Death in France - Recovery of Social Benefits

24th Sept 2024

Beneficiaries of an estate in France can face a bill for social benefits and residential care services received by a deceased person.

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Builders Liability Insurance and Ancillary Activities

19th Sept 2024

A recent case in the French courts considered the scope of general liability insurance for a builder undertaking works of an ancillary nature.

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Interest Free Loans for Energy Conservation

17th Sept 2024

A new lifetime loan offer has been introduced, alongside an existing interest free loan for energy conservation works.

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How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

12th Sept 2024

By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.

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Local Rates Bills 2024

9th Sept 2024

The overwhelming majority of councils have decided not to impose an increase in the local rates this year.

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Planning Consents and Water Resources

5th Sept 2024

Planning consents in France are increasingly subject to the availability of sufficient water resources in the locality.

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Commercial Property Funds - SCPIs

3rd Sept 2024

Commercial property funds in France popular with individual investors are facing a crisis of confidence.

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Building Work on Rental Properties

29th August 2024

Distinguishing between tax deductible and non-deductible building works carried out by a  landlord on a rental property.

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Valuation of Effects for Inheritance Tax

26th August 2024

What are the rules concerning the valuation of personal and household effects for French inheritance tax?

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Coastal Property Prices

23rd August 2024

Property prices in most coastal areas have started to fall back after the post-COVID frenzy.

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Tontine Purchase or Disguised Gift?

21st August 2024

The ‘tontine’ clause in property sale contracts and the risk of disqualification.

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French Social Security Number

19th August 2024

To be legally resident in France you are required to have a social security number.

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Self-Employed Social Security Contributions

16th August 2024

Those who run a company in France face a change in their social insurance charges from next year.

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Drinking Water and Sewerage Charges

13th August 2024

What is the cost of water and sewerage services in France?

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Apartment Prices in Paris

29th July 2024

In their latest review of the property market in Paris the notaires report a significant fall in sales and prices.

Notaires and Local Planning Searches

26th July 2024

Local planning searches undertaken by notaires are surprisingly unregulated, and often limited.

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Property Market in Coastal Areas 

23rd July 2024

The national association of French estate agents (FNAIM) has published a report on the property market in coastal areas of France.

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14th Feb 2022

The tax breaks available in France to undertake the renovation of older housing for rent. UPDATED 20th July 2024.

French government support for the development of housing has traditionally been to grant tax relief on investment in new housing to rent.

Over the past 30 years there have been a hatful of schemes, all christened after the sponsoring government minister - Perissol, Besson, Robien, Demissine, Borloo, Scellier Duflot, Pinel, and Cosse.

Property Sales to Non Residents

19th July 2024

In line with the general market, sales to foreign non-residents fell last year, as did average sale prices.

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British Nationals Refused Entry to France

16th July 2024

A new report provides an insight on the number of British nationals refused entry to France in 2023, and the reasons given.

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French Driving Licence -  Recovery of Points

13th July 2024

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France's Most Polluted Beaches

10th July 2024

The 93 polluted beaches to avoid this summer.

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French Parliamentary Elections July 2024

8th July 2024

Despite widespread relief that the predicted electoral victory for the extreme right did not materialise, they made substantial gains, and there are choppy waters ahead for France.

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House Prices in Auvergne

4th July 2024

The housing market in Auvergne is one of the cheapest in France.

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Taxe d'Habitation on Second Homes

2nd July 2024

The number of councils who have decided to apply a surtax on the local rates of second homes has risen sharply.

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Divorce, Separation and Financial Responsibilities

27th June 2024

The tax, property rights and obligations of separating couples have been altered by a new law.

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Tax Service for Non-Residents

25th June 2024

The government acknowledges failures in the tax service to non-residents.

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Taxe Foncière Bills by Department 2023

21st June 2024

The French tax authority have published the average annual taxe foncière bills payable in each department.

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Retirement Savings Plan

18th June 2024

The Plan d’Epargne Retraite is a tax efficient savings plan, of interest for both retirement and inheritance planning.

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Which French Electricity Supplier?

14th June 2024

Consumers are spoilt for choice when it comes to electricity suppliers, but choosing one is no easy task.

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Speed Cameras and Offences

11th June 2024

Speed cameras in France have a margin of error, the amount of which depends on the type of camera and vehicle speed.

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Guides to Moving to France

7th June 2024

The release of our updated guides to moving to France.

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Rural House Prices by Department 2023

5th June 2023

After 6 years of growth, rural house prices fell last year, but with significant differences between departments.

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Micro-Entrepreneur Social Security Contributions

3rd June 2024

Micro-entrepreneurs running a business as a profession libérale face an increase in their social security contributions next month.

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Reduction in Unemployment Benefits

30th May 2024

The government have announced a major reform of unemployment benefit.

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Court Orders Demolition of House

28th May 2024

Two recent cases in the French courts illustrate the risks of deviating from the approved plan during construction.

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Insurance Claims for Natural Disasters

23rd May 2024

Homeowners' rights to compensation for subsidence, flooding and other natural disasters have been substantially strengthened.

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Taxe Foncière 2023 - Departments

21st May 2024

New figures give a picture of average rates bills for households in 2023.

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Water Leaks and Reimbursements

18th May 2024

Water authorities in France are under a legal obligation to cap a high bill due to abnormal consumption.

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Ryanair to Close Bordeaux Base

15th May 2024

Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Bordeaux airport, but will flights also end?

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Food Prices in France

13th May 2024

The European Commission has published a comparative study of food and beverage prices across Europe.

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Who Pays the French Wealth Tax?

10th May 2024

The state collected nearly €2 billion in wealth tax last year, so who pays and how much?

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Access to Free Health Care

7th May 2024

Households on a modest income are entitled to free health care in France.

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The Poultry Shed and the Chateau

3rd May 2024

Chateau owners take legal action against proposed installation of poultry shed.

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Neighbour Disputes and Farming Activities

29th April 2024

A new law aims to give farmers more protection from complaints by neighbours - but does it?

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Letting Property in France

27th April 2024

A selection of our articles on letting property in France.

Investing in Property in France

Private Swimming Pool and Owners Responsibility

24th April 2024

A recent case in the courts tests the limits of the legal responsibilities of pool owners.

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Record Rainfall Recharges Water Levels

22nd  April 2024

Most parts of the country should escape a drought this year, say French geological experts.

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French Income Tax Return 2024

19th April 2024

With tax returns to be made next month, here is our guide to income tax in France.

Tax Credit for Home Help

17th April 2024

The tax break for home help services is too generous, says the French national auditor.

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