In-depth analysis of French Property Ownership and Living in France

Running a Chambre d'Hôte

A guide to the legal and tax fundamentals of setting up and running a chambre d'hôte.

Cooling-Off Period for Property Buyers

Buyers of French property have a 10-day cooling-off period, but when exactly does it start?

Apartment Prices in Paris 2024

Both sales and prices of apartments in Paris headed south last year, according to a new review of the market.

Hidden Easements on French Property

Hidden easements are not unusual on French property, so a sale and purchase contract needs careful drafting.

Tenancy Rights and Building Works

What are the rights of a landlord to terminate a tenancy to undertake building works?

Building Works and VAT

The certification process for owners to obtain a reduced rate of VAT on building work has been simplified.

Electricity Prices and Services 2025

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2025

The maximum income thresholds by household size that apply before French income tax is payable in 2025 on 2024 income.

Tax on Vacant Homes - Exemption

A property owner claims relief from the tax on vacant homes on the grounds that the property was uninhabitable.