
The end of the year was a bumpy one for the pound to euro exchange rate with Brexit and other European political events creating ups and downs in the market, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
09 Jan 2018
French Bank Phishing Scams and Refund Claims
A recent case in the French courts has strengthened the position of banks who resist the refund of unauthorised payments from a customer account.
09 Jan 2018
Budget Alpine Ski Resorts in France
Our choice of some smaller, charming ski resorts in the Alps which retain their authenticity and affordability.*
10 Dec 2019
MOT Vehicle Tests Toughened in France
The French MOT test is being tightened up this year, alongside an increase in the charge and penalties.
09 Jan 2018
Frog Chorus a Neighbour Nuisance
A couple have been ordered to fill in their pond, after neighbours complained of nuisance caused by croaking frogs.
09 Jan 2018
Ski Properties For Sale in the Alps
A selection of ski properties for sale in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, currently being advertised on SkiPropertyFrance.com.
09 Jan 2018
UK Pays France €250M for Expat Healthcare
The UK government last year signed a cheque for over €250 million in payment for healthcare received by British nationals in France.
09 Jan 2018
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