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Ski Properties For Sale in the Alps
A selection of ski properties for sale in Savoie and Haute-Savoie, currently being advertised on SkiPropertyFrance.com.
09 Jan 2018
Electricity Suppliers and Tariffs in France
The French electricity giant EDF is losing around 100,000 customers a month to competitors, but the differences in tariffs remain marginal.
09 Jan 2018
House Prices in Herault
In the Mediterranean department of Herault, wherever you live, the mountains are close and the sea is not too far away.
07 Dec 2017
Best Christmas Markets in France 2017
The ambiance of Christmas in France can probably be best experienced by a visit to a marché de noel.
07 Dec 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review November 2017
Brexit caused the pound to euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate to yo-yo in November, with some dramatic dips and impressive rallies taking place, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
07 Dec 2017
The Price of a Building Plot in France
The French government have recently published a review of residential building land prices for 2016.
07 Dec 2017
Refuse Collection Charges in France
Do not expect door-to-door refuse collection in rural France, but you will still need to pay a refuse collection tax.
07 Dec 2017
Calculation of PUMA Health Charge
A circular published by the French government has set out the method for calculating the PUMA health insurance charge.
07 Dec 2017
Healthcare in France and Brexit
The British government have once again reaffirmed their commitment to continuity of health cover for retired expatriates living in Europe.
07 Dec 2017
Septic Tank on Neighbours Land
Buyer discovers after sale completion that the septic tank was not entirely located within boundary of the property.
07 Dec 2017
Business in France as a 'Profession Libérale'
Many expats who start a business in France will find their activity falls into one of the profession libérale business categories.
07 Dec 2017
The British in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Around a quarter of British nationals who live in France are resident in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, according to the latest official census results.
07 Dec 2017
Properties in Herault For Sale
A selection of properties in Herault, Occitanie for sale, currently being advertised on French-Property.com.
07 Dec 2017
Rent Controls in Paris Annulled by Court
A French court has annulled rent controls introduced in Paris in 2015, a month after a similar ruling concerning the city of Lille.
07 Dec 2017
French Health Insurance Contribution for 2016/17
Many thousands of expatriates have incorrectly been sent a notice for the payment of the PUMA health contribution, when they are not liable to pay the charge.
27 Nov 2017
Getting a French Mortgage as a Senior
The mortgage market for 60+ seniors has rarely been a priority for French lenders, but that is slowly changing.
07 Nov 2017
French House Prices Half-Year 2017
The latest departmental market analysis shows average prices outside of Paris ranging from €650m² in the Creuse to €3,900m² in the Alpes Maritimes.
07 Nov 2017
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review October 2017
Although there were some sharp fluctuations in the pound/euro exchange rate in October, the currency pair finished the month at similar levels to which it started, writes Ben Scott of FC Exchange.
07 Nov 2017
Home Improvements to Your French Property
Improving your French property does not always increase its value, so choose what to do with care, says chartered surveyor, John Marshall.
07 Nov 2017
Business Start-Up Support in France
All new small business start-ups are to be granted some relief from social security contributions, a measure that already exists in a more restricted form.
07 Nov 2017
