FRENCH TAX SEMINAR

 FRENCH TAX SEMINAR

Friday 15th February 2013 10:30 a.m. at the Rozès (32190) village hall - near Vic-Fezensac

By Victoria HEADDON LLB Hons, MD of COMPASS IMMOBILIER

29/01/2013
Click here to read on...

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEW RSS FEED

Subscribe to our new RSS Feed by clicking here

Our RSS feed allows you to easily stay informed by retrieving the latest property listings, price updates, etc.

25/10/2012
Click here to read on...

HARMONISATION OF CROSS-BORDER SUCCESSIONS

 Summary of the recently adopted EU Regulation that harmonises cross-border successions

11/09/2012
Click here to read on...

RECENT CHANGES TO FRENCH PLANNING REGULATIONS

A summary of the recent changes to French planning regulations

09/03/2012
Click here to read on...

SUMMARY OF FRENCH TAX CHANGES IN 2012 - PART 2

A summary of the main tax changes introduced in France in 2012

20/01/2012
Click here to read on...

SUMMARY OF FRENCH TAX CHANGES IN 2012 - PART 1

 A summary of some of the principal tax changes in 2012.

12/01/2012
Click here to read on...

LATEST NEWS: SCELLIER AND CENSI-BOUVARD TAX-SAVING INVESTMENT SCHEMES

The Government, in its latest 2012 austerity plan, has just announced the abolition of the main tax-saving investment scheme known as Scellier. This scheme gives rise to an income tax reduction for investment in new-build property associated with a 9 year lease for property situated in certain geographical areas.

17/11/2011
Click here to read on...

MODIFICATION OF THE INHERITANCE AND GIFT TAX SLIDING SCALE

As of 31st July 2011, the inheritance tax sliding scales have been modified. The modifications essentially concern the raising of the top rate from 40% to 45% for inheritance or gifts between ascendants or descendants, as well as for lifetime (inter vivos) gifts between spouses or PACS partners.

15/11/2011
Click here to read on...

THE FRENCH AUSTERITY PLAN AND ITS IMPACT ON THE PROPERTY MARKET

On 7th November 2011 François Fillon, the French Prime Minister announced the French austerity plan intended to make budget savings and which includes the following measures described in this article, along with an analysis of the possible consequence on the property market

08/11/2011
Click here to read on...

CAPITAL GAINS TAX REFORM: MODIFICATION OF TAPERED RELIEF RULES

The second Rectifying Finance Law for 2011 (Law of 19th September 2011) has reformed capital gains tax by modifying the rules applying to tapered relief.

22/09/2011
Click here to read on...

WEALTH TAX REFORM

Rectifying Finance law for 2011, Law of 29th July 2011: Wealth Tax Reform

22/09/2011
Click here to read on...

REPORTS ON DRAINAGE INSTALLATIONS: OBLIGATORY IN THE EVENT OF SALE

This article details the modifications made to the Water Law of 2006 concerning the obligation to provide a report on non-collective drainage installations upon the sale of real estate property.

30/03/2011
Click here to read on...

ENERGY PERFORMANCE REPORT (DPE): OBLIGATION TO DISPLAY

Summary of the new obligation to display the energy performance classification on all property sales advertising.

17/03/2011
Click here to read on...

COMPASS IMMOBILIER OFFERS A NEW SERVICE – FORMAL PROPERTY VALUATIONS

Compass Immobilier is now able to provide formal property valutations required in the context of gifts, division, ownership, sale, inheritance, divorce, wealth tax (ISF) etc.

01/03/2011
Click here to read on...

FINANCE LAW 2011 - TAX CHANGES (PART 2)

This article summarises the changes in tax rates and allowances regarding capital gains tax and wealth tax following the Finance Law for 2011.

01/03/2011
Click here to read on...

FINANCE LAW 2011 - TAX CHANGES (PART 1)

This article summarises some of the changes in tax rates and allowances which have been introduced following the Finance Law for 2011.

24/02/2011
Click here to read on...

Our Picks
Tucked away in the countryside, yet just over 5 minutes from two villages with all amenities, this stone farmhouse has been beautifully renovated and extended to offer comfortable living with all modern household conveniences. The dwelling of approx. 210 m² habitable surface area comprises 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms as well as a bright and spacious living room of 39 m², a good sized fully fitted kitchen of 27 m², both with access to terraces facing respectively East and South, and a study. A stunning walled in pool area with quality terrace surround and covered entertainment area has recently been completed. The property comes with approx. 5 acres of land, ideal for horses for instance and an outbuilding housing a workshop, utility room and woodshed. From all sides of the property, there are lovely views of the rolling hills.  
Ref: 2026-XML
EUR 495'000
 
This 16th century château replete with historical elements and features is situated in the countryside under 5 minutes to a village with amenities. Approached via a courtyard, the dwelling, of approx. 564 m², comprises 8 bedrooms, including a fantastic round bedroom with domed roof in the watch tower, dining room, living room of 53 m² on the ground floor and a grand reception room with stone fireplace, mezzanine and exposed beams of 63 m² on the first floor, utility rooms, vaulted cellars and kitchen. In addition, on the second floor and the third floor of the tower there are a further 97 m² to be renovated to provide additional living space. The oldest part of the château dates from circa 1530. Historical elements and features include two stone spiral staircases, remarkable triangular red floor-tiles, stained glass windows and hagioscope. Former chapel of 72 m², 'pigeonnier' of 32 m². Central heating fired by wood pellets (boiler fed by a 7 t silo). Hot water production via solar panels. Swimming pool (10x5). Land consisting of garden, orchard, woods and pasture with mature trees of approx. 36,425 m². Additional land of 1.6 ha available to purchase separately. Dry moat protecting the watch tower. Outbuildings, totaling approx. 768 m², including former stables of some 208 m² on the ground with gallery above, workshop of 24 m² and barn of 180 m². Under 5 minutes to a village with good amenities.   
Ref: 2051-XML
EUR 1'155'000