IFP Newsletter


Issue 036: 3rd June 2008

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Brits Top List of Second Home Owners in France

British buyers continue to dominate the list of international owners of French property, accounting for around a third of all foreign owned second homes in France, according to a recent French Government study.

Second Home Owners in France


Over €15 million in Counterfeit Euro Notes Recovered

Over €15 million in counterfeit Euro notes were removed from circulation in 2007, so how do you tell a fake from the real thing?

Counterfeit Euro Notes recovered


Does Voluntary Health Insurance Make Sense?

With household budgets under pressure, we consider whether it makes sense to take out voluntary (top-up) health cover, or pay as you go.

Voluntary Health Insurance in France


Blue Flag Flies Over 242 French Beaches in 2008

The prestigious Blue Flag environmental award will fly over 248 beaches in France this year, but what is the value of the award?

Blue Flag over French Beaches


Price of Old Farm Properties Slows in France

The price of old farm properties rose by 6.8% in 2007, down from the previous year, but still ahead of the rise in the general housing market, according to SAFER the French national land agency.

Price of Old Farm Properties


Guide to Household Insurance in France

We are pleased to release the second part of our Guide to Household Insurance, with a consideration of the different types of polices that are available.

Guide to Household Insurance


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