Taxe Foncière 2023

31st August 2023

Local councils have decided their property tax levels for 2023, with most remaining unchanged, but there is a twist.

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Bank Savings Plans in France

29th August 2023

With interest rates in France having increased recently, fixed rate minimum term savings accounts are starting to look more attractive.

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Resident Permits to US Citizens

25th August 2023

The number of resident permits granted to US citizens has hit an all-time record, exceeding the number granted to those from the UK.

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Installation of a Swimming Pool

11th August  2023

What are the regulations governing the installation of a below or above ground swimming pool?

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Electricity Prices Increase by 10%

8th August 2023

Electricity prices increased by 10% this month, but prices in France remain below the European average.

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Water and Sewerage Charges

4th August 2023

A new report reviews the level of water and sewerage charges in France.

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Security of Tenure of Elderly Tenants

1st August 2023

The French Constitutional Court confirms the protected status of elderly tenants.

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France's Tourist Accommodation Tax

28th July 2023

How does the taxe de séjour operate and how much does it cost?

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Sales Contracts and Septic Tanks

26th July 2023

When the septic tank is found to be non-compliant.

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Medical Assessments and French Driving Licences

24th July 2023

A medical condition or licence suspension can mean having to pass a medical examination to retain a licence.

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Best Places to Live in France for 50+

23rd July 2023

A team of academics in France have mapped out where best to live in your mature years.

The Penalty Clause in Property Sale Contracts

21st July 2023

A sale and purchase contract will always contain a penalty clause, but enforcing it is rarely a formality.

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House Prices Brittany

19th July 2023

The notaires in Brittany have published a review of the region's housing market.

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Retirement Homes in France – Who Pays?

17th July 2023

Residential care is not cheap, and children are often required to pay some of the costs.

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Vehicle Low-Emission Zones

14th July 2023

Changes have been announced to low-emission zones in cities, but the rules remain the same.

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Furnished Lettings and Value Added Tax

12th July 2023

A new ruling in the French courts puts into question the law around VAT on furnished lettings.

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Working Visas and Loss of Employment

10th July 2023

What rules apply in France to those on an employment visa who lose their job?

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French Housing Market Q1/23

7th July 2023

Several major estate agents in France have published their latest perspective on the housing market.

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Farming Licence Requalified as a Tenancy

5th July 2023

A recent case in the French courts highlights the risks of letting your local 'friendly' farmer use your land.

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3rd July 2023

The level of service charges paid by owners of apartments in France, by size and department.

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Notaires and Wills

29th June 2023

Notaires have proposed simplifying the currently onerous process of making a will.

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Terminating French Service Contracts

27th June 2023

Terminating French insurance, telecoms, and electricity contracts has been made easier.

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Declaration of Property Occupancy

24th June2023

The government have extended the deadline for completion of the declaration of occupancy until the end of July.

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Tax Controls on Micro-Entrepreneurs

23rd June 2023

Government to reinforce tax controls on micro-entrepreneurs.

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Sunniest Departments in France

20th June 2023

The top twenty sunniest departments in France, plus the hottest, coldest, driest and wettest.

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Taxe d'Habitation Surtax

19th June 2023

The government have published the list of councils permitted to impose a surtax on the taxe d'habitation.

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Housing Crisis – What Crisis?

16th June 2023

Talk of a ‘housing crisis’ is widespread in France, but just what is the problem?

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Remote Working in France and Visitor Visas

14th June 2023

What are the rules about remote working in France on a long-stay visitor visa?

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Energy Audits on Sale Properties

12th June 2023

The implications of obligatory energy audits on properties for sale are starting to cause concern among property professionals.

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Estate Agent Fees in France

9th June 2023

The French competition authority has declared that estate agent fees are too high, and that reform of the profession is overdue.

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Declaration Procedures for Minor Building Works

5th June 2023

Most minor building works in France do not require planning consent, but you may still be required to obtain administrative authorisation.

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Rural House Prices 2022

2nd June 2023

Rural house prices rose by a national average of 5.7% last year, but with significant differences between departments.

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Notaires and the Sale of French Property

29th May 2023

Notaires are permitted to engage in the sale of French property, but only on a restricted basis.

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Taxe Foncière by Department 2022

26th May 2023

How much is the taxe foncière rates bill in each department of France?

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Sale of Property on Inheritance

25th May 2023

What tax rules apply on the sale of an inherited French property?

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How Safe is your Money in a French bank?

22nd May 2023

Recent banking failures in the USA and Switzerland inevitably beg the question about the resilience of French banks.

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19th May 2023

A Place in the Sun Live: London 2023

France Insider will be hosting the ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, London Olympia, 2nd to 4th June.

Digital French Driving Licences

18th May 2023

Your French driving licence will soon be available directly from your smartphone.

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Professional Sellers and Latent Defects

17th May 2023

Professional sellers cannot escape liability for latent defects, a French court has ruled.

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Installing Solar Panels– Is it Worth it?

15th May 2023

As electricity prices soar, some factors to consider over the installation of solar panels on your French property.

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Taxe d'Habitation Surtax

11th May 2023

Which councils impose the surtax on the taxe d'habitation and at what rate?

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Police and Gendarme Resignations

9th May 2023

The French national auditor has highlighted a wave of resignations from the police and gendarmerie.

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Health Charge in France 2023

4th May 2023

The income thresholds that generate a liability to the PUMa health charge have been increased this year.

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Drought Crisis in France

2nd May 2023

A government-commissioned report says more radical action is needed to deal with the drought crisis.

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French Residence Permit Process ‘Deficient’

27th April 2023

The French Ombudsman has once again launched a stinging attack on the application process for residence permits.

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The Cost of Vehicle Registration in France

25th April 2023

What is the cost of a vehicle registration certificate (carte grise) in France?

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Seaweed a Hidden Defect

23rd April 2023

In the sale of property, the presence of seaweed can constitute a hidden defect, a French court has ruled.

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Speed Limit Offences and Penalties

21st April 2023

The loss of a point on the driving licence for a minor speeding offence is to be relaxed.

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Taxation of Second-Hand Sales

19th April 2023

What are the income tax rules that apply on the sale of second-hand goods in France?

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Ten Tips for a Long-Term Visa Application

17th April 2023

Applying for a visa for France can be daunting, so here are a few tips to assist you.

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