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.

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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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Guides to Visa's and Moving to France

10th March 2024

Our collection of guides about moving to France.

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Medical Examination for Driving Licence Renewal

9th March 2024

The European Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce compulsory medical examinations for drivers. 

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Paris Property Prices 2023

7th March 2024

Apartment sales are tumbling in Paris, and prices are following suit.

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Calculating House Insurance in France

5th March 2024

How insurers in France calculate premiums on house insurance policies.

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The Cost of a Compromis de Vente

28th February 2024

Is a fee payable on signing a preliminary sales agreement for a property? 

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Complementary Health Insurance Prices 2024

26th Feb 2024

After a large increase in 2023, complementary (top-up) health insurance premiums have continued to soar in 2024.

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Taxation of Rental Income 2023/24

22nd February 2024

The introduction of tougher rules on the taxation of seasonal lettings has been suspended, but probably not for long. 

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Grants for Eco-Friendly Vehicles

20th Feb 2024

The rules on grant aid for the purchase of an energy efficient vehicle have been tightened this year.

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Capital Gains Tax – Former Residents

15th Feb 2024

A court has ruled on the partial exemption from capital gains tax for non-residents.

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Foreign French Property Buyers

13th February 2024

A new report provides some insights into sales of French property to international buyers.

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Electricity Prices 2024

9th February 2024

The regulated tariffs for electricity have increased substantially this month.

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Guides to Moving to France

7th June 2024

The release of our updated guides about moving to France.

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Income Tax Relief 2024

7th Feb 2024

The main main tax allowances, permitted deductions and tax credits that apply in 2024 on 2023 income.

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Where are the Vacant Homes in France?

5th Feb 2024

The number of vacant homes in France has reached a record.

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French Residence Permit Language Test

2nd Feb 2024

The new language requirement to live in France comes with sub-titles, meaning only a few need be too concerned about it.

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Employment Contracts in the English Language

29th Jan 2024

What is the legal status in France of employment contracts written in the English language?

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Second Home Visas Unconstitutional

26th Jan 2024

The French Constitutional Council has ruled that the proposed exemption of British second home owners from normal visa requirements to be unconstitutional.

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Vehicle Registration Taxes in France

24th Jan 2024

What are the vehicle registration taxes that apply in 2024?

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Departmental House Sales 2023

22nd January 2024

House sales fell by an average of 22% last year, but with significant differences between the departments.

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Planning Taxes 2024

17th January 2024

How much might you pay in planning taxes this year?

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Visas for Second Home Owners

15th Jan 2024

Will the Constitutional Council validate a new law granting automatic visas to British second home owners? asks Anaïs PINSON, Avocate.

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