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Money & Finance
Grants for Electric Vehicles in France
Buy a new electric or hybrid car in France and obtain a grant on the purchase price of the vehicle and for the installation of a charging point.
20 Feb 2024
Brexit: Taxes and Charges for Parcel Delivery to France
Post-Brexit rules have made receiving parcels from the UK more expensive, in the process causing widespread confusion and anger.
15 Jan 2022
Is Food More Expensive in France?
Apparently so, according to a recent study by the European Commission, who found that food is around 25% more expensive in France than in the UK.
29 Oct 2021
Drivers without Insurance in France
Nearly 30,000 people were victims of an accident involving an uninsured driver in France last year.
08 Sep 2021
Cheap Car Insurance Policies in France
There are plenty of cheap car insurance policies available in France, but they often come at a price.
08 Sep 2021
Electricity Prices in France 2020
Electricity prices in France rose 6.1% in 2020, but they are still cheaper than elsewhere in Europe.
08 Sep 2021
Does the Installation of Solar Panels Make Sense?
The installation of solar panels on your French property is a tempting proposition for many owners, but the rewards are long-term, and it is not without risk.
12 Aug 2021
French Home Insurance and Climate Change
Home insurance claims and premiums are set to rise significantly as a result of climate change, according to the French insurance regulator.
06 Jul 2021
Driving in France - Licence and Insurance
We have updated our guides page to reflect a recent easing of the rules on driving licences and vehicle insurance.
06 Jul 2021
Scrapping a Car in France
What are the procedures in France for disposing of a vehicle for recycling?
03 Jun 2021
Insurance Claims in France - Owner Responsibilities
Insurance claims in France and negligence clauses in French insurance policies.
04 May 2021
French Electricity Competition 'a Failure'
A consumer group in France has demanded an end to the secondary electricity supply market, which they consider is putting up prices.
06 Apr 2021
French Car Insurance Prices 2020
The average cost of car insurance in France last year was €611, so how do the rates compare by level of risk, age, location and type of car?
06 Apr 2021
French Bank Tariffs 'Incomprehensible'
The banks are accused of burying the comparability of their offers by drowning consumers in an incomprehensible list of charges.
06 Apr 2021
Legal Aid in France 2021
The income limits for eligibility to legal aid have been increased, but additional tests have been introduced.
09 Mar 2021
Mayors Complain about Rural Telephone Network
Over 200 local mayors have complained about the lack of maintenance of the fixed line telephone network in rural areas.
11 Jan 2021
Brexit - Importing a Vehicle to France
As a result of Brexit, the rules on the importation of a vehicle to France from the UK have changed, but not that you will notice too much.
11 Jan 2021
Garage Repairs and Disputes in France
What are your legal rights and remedies concerning vehicle repairs carried out by a garage in France?
04 Dec 2020
Role of Huissier in France
Serious disputes in France invariably involve use of an official bailiff, called a huissier.
04 Dec 2020
Log Burner or Pellet Stove?
With new pollution laws in place, pellet burning stoves look set to become the alternative to traditional wood burning versions in France.*
04 Dec 2020
