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A Tale of Four Dordognes

2nd Sep 2026

A Tale of Four Dordognes

What the local notaires are seeing in the Dordogne property market.

Transfer of Health Costs to Complementary Insurers

31st Aug 2026

Transfer of Health Costs to Complementary Insurers

The French government is shifting a share of healthcare costs away from the state health insurer onto complementary insurers.

‘Méga-bassines’ in Charente-Maritime

27th Aug 2026

‘Méga-bassines’ in Charente-Maritime

A French court has ordered the destruction of four controversial ‘méga-bassines’ in Charente Maritime.

Are You Ready for Mandatory E-Invoicing?

25th Aug 2026

Are You Ready for Mandatory E-Invoicing?

France is introducing mandatory e-invoicing for businesses and landlords of furnished accommodation, but there is partial exemption for many businesses.

A Fortune, Two Wills and Three Children

20th Aug 2026

A Fortune, Two Wills and Three Children

A family feud involving two wills, a contested gift and immense wealth offers a revealing insight into the frequent complexities of inheritances in France.

France’s Residence Permit System

18th Aug 2026

France’s Residence Permit System

A damning new report from the French Ombudsman exposes a residence permit system buckling under structural pressures.

French Seaside Property Boom Cools

31st Jul 2026

French Seaside Property Boom Cools

Prices in France's coastal resorts are now underperforming the wider housing market, although some of the country's most climate-exposed seaside towns continue to defy expectations.

Drought Insurance Claims

27th Jul 2026

Drought Insurance Claims

The French Supreme Court recently considered a drought related damage claim, signalling that proving the existence of a natural disaster may no longer be enough to secure an insurance payout.

Fast Track Evictions for Tourist Rentals

24th Jul 2026

Fast Track Evictions for Tourist Rentals

France is set to close a legal loophole that has allowed guests in holiday rentals to remain in properties long after their booking has expired.

Inheritance Tax Relief for Grandchildren

22nd Jul 2026

Inheritance Tax Relief for Grandchildren

The tax burden on grandchildren who inherit instead of a parent has been eased, in an important clarification of French inheritance tax rules.

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