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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Housing Market Q1 2024

15th April 2024

Estate agents oscillate between caution and optimism on the outlook for the housing market.

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Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

14th April 2024

Buyers can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place for a bank certificate on the origin of funds.

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Coastal Erosion - A Creeping Crisis

11th April 2024

A new government report has identified 500 communes where coastal erosion could make certain areas uninhabitable.

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Taxation of Furnished Rental Income 2023/24

8th April 2024

A generous tax allowance is available this year on income from certain classed furnished rental properties. 

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French Income Tax Payable in 2024

4th April 2024

The amount of income tax payable in France in 2024 at different levels of income and by type of household.

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France's Leaky Water System

2nd April 2024

A new report highlights the scale of leaks in water pipes in France, in the context of increasingly frequent droughts.

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Latent Defects and House Sale

30th March 2024

A recent case in the French courts hinged on the question of 'good faith' over the disclosure of latent defects.

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French Tax Return 2024

28th March 2024

The French government have released the dates for submission of the 2024 income tax return.

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How to Buy French Property as an Unmarried Couple

26th March 2024

What is the best way to buy French property as an unmarried couple?

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Vehicle Digital Insurance Certificates

22nd March 2024

The green vehicle insurance windscreen sticker is being abolished.

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How to Transfer French Property to Children

20th March 2024

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

The Most Beautiful Villages of France

19th March 2024

Where are the most beautiful villages of France?

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Declaration of Property Occupancy 2024

14th March 2024

Property owners in France need to complete the declaration of property occupancy for this year..

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Street Trading Licences

12th March 2024

A street trading licence is required by those who sell their products at markets, fairs, shows and along the roadside.

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