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Latest Articles
Aix en Provence the Sunniest Place in France
Aix en Provence was the sunniest place in France last year, whilst Toulon the warmest, and Besancon in the North East had the highest number of rainy days.
15 Nov 2007
French Water Companies Making ‘Abusive’ Profits
The price of water in the major cities of France is often ‘abusive’ and private water management companies make huge profits, according to the French consumer’s body, UFC-Que-Choisir.
15 Nov 2007
What Are ‘Notaire Fees’ in France?
When buying a French property, there is no escaping paying around 7% in ‘notaire fees’, but just what are these fees, and can you reduce them?
15 Nov 2007
France’s Ecological New Deal
The French President Nicolas Sarkozy has given the green light to a major programme of action on the environment, which has been greeted with satisfaction but prudence by many observers.
15 Nov 2007
Do not Be Fooled by ‘Micro-Entreprise’ Status in France
In the minds of many who relocate to France a ‘micro-entreprise’ is synonymous with a 'small business', but do not let hasty translation put you in a tax trap.
15 Nov 2007
Who Pays the Social Welfare Levy in France?
If you relocate to France to live on an early retirement pension, you pay the notorious ‘social welfare levy’. Or do you?
15 Nov 2007
Land Prices in France Remain Modest
The French Ministry of Agriculture has recently published figures on agricultural land prices throughout France, which show an average price of €4390 per hectare for arable land, and €3100 per hectare for grassland.
15 Nov 2007
How Much Does A Small Business Make in France?
Whether butcher, baker or candlestickmaker, what can a the owner of a small business expect to earn in France?
15 Nov 2007
French Bureaucracy the Most Expensive in Europe
A recent study carried out by an Italian economic development group puts a cost on the bloated French bureaucracy, the most expensive in Europe.
15 Nov 2007
Inheritance Planning Still Makes Sense
Whilst the Government has abolished inheritance tax between married couples, the entrenched inheritance rights of children remain in place.
01 Nov 2007
Fraud Enquiry Launched into Illegal Tuna Fishing
The French Government have launched an enquiry into fishermen suspected of having substantially exceeded their fishing quota for tuna in 2007.
01 Nov 2007
Financial Assistance for Property Renovation
We are pleased to announce the release today of our Guide to Financial Assistance for Property Renovation.
01 Nov 2007
French Home Information Packs
Despite the reticence of the UK Government on home information packs, the process continues full-tilt in France.
01 Nov 2007
Retail Shake-up in France – Sunday Opening for Supermarkets
French retailing may be in for a big shake-up, with the introduction of Sunday opening, and other measures aimed at driving down prices.
01 Nov 2007
Expats in France Campaign Against French Health Law
Expats in France have formed a campaign group to lead the fight against new immigration and health laws, which deny early retirees access to the French health insurance system.
01 Nov 2007
Easyjet Takes on Air France
The low-cost airline Easyjet has clearly decided to take on Air France on its own turf, by announcing new expansion plans in France.
16 Oct 2007
French Planning Application Procedures Simplified
French planning application procedures have recently been simplified, although policy guidelines on granting planning consent remain intact.
16 Oct 2007
Downward Pressure on French House Prices
House prices dropped by 1% in the third quarter of the year, according to the most recent housing market survey from FNAIM, the professional association of French estate agents.
16 Oct 2007
Get a Bird's Eye View of Your French Property
Geoportail, the French competitor to Google Earth, just gets better, and is now an invaluable web tool for buyers.
16 Oct 2007
Tougher Regulations on Dogs
The Government have announced proposals to tighten up laws on keeping a dog, including the introduction of a pet licence for owners of certain types of dog.
16 Oct 2007
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Our News section is no longer being published although our catalogue of articles remains in place.
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