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Burglaries Fall in France
The French government have recently published their annual crime survey, covering the period 2018 to 2020.
03 Jun 2021
Roof Terrace Constitutes a Neighbour Nuisance
A couple who created a terrace on the roof of their French apartment are ordered to close it.
03 Jun 2021
Taxe Foncière Rates Reduction due to Wind Farm
A couple win a reduction in their rates bill, due to the inconveniences caused by a local wind farm.
03 Jun 2021
Rural Property Picks - June 2021
A selection of properties for sale throughout rural France currently being advertised on our website.
03 Jun 2021
Under €50k Property Picks - May 2021
A selection of properties under €50,000 for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
26 May 2021
Properties with Land | Property Picks - May 2021
A selection of properties with more than 1 acre of land for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
19 May 2021
Fixer Upper Property Picks - May 2021
A selection of fixer upper properties for sale throughout France currently being advertised on our website.
19 May 2021
Occitanie Region Property Picks - May 2021
A selection of beautiful properties for sale in the Occitanie region currently being advertised on our website.
04 May 2021
Nouvelle Aquitaine Region Property Picks - May 2021
A selection of properties for sale throughout the Nouvelle Aquitaine region currently being advertised on our website.
04 May 2021
Surge in Prices for Older Housing in France
The Covid pandemic is beginning to change the structure of the housing market in France, as house prices rise significantly.
04 May 2021
Micro-Entrepreneurs – Covid Financial Support
The range of financial and general business support available to micro-entrepreneur business owners during the present crisis.
04 May 2021
Sale Proceeds Pirated from Notaire
A British couple had the proceeds of their house sale sent by the notaire to an email hacker.
04 May 2021
Summer Weather in France 2021
Météo France are predicting a hotter than normal summer in most of France.
04 May 2021
Nuisances in Rural France
A new law protecting the smells and noises of the French countryside looks to be a lot of hot air over nothing.
04 May 2021
Rural House and Land Prices in France
The French rural land agency SAFER have opened up their rural property price register to the public.
04 May 2021
Taxation of Savings Interest and Dividends in France
There is a single rate ‘flat tax’ for savings interest, dividend income and capital gains on the sale of shares, with the option to use standard income tax bands.
04 May 2021
Insurance Claims in France - Owner Responsibilities
Insurance claims in France and negligence clauses in French insurance policies.
04 May 2021
French Taxes Paid Abroad Not in France
A French court has recently ruled on a business owner who declared their income in their country of origin, not in France.
04 May 2021
Geoportail: The French Google Earth
The French on-line mapping service 'Geoportail' is a worthy alternative to Google Earth for France, with great image quality and a wealth of mapping information.
21 Apr 2021
