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New House Sales in France Rise

editor — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 16:47:07 +0000

Tuesday 15 September 2009 Sales of new properties in France grew by 29% in the second quarter of 2009, and there was also a modest rise in prices. According to figures released this month from the French government, developers sold nearly 28,000 new housing units in the second quarter of 2009, an increase of nearly a [...]

Why France is a Tax Haven for Expats

editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:16:31 +0000

Wednesday 15 July 2009 France remains a fiscally attractive relocation destination for many, and getting French health insurance is not difficult. The most fortunate ones are early retirees on government service pensions*, and those who are of retirement age. Although government service pensions are taxed in the UK, recipients are entitled to the tax allowances and reliefs [...]

France Avoids Recession And Defies Economists

editor — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:37:03 +0000

The announcement that the French economy grew by 0.14% in the third quarter of 2008 has baffled the pundits and delighted the government. While Germany, Italy, Britain and the United States have moved clearly into recession, France has managed to grow its economy, albeit by a small amount. With a huge smile on her face, Christine [...]

Sarkozy Announces Rescue Package For French Property Industry

editor — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:09:22 +0000

SATURDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2008 The French government is preparing an economic support plan to rescue the country's Real Estate industry from crisis. President Nicolas Sarkozy said he planned to introduce interest-free loans to finance energy-saving improvements to homes and that the government would buy up to 30,000 new homes to support the construction industry. Sarkozy said that the [...]

French Property Market to Remain Stable

editor — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:26:14 +0000

Overseas property buyers continue to outstrip supply 26.11.2008 11:58:23 It has been revealed that the overseas property hotspots in Southern France are seeing demand from overseas property buyers continue to outstrip supply. (live-PR.com) – The French National Estate Agents Federation (FNEAF) reports that French property prices overall rose by 7.1% in 2006, 3.8% in 2007 and 1.7% [...]

A Good Time To Invest In French Property!

editor — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:35:40 +0000

By: Mark Russell There are three good reasons (Particularly if your base currency is £ sterling) why, if you are considering buying property in France, you should act now. Interest Rates… Interest rates in the UK are falling and if you have spare cash it will be eaten away by inflation as real rates of return [...]

France May Never Be Better Value Than It Is Now!

editor — Mon, 18 Feb 2008 15:31:49 +0000

France may never be better value than it is now. Prices are steady at present but liable to go sharply higher as spring approaches due to borrowing in France being cheaper than ever for French tax payers because of new MIRAS-style tax breaks taking effect, as well as inheritance tax changes, which have freed up [...]

French Tax Reform Boosts Investors

editor — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:28:18 +0000

Potential changes to the French inheritance tax system are set to provide a boon to British investors looking to purchase property in the country, according to estate agent Unique Living. As part of a package of reforms proposed by new president Nicolas Sarkozy, the inheritance tax threshold in France will be trebled. This means only the top [...]

France Population Update – European Champion at Births

editor — Sun, 17 Feb 2008 15:22:55 +0000

The population of France grew by 360,000 last year; and the population is drifting south. France now has the second largest population in Europe, with 63.8 million inhabitants, just behind Germany, and ahead of the United Kingdom (although it has a land mass over twice that of the UK). According to the French statistical agency INSEE, [...]

A Certain Housing Bubble – Not In France!

editor — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 15:09:07 +0000

The uncertainty surrounding the international stock market (French included) is leading more French households towards property investment. With UK property investors being put off by a deflating home market, following Les Français is now distinguishing itself as the most attractive prospect. Despite all the recent headlines about a certain broker, France is not a country of [...]