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Seller Obliged to Guarantee Heating System
A heating system out of order following sale of a property amounts to a contractual failure by the seller.
07 Nov 2018
Trusts in France
Trusts structures may well be widely used by Anglophones to protect and manage family assets, but they do not exist in France.
07 Nov 2018
Guide to Estate Agents in France
We have recently updated our guide to the use of estate agents in France.
07 Nov 2018
PUMA Health Charge Exemption Doubled
The government have revealed details of the changes that are to be made to the PUMA state health insurance charge.
07 Nov 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Oct 2018
The pound to euro exchange rate had a bumpy ride in October, mainly influenced by Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Nov 2018
Payment of Taxe Foncière
With the bill for the taxe foncière on the increase every year, it makes sense to set up a monthly direct debit with the tax office to spread the pain over the year.
08 Oct 2018
Social Charges New Court Ruling
A ruling in the French courts opens the way for more claims to be made over the liability of many international owners of French property to the social charges.
08 Oct 2018
Non-Resident or Resident in France?
The double tax treaty between the UK and France has prevailed over French national law in a case concerning residency status.
08 Oct 2018
Declaration of Spouse in a French Business
Sanctions are to be tightened against business owners who do not declare that their spouse works for the business.
08 Oct 2018
Detached Workers’ Regulations in France
Detached workers' regulations in France have been tightened up, and may yet still apply to the UK even after Brexit.
08 Oct 2018
Guide to Driving in France
We are pleased to announce our new Guide to Driving in France.
08 Oct 2018
PUMA Health Charge to be Overhauled
The government have announced that the law on the PUMA health charge is to be changed, but it is unlikely there will be further clarity for early retirees.
08 Oct 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Sept 2018
The pound to euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate traded between interbank levels of €1.1059 and €1.1292 in September as Brexit continued to fuel sterling movements, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
08 Oct 2018
Private Vendor Property Picks - October 2018
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
08 Oct 2018
French Health Charge Court Judgement
The controversy over the PUMA health charge continues, with a case heard in the Constitutional Council leaving the status of the charge in some doubt.
28 Sep 2018
Debit Card ‘Cashback’ in France
The government have granted retailers the right to offer debit card cashback to their customers, although whether either shops or shoppers want it remains to be seen.
06 Sep 2018
Car Registration Chaos in France
With major problems arising in the government on-line vehicle registration system owners are turning to private companies to register their car, but care is needed.**
06 Sep 2018
Private Vendor Property Picks - September 2018
A selection of properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
06 Sep 2018
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Aug 2018
During August, the pound to euro exchange rate fluctuated between interbank highs of 1.1257 and lows of 1.0994 amid interest rate hikes and Brexit developments, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
06 Sep 2018
Bordeaux Outpaces the Market
A recent study by the Notaries de France traced the evolution in residential property prices between 1997 and 2016 in 17 provincial metropolitan areas.
06 Sep 2018
