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Covid-19 - French Mortgage Relief
In the face of the pandemic, it is possible to obtain some assistance with relief from mortgage repayments, but at a cost.
03 Apr 2020
Covid-19 in France - News Digest
A summary of the main Covid-19 developments in France over the past month.
03 Apr 2020
Wind Farms in France 2019
A new report provides a snapshot of the size and deployment of wind farm installations across France.
03 Apr 2020
Covid-19 - Where are the Cases?
What are the departments in France most affected by the pandemic?
03 Apr 2020
Covid-19 - French Property Sale Contracts
Many property buyers were unable to complete on a sale in France before President Macron ordered the lockdown, so what is the legal position? writes avocat Clint Goffin van Aken.
03 Apr 2020
Disparities in GP Cover in France
A prescient new report has highlighted the growing shortage of GPs in a many areas of France and the regional disparities that exist.
03 Apr 2020
British National Liable to Capital Gains Tax
A British national who lived between the UK and France each year has failed in a legal action to obtain capital gains tax exemption on the sale of their French home.
03 Apr 2020
Brittany’s Airports Called into Question
The French national auditor has questioned the long-term future of several of Brittany’s airports.
03 Apr 2020
Ski Resort Property Picks - March 2020
A selection of properties in popular ski resorts for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
11 Mar 2020
Funeral Costs in France
Funeral costs in France average nearly €4,000, but there are significant variations between parlours and across the country.
11 Mar 2020
Pound Euro Exchange Rate Experiences Volatility
The Pound to Euro exchange rate had a volatile month in February, trading between levels of €1.15 and €1.20, writes currency specialist Ben Scott of Global Reach.
11 Mar 2020
Guide to French Health System 2020
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to the health system in France 2020.
11 Mar 2020
The Cryptic World of French Notaire Fees
Only code-breakers could probably fully understand the fee structure operated by French notaires, so the risk of being overcharged should not be under-estimated.
11 Mar 2020
The Use (and Abuse) of Red Diesel in France
Red diesel is widely used in France, but the government are tightening controls on its use.
11 Mar 2020
Property Prices in 100 Ski Stations across France
A new study shows average property prices for the main ski stations across France, which range from around €1,000/m² up to €17,000/m².
11 Mar 2020
French Income Tax Payable in 2020
How much French income tax might you expect to pay this year on your 2019 income?
11 Mar 2020
Neighbour Nuisance and French Property Sale Contracts
Two recent cases in the French courts considered noise nuisance problems encountered by buyers following property sale completion.
11 Mar 2020
Retirees and the PUMA Health Charge
Retirees in France escape liability to the PUMA health charge, but for some households that may change next year.
11 Mar 2020
Chalet Property Picks - February 2020
A selection of chalets for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
07 Feb 2020
Best French Towns and Villages to Live
A new quality of life study gives the best places to live in France, but is probably only useful if you accept the technique that has been used.
07 Feb 2020
