Inheritance Fraud by Notaire

14th March 2023 A notaire found guilty of a €1 million inheritance fraud has been given a 10-year prison sentence.

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Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)

11th March 2023 What is  a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), and it is a useful legal vehicle to buying French property?    

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Making Sense of French Property Prices

8th March 2023 Property price data available on-line illustrates the difficulties of understanding the rural housing market in France.

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Home Energy Efficiency Grants 2023

6th March 2023 The French government are making much of the grants system for home energy efficiency, but in practice they are reducing the number of eligible households and the works for which grants are available.

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Freeze on New Planning Consents

28th February 2023

New planning consents have been suspended for 5 years in the Var, due to severe drought in the department.

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Taxation of Holiday Rentals

27th February 2023 Tax breaks for landlords of furnished rental properties are under review.

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Rural Business Development Grant

23rd February 2023

The government have launched a grants scheme to encourage the growth of commercial businesses in rural areas.

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Health Insurance for Visa to France

21st February 2023 What are the rules concerning health insurance for a long-stay visa to France?

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Occupying Property Before Completion

20th Feb 2023 A recent court case highlights the pitfalls of allowing the buyer of a property to move in before the sale has been completed.

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Declaration of Property Occupancy

16th Feb 2023

The French government now require all owners to declare the occupancy status of their property.

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Electricity Prices in France 2023

14th Feb 2023 The French government have once again acted to cap price increases for electricity.

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Surtax on Second Homes

11th February 2023 The proposed increase in the taxe d’habitation on second homes has been delayed until 2024.

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Micro-Entrepreneur Rates and Thresholds 2023

9th February 2023 The social insurance rates and turnover thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs have been revised for 2023.

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Reform of Unemployment Benefits

6th February 2023 The rules on unemployment benefit have been toughened, although it remains one of the most protective schemes in Europe.

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Housing Market in the Paris Region

3rd February 2023

Paris goes against the regional tide of the housing market in the Ile-de-France.

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Best Places to Live in Brittany

30th January 2023

The small town of Pont-l'Abbé in the Finistère comes tops a review of the best places to live in Brittany.

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How to Transfer French Property to Children

26th January 2023 Creating distinct legal interests in property is a common inheritance planning strategy in France, so how does it work?

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French Health Card Goes Digital

24th January 2023

A digital health card is being introduced, but plastic card holders need not panic.

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Vehicle Registration Taxes 2023

22nd January 2023 The taxes payable on registering a vehicle in France.

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Pesticide Spraying Near Homes

20th January 2023

France's highest administrative court has ordered the government to take tougher action to limit the use of pesticides near homes.

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Tax Free Bank Savings Rate Increases

18th January 2023

Rate rises on tax-free savings accounts now make them 'best buy' products.

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French Bank Charges 2023

16th January 2023 Increases in bank charges in France have been capped this year, but the services for which banks impose a charge is growing.

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Guide to Postal Services in France

13th January 2023

In a digital age, La Poste is having to reinvent itself.

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French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2023

11th January 2023

The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay French income tax in 2023 on 2022 income.

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Best Mediterranean Seaside Towns

Best Mediterranean Seaside Towns

9th January 2023

The department of Pyrénées-Orientales dominates in a review of the best Mediterranean seaside towns to live for retirees.

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French Public Holidays 2023

6th Jan 2023

The 11 public holidays in France for 2023 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.

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Social Charges Pension Income Thresholds 2023

5th January 2023

The pension income thresholds for social charges have been increased this year.

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How Much Income to Live in France?

2nd January 2023

A new study has calculated the income needed to live a 'decent' life in France.

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Gift Tax in France

21st Dec 2022

Although you are unlikely to be liable for gift tax at Christmas, there are a myriad of rules around making substantial gifts.

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Tax Credit for Gardening Services

Tax Credit for Gardening Services

19th Dec 2022

Tax relief is available for those who need assistance with garden maintenance.

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Investing in a Ski Property in France

16th Dec 2022 Investing in a ski property in France can be very profitable, but where to invest?

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The Return of Mandatory Mask Wearing?

13th Dec 2022

With a triple epidemic of Covid, bronchitis and flu in France, there are increasing calls for the obligatory wearing of masks.

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Fees for Assurance Vie

11th Dec 2022

Fees for assurance vie policies are under fire from the French banking and insurance regulator.

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Luxury Homes Market in France

Luxury Homes Market in France

8th Dec 2022

After having stalled during the health crisis, estate agents in France are reporting the return of international buyers to the luxury homes market.

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Property Sale Contract Declared Invalid

6th Dec 2022

A French property buyer wins damages against an estate agent for a sale contract improperly drawn up.

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Living Standards in France

3rd Dec 2022

The measures taken to preserve living standards over the past two years have borne fruit, says a new study.

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House Prices in Pyrénées-Orientales

House Prices in Pyrénées-Orientales

29th Nov 2022

The notaires in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Occitanie have published a review of the housing market in the department.

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Tax Levels in France

27th Nov 2022

A new study compares the level of taxation in France with other countries in Europe.

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House Market in France in Landing Zone

24th Nov 2022

As inflation and interest rates rise, the French housing market has started to slow.

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Taxe d’Habitation on Second Homes

22nd Nov 2022

More councils have been given the power to impose a surtax on second homes, but it is a measure whose impact has to date been marginal.

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Housing Improvement Grant Application Process

18th Nov 2022

The French Ombudsman has heavily criticised the 'MaPrimeRénov' home improvement grant application process.

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Business Registration in France

15th Nov 2022

The system of business registration in France is all about to change.

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House Prices in Herault 2022

13th Nov 2022

The notaires in the department of Herault, Occitanie have published a review of house prices in the department.

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Social Charges, S1s and Exemptions

10th Nov 2022

S1 holders and others are winning claims for exemption from social charges, but confusion about the rules continues to exist.

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Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

7th Nov 2022

Seller obliged to sell on the basis of exchange of mails with potential buyer.

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Lights Go Out in France?

4th Nov 2022

The energy crisis is obliging the government and local authorities to adopt more stringent controls on commercial and public lighting.

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New Plan to Fight Wildfires

31st Oct 2022

After an unprecedented summer of wildfires in France, the government has set about building a fire and rescue service fit for the future.

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Taxe Foncière and Supplementary Levies

28th Oct 2022

The 'taxe foncière' is the main local rates tax in France, which actually comprises several different levies.

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Winter Tyres in France

25th Oct 2022

As winter draws near, all vehicles in mountain areas of France must be equipped with snow tyres or carry chains.

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House Insurance Claim Exceeds Value of Property

21st Oct 2022

What happens with an insurance claim when the cost of proposed remedial works to a house exceeds the value of the property?

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