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Latest Articles
Sarkozy Demands Lycée Pupils Learn English
English language teaching is to be made one of the key priorities of a reform of French lycée education announced earlier this month by President Sarkozy.
03 Nov 2009
French Motorway Gang Arrested
Around 40 gang members believed to have been involved in highway robberies of tourists on autoroutes in the South of France have been arrested by French police.
03 Nov 2009
French Lifestyle Best in Europe
France is the best place to live in Europe, according to a review of seventeen quality of life factors carried out by a leading UK based consumer website.
15 Oct 2009
Local Rates in France Rise by 6.1%
Local French property taxes have risen by an average of 6.1% this year, the largest increase in over 10 years.
15 Oct 2009
House Prices in South West France
House prices in South West France have dropped by an average of 10% in the past year, but the countryside has faired worse than the towns and the coast.
15 Oct 2009
French Tax Increases for 2010
The government is to increase the taxation of capital gains made on shares and certain types of life insurance policies.
15 Oct 2009
Maintaining Your French Heating Boiler
French law imposes an obligation to maintain your heating boiler, as well as your chimney or flue.
15 Oct 2009
Portal Review Tips French-property.com
French-property.com has received strong praise in a recent independent review of on-line international property portals.
15 Oct 2009
Paris Property Prices Fall in Second Quarter
Apartment prices in Paris fell by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2009, although there was a small increase in sales over the previous quarter.
01 Oct 2009
Electricity Prices in France Rise by 1.9%
Electricity prices in France have been increased by an average of 1.9%, although some consumers face a bigger rise in their bill.
01 Oct 2009
Car Accidents Involving Wild Animals
Car accidents involving wild animals are common in France, so what are your insurance rights if it happens to you?
01 Oct 2009
New Restrictions on French Mortgage Tax Relief
Mortgage tax relief for new properties is to be restricted to those that meet strict environmental standards.
01 Oct 2009
New Euro Coins Cause Confusion
New Euro coins that have been released are causing difficulties on the High Street, as some shops are refusing to accept them.
01 Oct 2009
A Carbon Tax for France
A carbon tax is to be introduced in France, accompanied by a compensatory reduction in income tax.
01 Oct 2009
New House Sales in France Rise
Sales of new properties in France grew by 29% in the second quarter of 2009, and there was also a modest rise in prices.
15 Sep 2009
French Wine Growers Face EU Reform Battle
French wine production and marketing is set for major change this year, but will it amount to any more than old wine in new bottles?
15 Sep 2009
French Building Land Prices in 2008
The price of building land in France averaged €54m² in 2008, although there were substantial regional and more local variations.
15 Sep 2009
'Soldes' Out in France
French retailers have been given greater freedom as to when they can hold sales, but they seem reluctant to break ranks.
15 Sep 2009
Easyjet Faces French Court Proceedings
The low-cost airline Easyjet is accused of employing labour illegally in France.
15 Sep 2009
Hot Summer in France Brings Drought Conditions
Many parts of France have had one of the hottest and sunniest summers on record, which has continued into September.
15 Sep 2009
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