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Latest Articles
Speed Camera Controls in France
France is to substantially upgrade its speed camera network, as a campaign of destruction continues.
09 Mar 2021
Battle Against Pussy Galore
The French government have intensified action against those who abandon their pets, with the identification of cats now made compulsory.
10 Feb 2021
Guide to Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)
Does it make sense to use a French property company, a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), to buy French property?
10 Feb 2021
House Prices in France 2020
Early reports suggest strong resilience of the French housing market last year against the backdrop of Covid, although bets are off for 2021.
10 Feb 2021
Ski Property Prices in France 2020
Despite the closure of ski resorts in France, the market for properties has held up.
10 Feb 2021
French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2020/21
How much income can you earn before you pay income tax in France this year on 2020 income?
10 Feb 2021
'Mutuelle' Health Insurance Tariffs 2021
The Covid crisis is impacting on complementary ‘top-up’ health insurance premiums.
10 Feb 2021
Private Sales (FSBO) Property Picks - February 2021
A selection of FSBO private properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
10 Feb 2021
Ski Property Picks French Alps & Pyrenees - February 2021
A selection of Ski Properties for sale in the French Alps & Pyrenees currently being advertised on our website.
10 Feb 2021
Capital Gains Tax – Estate Grounds Not Exempt
A French court has narrowed the scope of the capital gains tax exemption on the main home.
10 Feb 2021
Brexit - Non-Residents and Social Charges
There is every indication that UK residents with income earning assets in France remain partially exempt from the social charges.
10 Feb 2021
Rent Controls in Paris
Rent controls are in place in Paris, but a new study suggests a 40% level of non-compliance with the regulations.
10 Feb 2021
Income Test for a French Visa
The French Embassy in London have provided guidance on the income test that will apply for those seeking a long-stay visa. UPDATED 17th Dec 2022.
18 Jan 2021
Brexit - Tax Representative on French Property Sales
UK residents are now required to appoint a tax representative on the sale of their holiday home in France.
11 Jan 2021
Hearing Aid Charges in France
Hearing aids in France are now fully reimbursable to patients, within limits.
11 Jan 2021
Second Homes in Paris
Nearly 10% of homes in Paris are a maison secondaire, so where are they and who owns them?
11 Jan 2021
Mayors Complain about Rural Telephone Network
Over 200 local mayors have complained about the lack of maintenance of the fixed line telephone network in rural areas.
11 Jan 2021
Brexit - Health Cover in France for Pensioners and Visitors
The final Brexit Agreement between the UK and the EU makes provision for health cover for UK pensioners and visitors to France. Updated February 2022.
11 Jan 2021
Public Holidays in France 2021
The 11 public holidays in France for 2021 to put in your diary, as well as school dates.
11 Jan 2021
Xmas Presents and French Gift Tax
The gift of money may sometimes be the best present to give nearest and dearest at Christmas, but at what point does it need to be declared to the tax authority?*
11 Jan 2021
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