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What is the Holiday 'Taxe de Séjour'?
Introduced over a century ago to provide a source of income to thermal spa towns, the 'taxe de séjour' has since been extended to many tourist areas in France.
13 Jun 2017
'Dependant' Spouses and S1 Health Cover
'Dependant' spouses of those with a State retirement pension have the automatic right to health cover in France through the S1 certificate issued to their partner.
13 Jun 2017
Legal Expenses Insurance Cover in France
With access to legal aid in France becoming more difficult to obtain, it makes sense to consider legal expenses cover in conjunction with your house insurance policy.
13 May 2017
Travel to France after Brexit
Brexit is not going to bring about a visa requirement for visits between the UK and Europe, but change is in the wind for all travellers.
13 May 2017
Crit Air' Vehicle Emissions Sticker
Some French cities have introduced a requirement for an emissions sticker to be displayed in vehicle windscreens, a practice that is likely to become more widespread.
13 May 2017
French Income Tax Payable in 2017
How much income tax might you expect to pay this year?
13 May 2017
Road Accident Map of France
The highest road accident rate in France is in Paris, with the laurels as the safest department being taken by the Ardennes.
13 May 2017
The Cost of House Insurance in France
How much might you expect to pay each year to insure your house in France?
13 May 2017
Sterling Euro Review April 2017
April was an interesting month for the pound to euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate and it seems as if GBP/EUR found a new resistance level at the 1.20 mark, writes Ben Scott.
13 May 2017
France Visa's for Non-Europeans
EEA nationals maybe free to live and work in France without any visa being necessary, but what are the conditions of entry of nationals from outside of Europe?
13 May 2017
Ten Top Tips for Starting a Business in France
For those looking to set up a business in France, Sally Stone, founder of the national network of property managers Les Bons Voisins, gives some very helpful advice.
13 May 2017
Getting Help with French Health Costs
The rules may be tightly drawn, but those on a low income are entitled to assistance with health service charges and insurance premiums.
13 May 2017
Building an Extension to French Property
Building an extension to your French property normally requires administrative consent, but the regulations that apply depend upon on the scale of the works.
13 May 2017
Survey Guarantees on Diagnostics Immobilier
Buyers have a legal right to compensation for errors occurring as part of the 'diagnostics immobilier', but on what basis?
04 Apr 2017
Brexit and Long-Term Residents in France
Despite Brexit the right of residence and of health care for most expatriates in France will not be at the whim of the withdrawal negotiations.
04 Apr 2017
Sterling Registers Quarterly Gains
The pound was inspired by a mixture of politics and economic data in March and markets finally witnessed the triggering of Article 50 - an event that failed to cause the kind of movement experts had predicted, writes Ben Scott.
04 Apr 2017
Micro-Entrepreneur Sales Accounting
Micro-entrepreneurs pay social security charges on their annual sales, but on invoiced sales or actual cash received?
04 Apr 2017
Your French Income Tax Return 2017
With the French income tax declaration deadline approaching we take you through the basic rules concerning income tax in France.
04 Apr 2017
Farm Tenancy Despite No Rental Payment
A recent ruling in the French courts has once again demonstrated the risks associated of allowing a local farmer even informal use of your land.
04 Apr 2017
Lifetime Mortgages in France
A leading French bank has launched a new fixed interest lifetime mortgage offer, lowering the eligible age limit to 60 years.
04 Apr 2017
