France Insider

19th Aug 2022 Taxation

Heir Hunters and French Inheritances

Notaires charged with dealing with a succession can resort to a costly genealogy search, sometimes with undue haste.

16th Aug 2022 Business

Reduction in Social Insurance Charges for Small Business Owners

The government are proposing to reduce the level of social security contributions payable by micro-entrepreneurs and other small business owners.

13th Aug 2022 French Life

More Departments Increase Speed Limit to 90kph

Around half the departments in France have decided to lift the maximum 80kph speed limit to 90kph on some or all of their roads.

31st Jul 2022 French Life

Vehicle Inspection Tests in France

Last year, 20% of vehicles in France failed their vehicle inspection (MOT) test.

29th Jul 2022 Visas

French Residence Permit Language Test

The French government has announced mandatory language competence for a residence permit, despite it already being a legal requirement!

27th Jul 2022 Money

House Insurance for Holiday Rentals in France

Holiday rental property insurance options in France for both landlords and their guests.

25th Jul 2022 Healthcare

The Cost of Complementary Health Insurance

What is the cost of complementary health insurance in France?

21st Jul 2022 Property Market

Half-Year Review French Housing Market

The French estate agents association have published a half year report on the housing market, with figures for each department.

18th Jul 2022 Property Market

Wind Turbines and French Property Prices

A new study finds wind turbines have little or no impact on property prices. Or does it?

15th Jul 2022 Property Market

Second Home Protests in Brittany

With protests this month against the number of second homes in Brittany, just where are the properties and who owns them?

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