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Social Security in France for Artists and Authors
The social security arrangements for artists and authors have been changed, as part of a more general reorganisation for all self-employed persons.
07 Feb 2019
Skiing Prices in French Ski Stations
A new study provides an insight into the comparative cost of skiing in around 50 ski stations in France.
07 Feb 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Jan 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate began 2019 at €1.11, before recovering to 20-month highs above the key €1.15 resistance barrier, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Feb 2019
Financial Assistance for Energy Efficiency 2019
Some changes have been introduced this year to the system of tax credits and grants for energy conservation works to the main home.
07 Feb 2019
Merger of French Town Halls
The merger of town halls in France continued apace last year, but the reorganisation looks set to slow down over the next few years.
07 Feb 2019
Livret A Interest Formula Change
Tax free bank savings accounts in France have been hit by changes in the government controlled interest rate formula.
07 Feb 2019
House Building in France in 2018
With the publication of new house-building figures last month, the government appears to be finally conceding the need to give greater priority to renovating the existing housing stock.
07 Feb 2019
Public Holidays in France 2019
The 11 public holidays in France for 2019 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
08 Jan 2019
Access to UK Television in France
Obtaining access to UK television in France is not difficult for most households, although, strictly speaking, it remains illegal to do so.
08 Jan 2019
Private Vendor Property Picks - January 2019
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Jan 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Dec 2018
Sterling began the month at levels of €1.12 versus the Euro (GBP/EUR), but it sank to €.10 last month, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Jan 2019
Top Newsletter Articles 2018
What were the most popular articles we published in our monthly Newsletter in 2018?
08 Jan 2019
French Skiing Properties for Sale
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new ski properties section, with around 2,000 ski chalets and apartments for sale.
08 Jan 2019
End of Geo-Blocking for On-Line Shopping
A new EU regulation prohibits geo-blocking of on-line sales across Europe, a change that will also apply after Brexit.
08 Jan 2019
French Village Seminar Programme Manchester 2019
The seminar programme for the French Village, A Place in the Sun Live, Manchester Central, March 2019.
08 Jan 2019
Free Tickets French Village Manchester March 2019
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Manchester Central, 15th to 17th March.
08 Jan 2019
French Health Record System Goes On-Line
An on-line personal health record system has been introduced, but there remains uncertainty about whether it will be widely used.
08 Jan 2019
Pension Income and Social Charges 2019
There will be four different rates of social charges on pension income in 2019, depending on your income and your status.
08 Jan 2019
Septic Tank Controls in France Inadequate
The French national auditor has called for wholesale reform of the system of statutory control of septic tank installations.
08 Jan 2019
Death Procedures in France
A guide to death procedures in France, prepared in association with the volunteer group Bereavement Support Network.
08 Jan 2019
