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Small increase in notaire fees for property buyers expected in France
The fee is expected to generate revenue of €30 million a year to fight against coastal erosion
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Taxes, forced heirship and property ownership: Understanding French succession law
Rob Kay, a senior partner at Blevins Franks financial advice group, looks at estate planning
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France's 'Livret A' savings rate set to drop
With a predicted decrease to 2.6%, experts question the viability of France's favourite tax-free savings account
1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.
The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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