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Latest Articles
Food Prices in Rural France
Food prices in rural France rose by only 0.46% last year, according to a survey carried out by a French consumer’s association.
03 Feb 2009
New French Population Figures
Those regions on the French Atlantic coast and around the Mediterranean show the strongest population growth, according to figures from the French National Statistical Office, INSEE.
03 Feb 2009
Cheap Credit in France
There are a number of cheap sources of credit in France for a small business unable to get access to normal bank lending.
03 Feb 2009
Guide to Electricity in France
We are pleased today to release our Guide to Electricity in France.
03 Feb 2009
French Property Market Report - January 2009
The decrease in house prices accelerated in the last quarter of 2008, and prices are forecast to continue to fall over the next three years, according to FNAIM, the national association of French estate agents.
16 Jan 2009
Auto-Entrepreneur Status Attracts Strong Interest
There appears to be strong interest amongst current and prospective expat residents of France in the new auto-entrepreneur business status.
16 Jan 2009
Best Value Ski Resorts in France
Not only does France have some of the best ski resorts in the world, but they also represent excellent value for money.
16 Jan 2009
French Social Levy on Foreign Earnings
A new social levy has been imposed on foreign earnings for those resident in France, writes Virginie Deflassieux of French tax advisors, PKF Guernsey.
16 Jan 2009
Welcome to our News Section
Following the continued success of our fortnightly Newsletter, we have developed a dedicated News platform to expand our information and news service on France.
16 Jan 2009
Buying Over the Internet in France
What are your consumer rights and remedies if you buy over the Internet in France? We take you through the main legal framework.
16 Dec 2008
The Good Life is in Aquitaine
The good life is in Aquitaine, according to a recent substantial poll of French opinion.
16 Dec 2008
Reflective Safety Vests for Drivers
The yellow ‘hivis’ safety vests now required in all French vehicles have become something of a French fashion item.
16 Dec 2008
Property Market in Paris for 2009
In a review of the outlook for property prices in Paris and the Ile de France, the Chambres de Notaires de Paris this month considered three possible scenarios for the market in 2009.
16 Dec 2008
What is the Cost of Healthcare in France?
Whilst most healthcare charges in France are regulated, medical professionals are increasingly imposing charges in excess of the official rates.
02 Dec 2008
Small Hotels in France Lose Ground to Chambres d'Hôtes
The future of small hotels in France looks bleak, as their numbers decline, and they cede market share in the tourist market to camping sites, chambres d'hôtes and hostels.
02 Dec 2008
Capital Gains Tax in France
We get a fairly regular stream of enquiries from readers about French capital gains tax, so we thought it might be useful to do a quick tour of the rules.
02 Dec 2008
French House Prices to Drop by 10% in 2008 and 2009
House prices in France are likely to fall by around 10% this year, according to a leading French estate agent, with other reports suggesting they may drop by the same amount next year.
02 Dec 2008
Building a Home in France in Risk Zones
A couple who purchased land with planning permission may have to demolish the house they have started to build, as it is in an area prone to flooding.
02 Dec 2008
New Social Charges on Foreign Earnings & Pensions in France
The French government is proposing to widen the net on the imposition of French social charges on foreign earnings and pensions.
18 Nov 2008
Thank you for showing an interest in our News section.
Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
If you found our News useful, please have a look at France Insider, our subscription based News service with in-depth analysis, or our authoritative Guides to France.
If you require advice and assistance with the purchase of French property and moving to France, then take a look at the France Insider Property Clinic.
