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Latest Articles
French Mobile Phone Antennas a Health Hazard
A number of recent court rulings threaten the future development of the French mobile phone network.
01 Apr 2009
New Boost to Auto-Entrepreneurs and Small Business
New measures have been announced granting additional small business relief on social security contributions.
01 Apr 2009
French Tax Credits for Home Energy Conservation
There are generous French tax breaks available if you undertake works to improve the energy efficiency of your French property.
17 Mar 2009
Admission to a French University
Those of you with a child who has attended a French secondary school may well be considering a French University for their higher education studies.
17 Mar 2009
Legal Battle Over Cote d'Azur Property
A Russian billionaire is seeking reimbursement of a deposit of €39 million he paid on the most expensive property in the world.
17 Mar 2009
French Restaurants Win Reduction in VAT
The French government has won a long campaign in Brussels to lower the rate of VAT in French restaurants.
17 Mar 2009
French Mortgages for Home Energy Conservation
The French government has launched an enticing package of financial incentives for homeowners to undertake energy conservation works.
03 Mar 2009
Dental Treatment in France
The cost of routine dental care in France is very modest, but if you seek more specialist treatment, going to your usual dentist may not be the cheapest solution.
03 Mar 2009
French Agriculture Faces up to Reform
The French government has announced a major redistribution of agricultural subsidies towards smaller farmers, and a more "durable" agriculture.
03 Mar 2009
French Regions to be Merged
Several regions of France may be merged, as part of a major reorganisation of local government in the country.
03 Mar 2009
Reduction in French Income Tax
French taxpayers are to benefit from a reduction in income tax this year, although the news has not been greeted with unbounded joy by everyone.
03 Mar 2009
New Build Costs in France in 2007
A new survey provides a useful summary of house construction costs in France for 2007.
03 Mar 2009
Planning Controls on Historic Buildings in France
If you live near a protected building in France, or within a conservation area, you are subject to stronger planning controls.
17 Feb 2009
Tax Breaks for Business Start-ups in France
There are a surprising number of tax breaks available to a start-up business in rural areas of France.
17 Feb 2009
When is a Promesse (de Vente) Not a Promise?
There are two forms of French property sale contract, but one that has always had a little less certainty than the other.
17 Feb 2009
Social Security Shake-Up in France
Making the return to work more attractive than remaining on benefits is the key objective of changes being introduced to the French social security system.
17 Feb 2009
Reforms Planned to French Business Rates
President Sarkozy has announced his intention to radically reform the controversial business tax, the taxe professionnelle.
17 Feb 2009
House Insurance in France: Valuable Objects
We are pleased to release a further part of our Guide to Household Insurance in France.
17 Feb 2009
Storms in South West France
When my wife suggested a candlelit dinner for two, little did I imagine at the time that we would be dining à la bougie for the rest of the week!
03 Feb 2009
French Building Land Prices
The price of building land in France averaged €51/m2 in 2007, an increase of 16% over 2006.*
03 Feb 2009
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