16th Oct 2025

Housing Market in Normandy

A review of the housing market in three of the departments of Normandy.

14th Oct 2025

Taxation of International Gifts

A recent court case illustrates the operation of double taxation rules on international gifts.

10th Oct 2025

Property Prices in the Alps

A snapshot of the property market in the Alpine departments of Savoie, Haute-Savoie and Ain.

8th Oct 2025

Inheritance - Protecting the Surviving Spouse

We have recently updated our guide to the use of a marital property agreement to protect the surviving spouse.

6th Oct 2025

Bank Transfers: New Security Procedures

A new verification process for bank transfers is being introduced this week across Europe.

2nd Oct 2025

Budget 2026

Early reports on the draft budget for 2026 suggest the tax on savings and investment income will increase, whilst social charges for some may be reduced.

30th Sep 2025

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

26th Sep 2025

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

24th Sep 2025

Public Office Exit Packages

The French government has announced a reform of benefits granted to former prime ministers, though the lifelong privileges enjoyed by former presidents remain unchanged.

22nd Sep 2025

Taxation of Chambres d'Hôtes

A French court confirms a restrictive interpretation of the tax allowance available to chambre d’hôte owners.