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Latest Articles
Civil Partnerships in France
A UK civil partnership is now recognised in France, but do not assume that this now gets around all French inheritance laws.
15 Jul 2009
Health & Social Security Rights in France
New official guidance has been issued on the health and social security rights of expats from Europe living in France.
01 Jul 2009
Sunniest Places in France
Where are the sunniest places in France? Surprisingly, the Cote d’Azur does not head up the table.
01 Jul 2009
Who Pays the French Estate Agent Fees?
Is it the seller, or is it the buyer who is responsible for the commission payable to a French estate agent?
01 Jul 2009
Tour de France 2009
The Tour de France, the most prestigious cycle race in the world, will start on 4th July.
01 Jul 2009
French Taxes on Sale of Building Land
The sale of building land in France incurs not only a potential liability to the payment of capital gains tax, but also to a development tax.
01 Jul 2009
French Cheques do Nicely Thank You
There is no such thing as a bank guarantee card in France, as a cheque must be honoured.
01 Jul 2009
French Health Insurers to Play Larger Role
President Sarkozy has announced that the private health insurers must assume greater responsibility for meeting the costs of the French health system.
16 Jun 2009
Paris Property Market Slows Markedly
A major contraction in sales, but with prices falling more moderately, was the main message from the Paris notaires for the first quarter of 2009.
16 Jun 2009
Sun Shines on Solar Panels
The financial incentives for the installation of solar panels on your French home are now so strong that it is becoming a very tempting proposition.
16 Jun 2009
Summer Festivals in France 2009
We have made a selection of the best music and cultural festivals in France this summer.
16 Jun 2009
Travel to France – News Roundup
Whether Ryanair can be described as a ‘low-cost airline’ is open to question after it announced it would charge passengers to check-in online.
16 Jun 2009
Property Rights in France: Openings in Buildings
We are pleased to release today a further section of our 'Guide to Property Rights in France'.
16 Jun 2009
Driving in France: Accident Damaged Vehicles
New regulations have been introduced to increase the level of control on vehicles damaged in a road accident.
02 Jun 2009
Internet Piracy in France: Loi Hadopi
A controversial new law has been passed to tackle breaches of artistic copyright on the Internet in France.
02 Jun 2009
Planning Application Taxes in France
Although no application fee is payable for a planning application in France, there are fees and taxes with any consent that may be granted.
02 Jun 2009
Provence-Alpes-Cotes d’Azur or Prozac?
The people of Provence-Alpes-Côtes-d’Azur (PACA) are being consulted on a name change for the region.
02 Jun 2009
Launch of ‘The French Paper’
A new national newspaper for the English speaking community in France was launched last month, with the publication of ‘The French Paper’.
02 Jun 2009
New Venture for French-property.com
French-property.com is pleased to announce a partnership with 'French Info', a publication for the English speaking community in France.
15 May 2009
Grand Paris: A Vision for a French Metropolis
The vision of a new ‘Grand Paris’ was unveiled last month by the French President.
15 May 2009
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