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Latest Articles
Chambres d'hotes Lose Tax Concession
The French Government has removed tax breaks for rural chambres d’hôtes, which will now be liable for local rates.
18 Mar 2008
The Price of Building Land in France
The price of building land in France averaged €67m² in 2006, but varied from €17m² in Limousin to €245m² in the Paris region, according to a recent report published by the French Government.
18 Mar 2008
Social Security Contributions in France for the Self Employed
Recent rule changes on social security contributions grant some new relief to a small business, as they cap the level of social security contributions payable by a small business to a maximum percentage of turnover.
18 Mar 2008
Alpine Ski Stations Continue to Outstrip French Property Market
The price of Alpine ski resort properties in France continues to outstrip the main French property market, according to a new market report.
04 Mar 2008
Tax and Rental Income on French Property
Renting out a French property is a tax efficient method of earning an income in France, but different approaches bring their different rewards.
04 Mar 2008
Resurrection of Whit Monday Public Holiday
The French day of solidarity for the elderly has proved to be not so solid, so the Government has decided to return to the traditional the Whitsun public holiday.
04 Mar 2008
French Foie Gras To Be World Heritage Food?
France is to make application to UNESCO for French gastronomy to be placed on the World Heritage List.
04 Mar 2008
French School Reforms – Vive La France et Le Français
The French Minister of Education has announced new primary school reforms, with a heavy emphasis on a return to basics and moral education.
04 Mar 2008
Brits Show Reserve Over Local Elections in France
The local elections take place in France on 9th March, and whilst Brits have the right to vote, few seem to have taken up the opportunity to do so.
04 Mar 2008
French Government Sets New Limits on Property Rent Increases
The French Government has introduced new controls on rents for residential property lettings.
15 Feb 2008
French Bank Charges Go Down
A recent survey of French bank charges shows that, contrary to the significant rises that have occurred in the UK, French banks actually reduced their charges in 2007.
15 Feb 2008
Slow Progress on French Health Cover Registrations
The wheels of bureaucracy move in a very ‘Gradgrind’ manner in France, as local health authorities await news from the Ministry of Health as to who is, and who is not, now eligible to receive health cover in France.
15 Feb 2008
Tough New Measures on Drink and Driving in France
The Government has announced a number of tough new measures in the battle against drink-driving, including impoundment of the vehicle and compulsory installation of an ‘alcolock’ immobilisation system.
15 Feb 2008
Guide to Noise Nuisance Complaints in France
We are pleased today to announce the release of our guide to dealing with noise nuisance problems in France.
15 Feb 2008
French Land Registry Plans Go Online
The French tax authorities have recently placed on-line the land registry plans, providing yet another useful source of property information for international French property buyers.
15 Feb 2008
France a Country of ‘Micro’ Housing Markets
The Notaires de France and FNAIM, the professional body of agents, have each recently published their regular property market reviews, both of which point to a country of housing 'micro' markets.
01 Feb 2008
Attali Commission - A Plan for the Liberation of France
One of the most important reports in decades on the future of France has been presented to the French Government, but will its recommendations ever see the light of day?
01 Feb 2008
French Government Suspends GM Crops
The French Government have suspended the planting of GM crops, but do not bet your shirt that it presages a 'green' revolution in French agriculture.
01 Feb 2008
French Government Concedes Further Ground on Health Cover
The French Government have conceded that all EU expats legally resident in France as at 23rd November 2007, will be able to join the French health system.
01 Feb 2008
Shake-Up Planned for French Television
President Sarkozy has announced a radical shake up of French television, including the abolition of adverts on the public television channels.
01 Feb 2008
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