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Heading to France’s ski resorts has just become that bit easier after an airline has announced the launch of a new flight headed straight from the UK to the mountains.

Tourists are expected to flock to the resort of Chambrey over the ski season when Astraeus Flystar introduces direct flights from Gatwick airport.

Head to the slopes

Skiers and snowboarders often choose to head to the slopes of France over neighbouring European ski resorts as it is not only closer but provides some of the best runs in Europe.

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Many people dream of retiring to France but are concerned that they will struggle to go back and forth to the UK and visit friends and family.

But heading across the English Channel has just been made that bit easier with tickets for the new St Pancras-based Eurostar going on sale this week.

Although the train has been travelling to and from France for 13 years from Waterloo, it is yet to depart from its new home in north London and looks set to see thousands more holidaymakers head to Europe.

First train departing soon

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French leaseback property is particularly popular with Brits who are investing in ski resorts, one expert has claimed.

Ewan McGarrie, chief executive of Property Investment.co.uk, said that the scheme was becoming increasingly attractive to those who were buying on the slopes - particularly in France.

Guaranteed rental income

French leaseback provides the owner with a guaranteed rental income by leasing the property back to a management company who will let it at an agreed rent. In general, the initial lease is for nine to 11 years.

Mr McGarrie said of leaseback: "That’s getting a very popular choice for people because the property is managed …

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Retiring to France
can be one of the most satisfying moves of a person’s life but to make sure it all goes smoothly, it is a good idea to double check some of the legal issues which may arise.

According to Heyday, a membership organisation for Brits approaching retirement, many older people head overseas without getting a firm grip on the potential pitfalls beforehand.

Laws differ in UK and France

Alisa Ogilvie, director of Heyday, said that some people assume that the laws in the UK and France are the same and do not, therefore take into …

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A rental expert has said that Brits considering purchasing a buy-to-let property in France should think about the sort of people they want to attract before they seal the deal, Assetz reports.

Ross Elder, managing director of short-term rental website Holiday Lettings, said: "House prices are increasing in France, but as long as the investor purchases and furnishes a property to meet the demographic of the visitors to that location, there should be potential for attracting holidaymakers and achieving a return on investment."

Buy-to-let in the south

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The dream of investing in overseas property has now become a reality for nearly £1 million Brits, many of who choose to buy a home in France.

But it seems that many people are getting themselves into difficulties because they are not up to speed on issues regarding French law, taxes and potential financial risks.

Know your French finance

Speaking to the Daily Telegraph, Ian Luder of accountants Grant Thornton said that he "never ceased to be amazed" by the risks people took when buying abroad and that more care needed to be taken regarding financial, tax and legal considerations.

Inheritance tax, for example, …

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