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French Private Sales (FSBO) Property Picks - November 2020
A selection of private sale (FSBO) properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
10 Nov 2020
Holiday Rental Properties For Sale - November 2020
A selection of holiday rental properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
10 Nov 2020
Covid-19 France - Housing Market During Lockdown
With France now in lockdown, what are the rules in place concerning housing market activity?
10 Nov 2020
Taxe d'Habitation 2020
More households will be exempt from the taxe d’habitation this year as the gradual abolition of the tax continues.
10 Nov 2020
Hunting Rights on Private Land in France
What are the shooting rights of hunters in France on private land?
10 Nov 2020
Taxe Foncière 2020
The average increase in the taxe foncière this year is 1.2%, so what might you expect to pay?
10 Nov 2020
Older Drivers and French Driving Licences
The French government is continuing to resist regular calls for more stringent controls on driving licences for elderly persons.
10 Nov 2020
Notaires Reject Official Mediation Service
The failure of most notaires to participate in the government sponsored mediation service is "unacceptable" says the mediator.
10 Nov 2020
French Residency Permit Portal Goes Live
The on-line portal for British nationals in France to apply for residency has finally opened, to general endorsement.
10 Nov 2020
Residency and French Property Ownership
Owning substantial property in France and liability to French taxes.
10 Nov 2020
Energy Efficiency Grants in France 2021
The government have announced details of the new energy efficiency grants system for 2021.
10 Nov 2020
Microentrepreneur Landlord of Gite Rental
What are the rules that apply to register as a micro-entrepreneur landlord of furnished accommodation?
10 Nov 2020
French City House Prices 2008-18
A new study shows the movement in house prices in the metropolitan areas of France.
10 Nov 2020
Paris Property Market Half-Year 2020
Property prices in the Ile-de-France rose significantly in the second quarter of this year, despite a substantial fall in the number of sales.
06 Oct 2020
Covid 19 France - Alert Levels on the Increase
The virus is now circulating widely in most departments, with several areas in a state of maximum alert.
06 Oct 2020
Financial Assistance for Energy Efficiency 2020
The scheme of financial assistance for home energy conservation in France has changed this year and it will do so again next year.
06 Oct 2020
Beating the Brexit Deadline
With less than two months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, it's not too late to become legally resident in France.
06 Oct 2020
Taxation of Dividends in France by Non-Resident
A UK resident who sold dividends held in a French company is taxable in France on the capital gain.
06 Oct 2020
Tax Treatment of Business Accounting in France
The surcharge on taxable profits for business owners not using an accredited accountant is to be abolished.
06 Oct 2020
Hunting Accidents in France
The hunting season began in France last month, and within days several accidents are reported.
06 Oct 2020
