Inheritance in France – Transfer of Property
A range of notaire fees and taxes are payable in connection with the formalities of a succession, one of which is on the transfer of property.
24 Sep 2021
Rates Relief for Energy Conservation Works
Relief from the taxe foncière is available on completion of home energy conservation works, to either the main residence or a second home.
21 Sep 2021
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?
17 Sep 2021
Moving to France After Brexit
With the UK now out of the EU, what are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated 9th Sept 2021.
09 Sep 2021
Covid-19 - Travel to and from France
Covid cases are falling in France and over two-thirds of the population have been vaccinated, but the use of a health passport is essential for international travel and in internal public spaces.
08 Sep 2021
Back to School in France 2021/2022
Some 12 million children returned to school (la rentrée) on September 2, with new Covid-19 health protocols in place.
08 Sep 2021
Buying an Empty/Abandoned Property in France
Using the French land register to find the owner of an abandoned or empty house.
08 Sep 2021
Electricity Prices in France 2020
Electricity prices in France rose 6.1% in 2020, but they are still cheaper than elsewhere in Europe.
08 Sep 2021
Notaires and Fee Sharing on Property Transactions
Buyer and seller can each appoint their own notaire, but some notaires seem unwilling to act on this basis.
08 Sep 2021
Renovation Property Picks - September 2021
A selection of properties to renovate for sale in France currently being advertised on our website.
08 Sep 2021
Does a French Marriage Contract Make Sense?
In order to get around French inheritance laws many international buyers adopt a post-nuptial French marriage contract, but it is not always necessary or possible to do so.
08 Sep 2021
Who Pays Wealth Tax in France?
Who pays the wealth tax in France and where do they live?
08 Sep 2021
Drivers without Insurance in France
Nearly 30,000 people were victims of an accident involving an uninsured driver in France last year.
08 Sep 2021
Cheap Car Insurance Policies in France
There are plenty of cheap car insurance policies available in France, but they often come at a price.
08 Sep 2021
Guide to School Education in France
With the French school year now under way, we have recently updated our popular guide to the French school education system.
08 Sep 2021
Pets and Animals in French Rental Properties
Can a landlord in France prevent a tenant from keeping animals?
07 Sep 2021
The Sunniest Departments in France 2020
Although last year it was a relatively normal year in the south, sunshine levels in the north were above average.
13 Aug 2021
Purchase of Property in France by Non-Europeans
The French government has given its position on the right of non-Europeans to purchase property in France.
13 Aug 2021
Cow Manure not a Neighbour Nuisance
A property owner complains of the odours from cow manure stocked near to their property.
13 Aug 2021
Low Emission Zones in French Cities
The French government has decided to extend low emission zones to all cities and large towns in France.
13 Aug 2021
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