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Latest Articles
French Farm Prices Resist as Sales Fall
The price of old farm properties in France fell by an average of 4.1% in 2008, although sales were down by nearly 20%.
01 Sep 2009
Quality of Drinking Water in France
Tap water in France is unsafe to drink for those with a serious illness claims a French scientist.
01 Sep 2009
Rental Guarantees in France
The French government has introduced a new system of rental guarantees for landlords.
01 Sep 2009
Mobile Phone and Internet Charges in France
Mobile phone charges in France are above the international average, but the country offers better value for a broadband connection.
01 Sep 2009
French Landlords in Tax Puzzle
What is the business and fiscal status of landlords of furnished accommodation? New regulations seek to clear up a long-standing uncertainty.
01 Sep 2009
French School Grants for 2009/10
If you have children of school age in France, then you may be able to benefit from one or more school grants.
01 Sep 2009
The French Also Live Abroad
There may be as many French living in the United Kingdom, as Brits living in France, according to latest official statistics.
18 Aug 2009
Quarterly Currency Report - April/June 09
There have been some signs of encouragement for Sterling in recent months, although the outlook remains uncertain, writes Michael Steenkamp,
18 Aug 2009
French Baccalaureate Comes Under Fire
A record number of pupils passed the French baccalaureate this year, inevitably raising questions about a drop in standards.
18 Aug 2009
Will I Pay French Income Tax in 2009?
We have made a substantial update to our Guides page on the income thresholds for liability to French income tax in 2009.
18 Aug 2009
French Property Picks
We have made a selection of some attractively priced properties on french-property.com.
18 Aug 2009
French Info Continues to Expand
The bi-monthly magazine 'French Info' goes from strength to strength.
13 Aug 2009
Getting Health Insurance Cover in France
Many of you still seem unclear about the rules governing access to health care for EU early retirees to France, notably on termination of employment or business.
04 Aug 2009
Auto-entrepreneur Rules to be Tightened
The rules on obtaining ‘auto-entrepreneur’ business status are to be tightened.
04 Aug 2009
Rural France Resists Change
A new report on land use in France shows just why many international buyers view France as an attractive place to buy a rural retreat.
04 Aug 2009
'Vices Cachés' - Hidden Defects in French Properties
What are your rights if you find previously unknown major defects with the property following sale completion?
04 Aug 2009
French Tax Bill of €15 Billion
The French tax authorities identified a massive €15 billion in unpaid taxes last year, but this startling figure hides a slightly more complicated reality.
04 Aug 2009
Hospitals in France
What are the admission and charging policies of French hospitals, and where are the best and the worst hospitals in France?
04 Aug 2009
Buying a Property in France
The house buying process in France is secure, but you still need to have your wits about you.
15 Jul 2009
House Prices in France: Up or Down ?
French estate agents report that house prices rose in the second quarter, but even they do not believe it.
15 Jul 2009
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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