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

Electricity Price Rise in France

The global surge in electricity prices has prompted a range of measures in France to protect consumers and preserve the competitiveness of private suppliers.

French Bank Savings Accounts

Interest rates on tax free French bank savings schemes have been increased, although they substantially trail the level of inflation.

Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

Buyers can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place for a bank certificate on the origin of funds.

French Income Tax Exemption Thresholds 2022

The maximum income thresholds that apply before you pay income tax in France in 2022 on 2021 income.

Investigation into Fake Covid Certificates

Guide to French Health System

Quality Ratings for Gite Accommodation

Obtaining a star rating for your gîte will be more difficult from this year, but the tax break may well make it worthwhile.

French Social Charges 2022

The rates, income bands and exemption limits that apply for social charges in 2022.

Crowing Cockerels and Neighbour Nuisance

Home Insurance and Natural Disasters

Related Reading:Guide to House Insurance in France

Inheritance Planning in France

Death and taxes may well be unavoidable, but when they come together it is not surprising that if we cannot cheat death, most of us want to at least be able to cheat the taxman.