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Latest Articles
Couple Homeless After Tenant Refuses to Leave
An English couple who bought a house in the Auvergne have found themselves homeless after they discovered it was still occupied by a tenant.
15 Jan 2010
Relaxation on Tax Free Gifts to Grand-Children
The age limit on tax free gifts to grandchildren has been raised by the French government.
15 Dec 2009
Dangerous Dogs Licence Becomes Mandatory
Owners of attack and guard dogs in France are required to possess a licence from 1 January 2010.
15 Dec 2009
Best Rates for French Bank Loans
What are the best interest rates for French bank loans? We check out some of the main rates currently on the market.
15 Dec 2009
A Warm and Dry Autumn in France
The weather in France this autumn was exceptionally hot, generally sunny and relatively dry, according to Météo-France.
15 Dec 2009
Best Buy Smoked Salmon and Champagne for Christmas
In recent consumer tests of champagne there were clear favourites, but opinion was more divided on the best smoked salmon.
15 Dec 2009
Selling Your French Property
If you are planning to sell your property in France, you will probably want to engage an estate agent. We outline your rights and your obligations.
01 Dec 2009
Home Energy Efficiency Standards in France
New homes have to comply with them, and existing owners can get financial support to achieve them, but just what are the energy efficiency standards in France?
01 Dec 2009
Shopping Online for Christmas in France
Ordering Christmas gifts and hampers on-line in France is now de rigueur for most expats, but what are your rights if things go wrong?
01 Dec 2009
Smoke Detectors to Become Obligatory
The installation of smoke detectors is soon to be made obligatory in all homes in France, but in recent tests most models did not comply with performance standards.
01 Dec 2009
French Television Digital Switchover
The digital switchover of French television will begin next year. We go through what it means and what you need to do about it.
01 Dec 2009
French Social Charges and UK Pensions
Early retirees in France continue to benefit from an administrative loophole in the taxation of their pensions, but it may not last.
17 Nov 2009
How to Build a House in France
Unless you are intending to self-build, you are going to need to enter into a contract with a building professional, but there are different approaches that can be taken.
17 Nov 2009
Cracks Appear in Property Surveys
A new study has cast doubt on the quality of the surveys carried out as part of the sale of a French property.
17 Nov 2009
Buying Train Tickets in France
Taking the train is a simple way to travel in France, and it can also be done very cheaply. We show you how to buy tickets at bargain prices.
17 Nov 2009
Coping with French Inheritance Laws
French inheritance laws are not as tough as is often reported, and it certainly helps if family members can all agree!
17 Nov 2009
Quarterly Currency Review - Q3 2009
Sterling suffered badly against the Euro in the third quarter, moving almost ten cents from the heady €1.17 levels to around €1.08, writes Nicholas Fullerton.
03 Nov 2009
Home Insurance Claims in France
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to making a home insurance claim in France, including claims for 'catastrophes naturelles'.
03 Nov 2009
House Prices in France Stable in Third Quarter
The fall in French house prices slowed in the last quarter, and estate agents forecast prices will stabilise over the remainder of 2009.
03 Nov 2009
Doubts Over New French Hospital Charges
An historic agreement has been reached to control the fees of French hospital consultants, but it is by no means certain patients will benefit from the deal.
03 Nov 2009
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.
If you found our News useful, please have a look at France Insider, our subscription based News service with in-depth analysis, or our authoritative Guides to France.
If you require advice and assistance with the purchase of French property and moving to France, then take a look at the France Insider Property Clinic.
