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Rent Levels in France 2018
Rent levels in France averaged €12.80m2 last year, with smaller properties attracting the highest yields.
09 Apr 2019
Double Commission Payable to French Estate Agent
A French court has ruled that there is no legal restriction on an estate agent obtaining a commission from both seller and buyer.
09 Apr 2019
Residential Burglaries in France 2018
The number of burglaries in France went down in France last year, and a new study shows the variation in burglary rates in each department and region.
09 Apr 2019
Renovation Project Property Picks - March 2019
A selection of renovation projects for sale throughout the France currently being advertised on our website.
07 Mar 2019
Luxury Property Picks - March 2019
A selection of luxury properties for sale including one recently seen on "Escape to the Chateau DIY".
07 Mar 2019
Building on Agricultural Land in France
Construction in open countryside in France is generally not permitted, but as always there are exceptions.
07 Mar 2019
Brexit and Residence Rights in France
What are the rights of residence of economically inactive UK nationals who live in France on a low income?
07 Mar 2019
Guide to Inheritance Laws and Taxes in France 2019
We are pleased to announce the latest release of our free 26-page guide to French inheritance laws and taxes.
07 Mar 2019
Medical Illness and Mortgage Finance in France
A procedure exists in France to enable those with a serious medical problem to obtain a mortgage.
07 Mar 2019
French Income Tax Payable in 2019
Most 2018 income will escape taxation this year, but if you remain liable on an 'exceptional' basis how much might you expect to have to pay?
07 Mar 2019
French Tax Rules on Foreign Rental Losses
Are foreign rental deficits deductible against French income tax for those resident in France?
07 Mar 2019
UK/France Driving Licence Exchanges Suspended
The French driving licence authority are unable to process the exchange of driving licences for UK nationals until the outcome of Brexit is known.
07 Mar 2019
Non-European Residents Liable for Social Charges
A French appeal court has ruled that non-residents outside of the EEA are liable for the social charges on their French income.
07 Mar 2019
EDF Employee Benefits 'Excessive'
The French national auditor has pointed to the "disproportionate and costly" employment advantages of EDF employees.
07 Mar 2019
Help with Health Costs in France
The French government have merged two schemes that provide financial assistance towards health costs for those on a low income.
07 Mar 2019
Sterling/Euro Exchange Rate Review Feb 2019
While the first half of February saw the Pound to Euro exchange rate trend largely sideways, the second half saw Sterling climb against the common currency to reside near two-year highs, writes Ben Scott of Global Reach.
07 Mar 2019
South of France Property Picks - February 2019
A selection of properties for sale throughout the South of France currently being advertised by private vendors on our website.
07 Feb 2019
Estate Agent Failed to Disclose Proposed Bypass
An estate agent who agreed with a seller to conceal important information about a property for sale from a buyer has been obliged to pay damages to the seller.
07 Feb 2019
House Prices in France 2018
Several French estate agents have published reviews of the housing market for last year, but from a perspective that will be of little value to rural property buyers and sellers.
07 Feb 2019
Second-Hand Vehicle History Checks in France
The government have introduced free on-line vehicle history checks for buyers, albeit with some limitations.
07 Feb 2019
