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Latest Articles
Electricity in Your French Home
At last, a decent guide in English to the rules and techniques of electricity in your French home.
01 Dec 2010
Social Charges and Your Retirement Pension
Many of you still seem to be incorrectly paying social charges on your retirement pension.
01 Dec 2010
Mushroom Wars Break Out
Foraging for mushrooms is a favourite pastime of the French, but it seems it is becoming an increasingly dangerous one.
16 Nov 2010
Hidden Defects Unravels Property Sale
A buyer who found major faults in the property they purchased has had the sale quashed.
16 Nov 2010
Making a French Will
Making a will in France is not always necessary, but it is easy and cheap enough to accomplish if needed.
16 Nov 2010
What is happening to House Prices in France?
The notaires appear to be having difficulty in establishing just what is happening to house prices in the French countryside.
16 Nov 2010
Autumn 2010 Property Picks
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
16 Nov 2010
Television in France Goes Digital
By the end of November 2011 digital television will be operational right across France, and a more detailed timetable has recently been issued by the government.
16 Nov 2010
Bordeaux–Toulouse–Spain TGV Rail Project
The French government last month approved a corridor for the new high speed TGV lines in South West France.
16 Nov 2010
New Homes Supply in France
Around 300,000 new homes are built in France each year, a level of activity that is impressive when compared to the new housing supply in the UK.
16 Nov 2010
Red Light for Green Revolution
The government is continuing to nibble away at financial assistance towards home energy conservation.
16 Nov 2010
Business Owners and Social Security Contributions
Different business structures have different implications for the level of your French social security contributions.
16 Nov 2010
Sellers Face New Tax on Building Land
A new tax has been introduced on the first sale of land that becomes zoned for construction, on top of two taxes already in place.
02 Nov 2010
Cheap Train Tickets in France for Seniors
Those aged 60+ are eligible for substantial discounts on trains in France and Europe.
02 Nov 2010
Tax Relief on Properties in Risk Areas
Local authorities are able to reduce the level of rates on properties located within the perimeter of a ‘risk zone’, of which there are many in France.
02 Nov 2010
Council Tracks Planning Culprits by Satellite
The town council of Carcassonne has decided to make use of aerial and satellite photos to tackle planning violations.
02 Nov 2010
Naturists Row at Cap d’Agde
The patience of local residents seems to be running thin over the conduct of some naturists at the famous resort of Cape d'Agde in Languedoc Roussillon.
02 Nov 2010
Television Licence Fee Payment and Exemptions
Households in France are required pay an annual television licence fee, although there is an exemption for those on a low income.
02 Nov 2010
Shock Announcement on Electricity Prices
The French government has announced a further rise in domestic electricity prices of 3% from January 2011, with more on the way.
02 Nov 2010
Tour de France 2011 Route and Stage Dates
The route of the Tour de France 2011 has been revealed, with a race of 21 stages taking place over 3,471 kms between 2nd to 24th July.
02 Nov 2010
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