sexta-feira, 3 de agosto de 2012

Rich selling luxury mansions to escape tax extraordinary Hollande

 
The intention of the French President Francois Hollande to apply a surcharge of 75% on annual income over one million euro is taking on big fortunes to leave France.

According to the Agency Sotheby's International, sales of houses and luxury villas in France increased sharply since Hollande was elected to the Elysee.

"In April there was a stop of sales, while not yet know the results of the presidential election. Since June, the market has become highly active," having already been sold "over one hundred properties with a value exceeding 1.7 million euros each, "said the magazine 'Atlantico' Krafit Alexander, chairman of Sotheby's.

The real estate industry analysts note that people with higher incomes seek to escape the big tax hikes socialist government. Most are looking for a 'refuge' in the UK, whose prime minister, David Cameron, said extending the "red carpet" to all the millionaires who leave France.

As a result, demand for homes in London by French citizens increased by 32% since the election of Hollande, being particularly sought after properties that cost more than six million.

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