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Latest Articles
Subsidies to French Newspapers
The press in France receives over €1 billion a year in State subsidies, a level of support that has no equivalence in any other democracy on the planet.
06 Jan 2017
The Price of Building Land in France in 2015
The average price of a building plot in France remained unchanged in 2015 at €78m², but prices vary enormously both within and between regions.
06 Dec 2016
Responsibility for Debts in Marriage
A married couple may well have signed up to 'for better or worse', but in French law that principle has its limits when it comes to responsibility for debts.
06 Dec 2016
Best Christmas Markets in France 2016
The ambiance of Christmas in France can probably be best experienced by a visit to a marché de noel.
06 Dec 2016
Widow's Pensions in France
Surviving spouses of a former business owner in France may be entitled to a widow’s pension, the amount of which depends on a range of factors.
06 Dec 2016
Guide to House Insurance in France
We are pleased to publish our recently updated free Guide to the House Insurance in France.
06 Dec 2016
GBP/EUR Climbs in November
November was a positive month for the sterling to euro exchange rate with the British currency making steady gains against its currency bloc counterpart, writes Ben Scott.
06 Dec 2016
Stamp Duty in France to be Abolished?
The favourite to be the next President of France, François Fillon, is proposing significant property based tax reductions and liberalisation of the private housing sector.
06 Dec 2016
Income Tax Relief in France in 2017
As a result of the proposed introduction of PAYE in France in 2018, most 2017 income will escape income tax and social charges.
06 Dec 2016
Buying Ski Property in the French Alps
The British are continuing to buy in the French Alps, although in smaller numbers and with far greater caution.
06 Dec 2016
Ski Properties For Sale 2016
A selection of Ski properties in France for sale in the Alps & Pyrenees, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
28 Nov 2016
Broadband and Mobile Phone Deals in France
Most internet service providers in France offer broadband internet and mobile phone package deals, but in rural areas the choice is limited.
04 Nov 2016
Pension Rights of Micro-Entrepreneurs 2016
Micro-entrepreneurs need to realise a minimum turnover each year to obtain entitlement to a French pension.
04 Nov 2016
Sterling/Euro Review October 2016
Sterling attempted to find some stability in the month after the 7th October 'flash crash', writes Ben Scott.
04 Nov 2016
Ten Year House Price Falls in Brittany
With the slump in the property market in recent years, house prices in Brittany are much the same today as they were 10 years ago.
04 Nov 2016
Hidden Costs of Healthcare in France
A new study reveals the extent to which patients are directly responsible for the costs of their health-care.
04 Nov 2016
Landlord Insurance Against Non-Payment of Rent
Landlords in France can take out an insurance policy against the non-payment of rent, but it does require due diligence is undertaken.
04 Nov 2016
Property Owner Obliged to Remove Trees
A property owner has been obliged to cut down trees on their land due to roots intruding into their neighbour's garden.
04 Nov 2016
Business Income Tax Relief in Rural France
Business start-ups in rural development areas of France can obtain complete exemption from income tax for 5 years.
04 Nov 2016
Bank Savings Options in France
With base rates in Europe at an historic low these are lean times for cash savers, and government regulated tax-free savings accounts remain the optimum solution.
04 Nov 2016
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