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Moving to France
What are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated 04/05/2022.
18 Apr 2022
French Visa Health Insurance Rules Eased
The health insurance requirements for a visa to visit France have been eased. UPDATED March 2022.
13 Mar 2022
Brexit: Moving Household Goods to France
Now that the UK has left the EU, what are the customs rules for moving your possessions to a property in France? UPDATED 11th March 2022,
11 Mar 2022
Health Insurance for Visa to France
What are the rules concerning health insurance for a long-stay visa to France?
23 Feb 2022
Starting a Business in France after Brexit
British nationals who wish to start a business in France after Brexit now need a business visa. UPDATED 18th Feb 2022.
15 Feb 2022
Brexit: Taxes and Charges for Parcel Delivery to France
Post-Brexit rules have made receiving parcels from the UK more expensive, in the process causing widespread confusion and anger.
15 Jan 2022
Complaints Against French Notaires
Notaires in France have a privileged status, but their competence and conduct can sometimes fall short of the standards required for such an important role.
18 Dec 2021
Launch of France Insider
Today we announce the launch of 'France Insider', a subscription based service which replaces the existing news service.
07 Dec 2021
Planning Applications - Public Right of Information
The public right of information to land planning applications in France is tightly prescribed, so obtaining early notice about proposed neighbouring developments is often not easy.
03 Dec 2021
Grants for Electric Vehicles in France
Buy a new electric or hybrid car in France and obtain a grant on the purchase price of the vehicle and for the installation of a charging point. UPDATED 28th April 2022.
02 Dec 2021
Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit
Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads.
29 Nov 2021
Small Business Rates in France 2021
Most business owners and landlords of furnished accommodation in France are liable for local business rates, which are payable this month, although there are exemptions in place.
26 Nov 2021
Guide to Buying Property in France 2021
We are pleased to announce the latest release of our FREE 40-page guide to the legal aspects of buying property in France.
25 Nov 2021
Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes
What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?
23 Nov 2021
Where are France's Empty Homes?
A new study identifies those communes where the percentage number of long-term empty homes is highest, in some cases over 20% of the housing stock.
19 Nov 2021
Discharge from Hospital in France
There are a range of of after-care services available on discharge from hospital in France, but they operate in a somewhat fragmented manner.
16 Nov 2021
House Prices in the Dordogne
House prices in Dordogne vary by an average of over 100% between the most and least expensive areas.
12 Nov 2021
Wind Farm a Health 'Nuisance'
A Belgian couple living in the department of Tarn have won €128,000 in damages due to a wind farm near their property.
09 Nov 2021
New French Inheritance Law Under EU Investigation
The European Commission has launched an investigation into a new French law which conflicts with European precepts on cross-border successions.
07 Nov 2021
Brexit 'WARP' Visa Rules and Application Process
What are the rules and procedures for obtaining a Brexit 'WARP' visa during the transition process? Updated 19th Oct 2021.
04 Nov 2021
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