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

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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French Income Tax Payable in 2023

14th April 2022

What can you expect to pay in French income tax this year?

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Planning Rules on Agricultural Dwellings

12th April 2023

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the planning rules for a house connected to an agricultural activity.

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Taxation of Holiday Rental Income

10th April 2023

A government committee has recommended ending the special fiscal advantages granted to landlords of holiday lettings.

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Property Market in Isère 2022

7th April 2023

The notaires in the Alpine department of Isère have published their review of the housing market in 2022.

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French Income Tax Simulations 2023

5th April 2023 How much French income tax might you expect to pay this year?

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Paris Property Market 2022

3rd April 2023 The Paris notaires have published their review of the market for last year and the outlook for 2023.

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Water Wars in Deux-Sèvres

29th March 2023 Large scale protests that have been taking place over the construction of a major reservoir in the Deux-Sèvres department illustrate the growing tension over the use of water in an era of climate change.

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Fiscal Agents and Non-Residents

27th March 2023 Demands are growing to ease the rules on capital gains tax assessments.

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How to Disinherit a Child (Pt 1)

23rd March 2023 A recent case in the French courts illustrates the steps that can be taken to disinherit a child.

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Taxe Foncière Relief for Older Persons

21st March 2023 The rules granting certain older persons relief from the taxe foncière have been eased.

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Guide to Bringing Horses to France

18th March 2023 What are the rules and procedures for bringing horses to France?

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French Income Tax Return Dates 2023

15th March 2023 The French government have announced the income tax return dates for 2023.

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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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