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22nd Nov 2022 Letting Property

Taxe d’Habitation on Second Homes

More councils have been given the power to impose a surtax on second homes, but it is a measure whose impact has to date been marginal.

18th Nov 2022 Building & Renovation

Housing Improvement Grant Application Process

The French Ombudsman has heavily criticised the 'MaPrimeRénov' home improvement grant application process.

15th Nov 2022 Business

Business Registration in France

The system of business registration in France is all about to change.

13th Nov 2022 Property Market

House Prices in Herault

The notaires in the department of Herault, Occitanie have published a review of house prices in the department.

10th Nov 2022 Taxation

Social Charges, S1s and Exemptions

S1 holders and others are winning claims for exemption from social charges, but confusion about the rules continues to exist.

7th Nov 2022 Property In France

Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

Seller obliged to sell on the basis of exchange of mails with potential buyer.

4th Nov 2022 French Life

Lights Go Out in France?

The energy crisis is obliging the government and local authorities to adopt more stringent controls on commercial and public lighting.

31st Oct 2022 French Life

New Plan to Fight Wildfires

After an unprecedented summer of wildfires in France, the government has set about building a fire and rescue service fit for the future.

28th Oct 2022 Taxation

Taxe Foncière and Supplementary Levies

The 'taxe foncière' is the main local rates tax in France, which actually comprises several different levies.

25th Oct 2022 French Life

Winter Tyres in France

As winter draws near, all vehicles in mountain areas of France must be equipped with snow tyres or carry chains.

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