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Latest Articles
French Public Holidays 2013
There are 12 public holidays in France, so here are the dates you need to note in your diary for 2013.
08 Jan 2013
Debt Recovery Disputes in France
The process of taking court proceedings for recovery of a debt in France, or within Europe, is surprisingly simple and inexpensive.
04 Dec 2012
Small Business Owners Get Rates Review
Auto-entrepreneurs have been granted an exemption from the payment of business rates for 2012, with a review promised for all small business owners.
04 Dec 2012
Buying Property in the French Alps
We take a look at the property market in the French Alps, with some thoughts on where to buy.
04 Dec 2012
British Nationals Living in Aquitaine
Nearly 9,000 Brits have relocated to the Aquitaine region in South West France in recent years.
04 Dec 2012
Hospital Care Costs in France
The level of reimbursement of your costs of hospital care in France will depend on a range of factors.
04 Dec 2012
Managing Your Septic Tank
Buying a French property is often the start of many a new experience, writes Catharine Higginson.
04 Dec 2012
House Prices Start to Creak as Sales Fall
There is growing evidence of a noticeable fall in house prices in many areas of France.
04 Dec 2012
Bordeaux Chateau Demolished 'In Error'
A listed 18th Century chateau near Bordeaux has been demolished by its new owner ‘in error’.
04 Dec 2012
Tax and Social Charges on Foreign Income
With many of you reporting the incorrect imposition of tax and social charges on certain foreign earnings, just what does the law state?
04 Dec 2012
French Ski Property Picks
We have made a selection of great ski properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
04 Dec 2012
Becoming an Artist or Author in France
There are distinct, prescribed arrangements for business registration as a professional artist or author in France.
01 Nov 2012
French Property Jargon Buster
The French frequently use confusing terminology to decribe the type and size of a property for sale or rent.
01 Nov 2012
Working Tax Credits for Small Business Owners
France has in place a system of working tax credits, available to both small business owners and employees.
01 Nov 2012
Rent Controls on New Lettings
New controls have been introduced on rent increases in the major towns and cities of France.
01 Nov 2012
Winter Flights to Languedoc Rousillon
A review of the schedule of winter flights between Languedoc-Roussillon and the UK, courtesy of local resident and flight watcher John Fairclough.
01 Nov 2012
Capital Gains Tax on Second Homes for 2013
The government is proposing to grant a reduction of 20% in capital gains tax on second home sales next year.
01 Nov 2012
Vineyard Properties for Sale in France
A selection of properties for sale on our website set amongst the vineyards of France, to suit all tastes and budgets.
01 Nov 2012
Tax Chaos Over Social Charges
Substantial errors have been made by many French tax offices in the assessment of social charges on foreign pensions and rents.
01 Nov 2012
Where Do the Rich Live in France?
Where do the wealthy live in France? Not surprisingly, with other wealthy people.
01 Nov 2012
Thank you for showing an interest in our News section.
Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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