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27th Nov 2025 France Insider

Suspension of a Foreign Driving Licence

A French court hands down a landmark decision on the suspension of a foreign driving licence.

25th Nov 2025 Property Market

Housing Market Review Q3/25

Estate agents are reporting signs of recovery in the housing market, although the landscape remains fragile.

22nd Nov 2025 Taxation

Taxe Foncière 2026 - Homes Revaluation

An update of the tax base for property descriptions will affect 7.4 million homes in 2026. UPDATE: The government has announced the suspension of this measure 26th Nov.

20th Nov 2025 Money

Notaire Convicted of Fraud Over Fees

The French Supreme Court recently examined a case concerning the legal boundaries of fraud within a notaire’s office.

18th Nov 2025 French Life

New Driving Licence Validity Period

A new European law has set a maximum validity period for driving licences, replacing lifetime licences.

14th Nov 2025 Property In France

Farmers Right of Way

The French Supreme Court recently considered a neighbour dispute concerning a farmer’s alleged right of way.

12th Nov 2025 Healthcare

Health Charge for Non-Europeans

A growing political consensus appears to be emerging in France around the reintroduction of a dedicated health charge for non-European residents.

7th Nov 2025 Property In France

Use of Estate Agents, Notaires and Lawyers

The use of estate agents, notaires and international lawyers in the legal process is often misunderstood by foreign property buyers.

6th Nov 2025 Money

French Bank Overdrafts - Fact and Fiction

Changes to the regulations on bank overdraft facilities appear to be more symbolic than substantive.

4th Nov 2025 Business

Business in France - Use of a Foreign Company

The government has tightened up on the use of a foreign company to do business by a person resident in France.

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