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9th Jun 2023 Property In France

Estate Agent Fees in France

The French competition authority has declared that estate agent fees are too high, and that reform of the profession is overdue.

5th Jun 2023 Building & Renovation

Declaration Procedures for Minor Building Works

Most minor building works in France do not require planning consent, but you may still be required to obtain administrative authorisation.

2nd Jun 2023 Property Market

Rural House Prices 2022

Rural house prices rose by a national average of 5.7% last year, but with significant differences between departments.

29th May 2023 Property Market

Notaires and the Sale of French Property

Notaires are permitted to engage in the sale of French property, but only on a restricted basis.

26th May 2023 Taxation

Taxe Foncière by Department 2022

How much is the taxe foncière rates bill in each department of France?

25th May 2023 Taxation

Sale of Property on Inheritance

What tax rules apply on the sale of an inherited French property?

22nd May 2023 Money

How Safe is your Money in a French bank?

Recent banking failures in the USA and Switzerland inevitably beg the question about the resilience of French banks.

18th May 2023 French Life

Digital French Driving Licences

Your French driving licence will soon be available directly from your smartphone.

17th May 2023 Property In France

Professional Sellers and Latent Defects

Professional sellers cannot escape liability for latent defects, a French court has ruled.

15th May 2023 Building & Renovation

Installing Solar Panels - Is it Worth it?

As electricity prices soar, some factors to consider over the installation of solar panels on your French property.

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