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Latest Articles
Living Standards in France Fall
Living standards in France have fallen for the fifth year in succession, with the average household income now €19,740, according to a recent official study.
02 Jun 2015
Small Business VAT Thresholds in France
Micro-entrepreneurs can neither charge nor reclaim VAT, but what happens when the turnover thresholds that grant exemption are exceeded?
02 Jun 2015
Resale Guarantees on French Property
Some estate agents in France offer a resale guarantee on the purchase of a French property, but just how useful are such guarantees?
02 Jun 2015
Gascony Property Picks - June 2015
We have made a selection of Gascony properties for sales currently advertised on French-Property.com.
02 Jun 2015
Best Summer Festivals in France 2015
Our choice of the best summer festivals throughout France in 2015 to suit all ages, tastes and budgets.
02 Jun 2015
Local Rates and Property Improvements
The French government have tightened the regulations governing an increase in the rates payable following building works to an existing property.
02 Jun 2015
Inheritance in France under European Succession Law
A new European wide succession law comes into effect in August, so what are the implications for owners of French property?
05 May 2015
Sterling/Euro Currency Review April 2015
Sterling gained against the euro throughout the majority of April despite sharp drops at both the beginning and end of the month, says Ben Scott.
05 May 2015
Inheritance Planning and Gift Procedures in France
There are several types of gift procedure in France that can be used for inheritance planning, but their use needs careful consideration.
05 May 2015
French Tax Credits, Reductions and Allowances
There are a confusing range of terms to explain the tax breaks to which taxpayers in France may be eligible.
05 May 2015
House Prices in France 2014
The notaires have recently published their review of the French property market in 2014 for each department of France.
05 May 2015
Complementary and Private Health Insurance Policies
Complementary health insurance policies and private health insurance policies are not the same.
05 May 2015
Elderly Persons French Tax Allowance
Elderly and disabled persons on a modest income in France benefit from an enhanced personal income tax allowance.
05 May 2015
MyFerryLink Bids 'Not Satisfactory'
The uncertainty over the future of the cross-channel ferry service MyFerryLink continues, with Eurotunnel finding it difficult to dispose of the company.
05 May 2015
Second Homes and Local Tax Exemption
Second home owners liable for the taxe d'habitation surcharge can gain exemption if they are unable to let or sell the property, although only in limited circumstances.
05 May 2015
For Whom the Cow Bell Tolls
A couple who brought a legal action against a farmer about noise nuisance from a cow bell have lost their case in the French courts.
05 May 2015
Languedoc Property Picks - May 2015
We have made a selection of sunny Languedoc properties for sales currently advertised on French-Property.com.
05 May 2015
Public Enquiry Rejects South West TGV Lines
A major public inquiry into two proposed high-speed train lines in the South West of France has come out against the plans.
05 May 2015
Dry Rot Obliges Seller to Pay Damages
A couple who purchased a property in France in which they later discovered dry rot have successfully sued the seller for compensation.
05 May 2015
An Assurance Vie or a Good Imitation?
Taking out an assurance vie policy is a potentially attractive investment product in France, but you need to be careful about how you select your provider, says Duncan Campbell.
05 May 2015
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