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Latest Articles
Is a Swimming Pool an Extension of a House?
Planning rules in France about the right of homeowners to build a swimming pool on their property are not infrequently unclear.
05 Sep 2016
Payment of French Income Tax 2016
If you are finding it difficult to pay your French income tax bill this year it is possible to ask for a delay in settling the bill.
05 Sep 2016
Forest Fires in France and Property Protection
In many areas of France there is a legal obligation on owners to maintain the grounds of their property to reduce the risk of fire spread near forests and woodlands.
05 Sep 2016
Sterling Resilient Despite Bank of England Action
August proved to be a relatively flat month for euro buyers as sterling continued to trade within its recent tight range, despite Bank of England intervention to support the economy, writes Ben Scott.
05 Sep 2016
William and Kate in Gascony
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge choose to spend their summer holiday this year in a quiet corner of South West France.
05 Sep 2016
House Prices in France Qtr 1 2016
The notaires report that house prices across France rose by 0.9% in the first quarter of the year, but forecast no major change in prices over the year.
03 Aug 2016
Advertise at A Place in the Sun Live, NEC Birmingham 2016
Advertise your property for sale in our French Village at A Place in the Sun Live, NEC Birmingham, and get six months advertising on our main property portal.
03 Aug 2016
Guide to French Health System
The latest release of our free guide to the French health system, covering rights of access, the registration process, charges, and receiving health care.
03 Aug 2016
UK Court Divorce Ruling Applies in France
A French court has ruled that the decision of a UK court to award financial compensation in a cross-border divorce case is final, despite false residency claims.
03 Aug 2016
Business Contracts in English Language
Is the use of the French language obligatory in business contracts in France?
03 Aug 2016
Sterling Stable in July after Brexit Free Fall
July saw sterling finally recover some stability after the significant volatility seen in recent months, writes Ben Scott.
03 Aug 2016
Most Expensive Autoroutes in France
Toll charges apply on most autoroutes in France, with rates that vary between €0.03 to €0.16 per kilometre.
03 Aug 2016
Vineyard Prices in France 2015
Vineyard prices in France rose by an average of 3.0% last year, with the average price for an AOP vineyard outside Champagne reaching €64,100 a hectare.
03 Aug 2016
Occitanie? Hauts de France? Grand Est?
The names of the new administrative regions of France have now been chosen, but not without significant controversy and compromise.
03 Aug 2016
Insulation Requirements on Property Renovation
Substantial new roof and wall insulation requirements have been imposed on building renovation projects, although with a number of important derogations.
03 Aug 2016
Bereavement Payments in France
The social security system in France provides for a capital sum to be paid to the dependants of a deceased business owner or employee in France.
03 Aug 2016
French Village Seminar Programme NEC Birmingham 2016
The programme for the French Village, A Place in the Sun Live, NEC Birmingham, 2016.
03 Aug 2016
Sterling Plummets on Shock Referendum Result
June proved to be an extremely disappointing month for euro buyers, with sterling losing significant value against the single currency due to the shock outcome of the UK referendum, writes Ben Scott.
05 Jul 2016
Business Rates in France for 2016
A small business in France is liable for business rates, although in most cases only a modest amount is payable.
05 Jul 2016
Brexit Vote Aftermath
The vote to leave the EU puts the UK through the looking-glass, but it is quite possible that things will not be very different to what they are today.
05 Jul 2016
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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