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Latest Articles
Polluted Lake in French Property Sale
Buyers find that a large lake in the grounds of the French property they had purchased was polluted.
08 Oct 2019
Terminating Your French Health Insurance Policy
A change in the law has made make it easier for you to change your complementary 'top-up' health insurance policy.
10 Sep 2019
Estate Agent and Notaire Negligent Over Legalities
An estate agent and notaire have been found negligent in the drafting of the sale and purchase contract and of the deed of sale.
10 Sep 2019
Brexit and 'No-Deal'
With the possibility that the UK may crash out of the EU, what are the legal implications for expatriates and those seeking to relocate to France?
10 Sep 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review August 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate opened and closed August at similar levels, starting the month in the interbank region of €1.09, and closing at €1.10, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
10 Sep 2019
Social Charges Exemption Procedures
New declaration procedures have been put in place to claim exemption from social charges on capital income and gains.
10 Sep 2019
Reform of the French Baccalaureate
The government have introduced a reform of the baccalaureate qualification, but there are doubts about how much will change.
10 Sep 2019
Garden Wall Constitutes a Neighbour Nuisance
When a boundary wall between two homes is considered to be a neighbour nuisance.
10 Sep 2019
How to Buy French Property as an Unmarried Couple
With many couples buying property in France as unmarried partners, what is the best ownership structure to use?
10 Sep 2019
Vocational Curriculum for Collège Pupils
A new vocational stream has been created for lower secondary school pupils in France.
10 Sep 2019
Apartment Property Picks - September 2019
A selection of apartments for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
10 Sep 2019
Town Property Picks - September 2019
A selection of townhouses and town living properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
10 Sep 2019
French School Calendar 2019/20
'La rentrée scolaire' has started in France, so what are the school term and holiday dates this year?
10 Sep 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review July 2019
The Pound to Euro exchange rate ranged between interbank levels €1.12 and €1.08 in July as politics directed the British currency, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
08 Aug 2019
French Housing Market First Half 2019
New figures show the housing market in France performed strongly in the first half of the year, against the backdrop of historically low interest rates.
08 Aug 2019
Non-Compete Clause Illegal
A non-compete clause that prevents a former employee from exercising a new professional activity is null and void, a French court has ruled.
08 Aug 2019
Chambre d'hôte or Hotel?
Some chateau owners seeking to run a chambre d’hôte are being advised that their property must be classed as a hotel, with significant financial implications.
08 Aug 2019
Law Toughened against Telemarketing Calls
Telemarketing call centres abroad of companies based in France will no longer be entitled to use a French telephone number.
08 Aug 2019
International French Property Buyers 2018
The British may be the largest group of international buyers of French property, but the Belgian share is growing and the Scandinavians spend most.
08 Aug 2019
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