Changes to Planning Application procedures
On 01 October 2007 changes were made to the procedures for Planning Applications in France; the Permis de Construire, Declaration de Travaux and Notice de Demolition among others. I am indebted to Laurence Daurignac for allowing me to print her article here.
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Latest News on TVA
Recent decisions by the French tax authorities have tightened the rules for the reduced rate of Tva applied to construction projects. Don't get caught out! The higher rate of 19.6% will apply to all but the smallest projects.
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Recent News
On Wednesday 1st February 2006, France agreed, with other European member states, to prolong the dual rates of tva (vat) which have been effective there for a number of years. The reduced rate of 5,5%tva on construction work to existing dwellings will be retained until 2007, to be reviewed and possibly extended to 2010. Read the article in french from Le Monde.
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Property to let and holiday Gîtes
We have a small selection of properties on which we have worked, that are to let by their owners. If you wish to find holiday accommodation in France, please contact the owners direct.
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Building in France
How much will it cost? It depends on the floorspace, and how much you want to work on the project yourself. Allow a bit for contingencies, and remember professional and planning fees.
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Understanding your quote
The way building quotations are presented is different in France in comparison with the UK. Make sure you understand the difference!.
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