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2nd Oct 2025 Taxation

Budget 2026

Early reports on the draft budget for 2026 suggest the tax on savings and investment income will increase, whilst social charges for some may be reduced.

30th Sep 2025 Property In France

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

26th Sep 2025 Building & Renovation

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

24th Sep 2025 French Life

Public Office Exit Packages

The French government has announced a reform of benefits granted to former prime ministers, though the lifelong privileges enjoyed by former presidents remain unchanged.

22nd Sep 2025 Letting Property

Taxation of Chambres d'Hôtes

A French court confirms a restrictive interpretation of the tax allowance available to chambre d’hôte owners.

20th Sep 2025 French Life

Guide to University/Higher Education in France

We are pleased to publish our recently updated guide to university and higher education in France.

18th Sep 2025 Taxation

Calculating Inheritance Rights

A French court considered the basis for calculating the value of an asset in an inheritance.

16th Sep 2025 Travel

EU Air Passenger Rights Reform

Airline passenger rights in the EU are set to be significantly changed.

11th Sep 2025 Property In France

Rural House Sales and SAFER

The French estate agent’s association has started a legal action against the national rural land agency, SAFER.

9th Sep 2025 Taxation

Taxation of Couples

Since September 1st, France’s pay-as-you-earn income tax system has undergone a major overhaul for married and civil union couples.

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