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Following are articles, hints and tips on buying, selling and covering various aspects of France. We will keep you up to date with information on Tax, Inheritance and rental taxation as well as living the French lifestyle.

French Land Registry Plans Go On line
The French tax authorities have recently placed on line the land registry plans, providing yet another useful source of property information for international French property buyers.

New UK flights to France with Flybe
Flybe, Europe’s largest low cost regional airline, launches its first flights of the summer season, bringing 34 new routes to UK travellers, with seats available for booking throughout the summer at www.flybe.com. 

Looking forward to a spectacular 2008
Thank you, clients and agents alike for a wonderful 2007.We are now looking forward to 2008 being even better.We are adding new features to the site, that will be rolled out over the next few months.

 

School holidays in France
School holidays vary throughout the country, so please check the relevant area for the dates of that region, shown below;

Buying property in Southern France

You’ve decided you want to buy a home in Southern France. So what do you need to do next to realise your dream of living over there?

Advantages of a villa with pool in the South of France

If you haven’t got a pool on your villa property and want one please take note…

French property leasebacks: your questions answered

You may have come across leaseback property for sale in France in your property searches. What is this unique French property scheme?

Looking at villas for sale in France

You’re interested in buying a villa in France. It's a good idea to start the process by holidaying in the area where you want to buy.

Buying building land plots in Southern France

You’ve decided to buy a land plot in Southern France. What’s the next step?

French property owned through an SCI: taxation in the UK

UK tax details for buying a French property in an SCI

French gîtes for sale: what you need to know

If gites are your French property choice make sure you do your homework first.

Buying a gîte in France?

Gîte properties offer plenty of opportunity for healthy property investment in France.

Want to live and work in France?

You’re looking at French regions you would like to settle in. You’re also looking at French property for sale in your budget range.

Leaseback properties in France.

Questions about leaseback properties in France.

Financing your new property abroad.

When financing an overseas property, the moving currency market will change the price you pay for your new home.

A tenth of Britons are now moving overseas.

Results show that now a tenth of the British population are moving abroad for a better quality of life....

Sterling/Euro Currency report for June 2006.

Following steady gains made by sterling in early May, the euro recovered some of its losses later in the month as the market factored in the anticipated 25 basis point rate hike expected in early June. It is at this time that the euro is most affordable....

Report from French Notaires.
A report of property prices and region popularity on assesment from traffic through French notaires offices....

Law changes on inheritance, ownership ‘en indivision’, gifts, PACS and changes of matrimonial regime.
New laws for inheritance, ownership, gifts and matrimony, to take effect in January 2007, affecting foreigners and property inheritance in France.

A French succession.
Issues surrounding a French succession and how it operates.......

 Finance law for 2006, income tax, wealth tax and others.
Following are the main changes introduced by the Finance Law for 2006 concerning income tax and wealth tax, as well as other new provisions, read on to see where you stand on your tax this year.

Finance laws for 2006 covering gift and inheritance tax.
Following are a number of reforms in relation to gift and inheritance tax with the principal objective of reducing these taxes. These are the main changes introduced by the Finance Law for 2006.

Swimming pool safety systems.
Now all swimming pools, for personal or rental use must have a safety system to protect the users or face a high penalty.

New laws for lead in homes.
Changes to the lead legislation have now come into force. Read on to see how it will affect your home.

French Calendar Dates
Listing all the French public holiday dates you need for your diary, for 2008 and 2009.

 

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