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French School Calendar 2018/19
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, with the return of a holiday for ascension, which was not granted last year.
06 Sep 2018
Inheritance Planning in France
There may well be no inheritance tax in France between married couples, but it still makes sense to undertake some inheritance planning.
06 Sep 2018
Vineyard Prices in France 2017
Buying a vineyard in France will cost you anything between €5,000 and €5 million a hectare.
06 Sep 2018
The Chateau and the Wind Farm
The visibility of a wind farm is not a sufficient reason to give opponents a right to challenge the planning consent, a French court has ruled.
06 Sep 2018
Launch of New Website
We are pleased to announce the launch of the first phase of our new website, designed to work across all platforms, and with improved navigation and functionality.
06 Sep 2018
French School and University Grants for 2018/19
Details of the school and university student grants for 2018/19 have recently been published by the government.
06 Sep 2018
Wine Festivals in France Autumn 2018
With the grape harvest now having started in France, here are a selection of some of the wine festivals taking place this autumn.
06 Sep 2018
Business Professions in France
Business professions in France each have a distinct legal and fiscal status, but the classification is not always self-evident.
06 Sep 2018
The End of Fixed Telephone Line in France
Orange Telecom have announced the prospective end of fixed telephone lines as they move towards a completely digital network.
06 Sep 2018
Farmland Prices in France 2010-17
A review of the movement of prices for agricultural land in France since 2010 shows only modest increases in most departments.
07 Aug 2018
French Banks Cards - Debit or Credit?
Bank cards in France are now ‘débit’ or ‘crédit’, but the descriptions are imposters.
07 Aug 2018
Coastal Property Prices in France 2018
There have been some significant rises in coastal property prices over the past year, although it has not been an upward wave everywhere.
07 Aug 2018
Gift Tax in France
A tax on 'gifts' applies in France and although allowances are available the process is complicated by the relationship with inheritance laws and taxes.
07 Aug 2018
Holiday Homes and the Taxe d'Habitation
Second homes in some areas of France are subject to a surcharge on their local rates.
07 Aug 2018
Health Charge Under Legal Challenge
The legality of the PUMA annual health charge is to be tested in the French Constitutional Council.
07 Aug 2018
The French Village at Birmingham NEC 2018
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, Birmingham NEC, 21st to 23rd Sept.
07 Aug 2018
Loss of View Amounts to Nuisance
A couple have been successful in their legal action against a neighbour, whose house extension substantially impaired their view of the Pyrenees.
07 Aug 2018
Private Vendor Property Picks - August 2018
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
07 Aug 2018
Notaires and Translation Charges
Notaires are obliged to offer translation support if required, but there are few rules that govern their approach or charges.
07 Aug 2018
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, Birmingham NEC 2018
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.
07 Aug 2018
