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Latest Articles
How to Set Up a Company in France
What are the formalities and fiscal implications of setting up and running a limited liability company in France? *
05 Apr 2016
Financial Assistance in France for Energy Efficiency 2016
There are changes this year to the system of tax credits and other forms of financial assistance for energy conservation works to the main home.
05 Apr 2016
Getting Health Treatment in the UK
The UK has substantially restricted access to free healthcare in the UK to non-residents, in the process clarifying the rights of EEA nationals.
05 Apr 2016
Private Vendors Property Picks - April 2016
A selection of properties for sale from by private owners, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
05 Apr 2016
The French Village at London Olympia May 2016
We shall be hosting our popular ‘French Village’ at A Place in the Sun Live international property exhibition, London Olympia, 6th to 8th May.
05 Apr 2016
Sterling Decline Against Euro Gathers Pace
March proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling continued its recent losses due to concerns ahead of the UK referendum, says Ben Scott.
05 Apr 2016
Can a Farmer Build Next to my French Property?
Whilst administrative controls exist on the proximity of farm livestock buildings to residential property, the buildings can be uncomfortably close.
05 Apr 2016
Boundary Fence does not Prove Ownership
A fence does not constitute proof of the boundary of a property, even though the line of the fence may have been agreed between the owners, a French court has ruled.
05 Apr 2016
House Building in France in 2015
New house building in mainland France increased marginally by 0.4% last year to 335,000, after having fallen in the two previous years.
03 Mar 2016
Managing an Inherited Property in France
The process of managing an inherited property in France shared between two or more owners is not infrequently a source of dispute.
03 Mar 2016
Transparency on Ten Year Building Guarantee
The French government have issued a standard form of ten year building guarantee declaration that must now be used by all building professionals.
03 Mar 2016
Declaration of Foreign Bank Accounts
A British national has been fined €13,500 by the French tax authority for not declaring three bank accounts held abroad.
03 Mar 2016
Departmental Population Densities in France
France has a population density less than half that of the UK, and there are a host of departments from which to choose if you prefer to be far from the madding crowd.
03 Mar 2016
Right of Residence in France
The right of residence and to health cover in France for early retirees is rather less clear in law than the European Commission would like us to believe.
03 Mar 2016
La Poste Tariffs 2016
La Poste letter delivery prices have been increased by an average of 3.6% this year, although parcel delivery rates within Europe remain unchanged.
03 Mar 2016
France's Empty Homes
There are 2.8 million empty homes in France and their location provides a useful indicator of just where the best bargains may be found.
03 Mar 2016
Private Vendors Property Picks - March 2016
A selection of properties for sale from by private owners, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
03 Mar 2016
Sterling in Free Fall over Brexit
February proved to be an extremely disappointing month for euro buyers as concerns grew about UK political stability, writes Ben Scott.
03 Mar 2016
Income Tax Relief in France for Children
Financial support to an impecunious adult child is tax deductible in France, whatever their age, marital status or place of residence.
03 Mar 2016
Transfer of Car Ownership in France
A summary of the procedures for the transfer and registration of car ownership in France.
03 Feb 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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