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Latest Articles
Paris Council Pre-empts on Apartment Sales
The city council in Paris have launched an ambitious programme of property acquisitions by pre-emption, sparking a legal challenge by apartment owners.
04 Nov 2015
Architects and Planning Applications in France
An architect has a legal obligation to submit a planning application that complies with planning regulations, a French court has ruled.
04 Nov 2015
Estate Agents Code of Conduct
Estate agents in France are now obliged to operate under a substantive code of ethics that has been enshrined in statute law.
04 Nov 2015
Ruyter Social Charges Reimbursements
The French government have issued formal guidance on the reimbursement of social charges imposed on those not affiliated to the social security system in France.
04 Nov 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Oct 2015
October proved to be an extremely volatile month for euro buyers as sterling recovered from a disappointing start to the month, to touch 10-week highs against the single currency, says Ben Scott.
04 Nov 2015
Flood Risk Areas in France
The deaths of 20 people as a result of flooding recently in the Côte d'Azur serves as a tragic reminder of the risk of flooding in certain areas of France.
04 Nov 2015
Properties For Sale In Brittany
A selection of properties in Brittany for sale, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
04 Nov 2015
Auto-Entrepreneur or Regime Reel?
Much is frequently made of the advantage of the 'pay-as-you-go' contribution basis for auto-entrepreneurs, but the argument can be overplayed.
04 Nov 2015
Bringing Your Pension Lump Sum to France
Does it make sense to take a lump sum pension payment in the UK before you relocate or to do so after you have moved to France?
04 Nov 2015
Building Land Prices in France 2014
The average price of a building plot in France in 2014 was €78m², an increase of 7.7% over 2013, but with large variations between regions.
04 Nov 2015
Towards a Unified French Health System
Major changes are planned in the operational arrangements of the French health service, with streamlining of the insurance system and the method of payment to doctors.
04 Nov 2015
What Constitutes a Furnished Letting?
New regulations stipulate the minimum requirements for a rental property to be granted the legal and tax status of being a furnished letting.
02 Oct 2015
Social Charges Refund - Who is Eligible?
Social charges illegally imposed on those not liable are to be reimbursed, but the scope of the ruling remains unclear and the French government is fighting back against its future impact.
02 Oct 2015
Banking Charges in France 2015
How much does it cost each year to hold a bank account in France and which banks offer the lowest charges?
02 Oct 2015
Tax on Second Homes in France
Most local councils in France seem to have decided not to impose the higher local rates charge on second homes, so far!
02 Oct 2015
French Income Tax Reduction in 2016
The French government have announced that next year up to 8 million households will benefit from a reduction in income tax of between €200 and €500.
02 Oct 2015
Farm Tenancies in France
Agricultural tenancies in France grant strong security of tenure to the farmer, but there are less draconian alternatives to allowing your local farmer use of your land.
02 Oct 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review Sept 2015
September proved to be another disappointing month for euro buyers as sterling failed to recover any losses experienced during August before steadily declining in the second half of the month, says Ben Scott.
02 Oct 2015
Birmingham A Place in the Sun Show 2015
Over 8,000 visitors turned out for the Birmingham A Place in the Sun Live overseas property exhibition last week, a record for the show.
02 Oct 2015
The Cost of Complementary Health Insurance
The average cost of a complementary health policy for a couple in their 60s is €213 per month, according to a recent national survey of such policies.
02 Oct 2015
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