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Gîte Complex Property Picks - November 2019
A selection of gîte complexes for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Nov 2019
Taxe Foncière 2019
The taxe d’habitation is being abolished for most households, but the taxe foncière is not facing the same fate, so what might you expect to pay this year?
08 Nov 2019
Starting a Business in France: Social Security Contributions
Business start-ups in France which choose the 'régime réel' form of taxation are subject to a particular set of rules for social security contributions.
08 Nov 2019
Buying and Selling French Property in Sterling
Is it possible to use Sterling in a French property sale transaction?
08 Nov 2019
France's Regional TER Train Service
A blistering report by the French national audit office finds France’s regional train network to be seriously degraded, with little time to improve.
08 Nov 2019
Help with French Health Treatment Costs
Two schemes that previously provided financial assistance for health costs have been merged, so how can you benefit?
08 Nov 2019
Abolition of the Taxe d'Habitation
The main developments this year concerning the fast disappearing local residence tax in France, the taxe d’habitation.
08 Nov 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review October 2019
Last month, the pound strengthened on Brexit breakthrough hopes, and the Euro weighted under economic concerns, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Nov 2019
Unemployment Benefit for Business Owners
Self-employed business owners have been granted a right to unemployment benefit in France, albeit bound with some tight conditions.
08 Oct 2019
Brexit: The PETS Travel Scheme
What are the implications for travelling with pets to and from France as a result of Brexit? Updated May 2022.
08 Oct 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review September 2019
Last month, the Pound to Euro exchange rate traded between interbank levels of €1.10 and €1.13 as the currency reacted to Brexit, waning economic data, and central bank action, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Oct 2019
Price of Fruit and Vegetables in France 2019
A comparison of fruit and vegetable prices in France shows big differences between different stores and the markets.
08 Oct 2019
Private Lycée Education in France
Despite the centralised nature of school education in France there are many private lycées in France, which are becoming more popular.
08 Oct 2019
Micro-Entrepreneur Business Start-Up Relief
The relief from social security contributions granted to micro-entreprise start-ups is to be substantially reduced.
08 Oct 2019
French Tax Credit 2019
Despite most 2018 income being exempt from taxation, many of you have told us that you have received a demand for payment of the social charges.
08 Oct 2019
Notaire Negligent on Inheritance Declaration
Notaires are responsible for processing inheritance tax declarations, which they sometimes fail to do expeditiously.
08 Oct 2019
Chateaux Property Picks - October 2019
A selection of chateaux for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Oct 2019
Farmhouse Property Picks - October 2019
A selection of farmhouses for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Oct 2019
Crowds at Birmingham French Village
Hundreds of visitors packed into the French Village in Birmingham last month, in one of the busiest shows on record. Photos.
08 Oct 2019
EDF Electricity Price Increase 2019
Electricity prices from EDF have increased substantially this year, but not because of an increase in their costs.
08 Oct 2019
