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House Insurance for Holiday Rentals in France

27th Jul 2022

House Insurance for Holiday Rentals in France

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

French Capital Gains Tax on a Chambre d’Hôte

12th Jul 2022

French Capital Gains Tax on a Chambre d’Hôte

A couple who sold their chambre d’hôte fail to obtain full principal residence relief.

Gite Owners and the Taxe d'Habitation

20th Jun 2022

Gite Owners and the Taxe d'Habitation

The French tax authority appear to have adopted a new policy on the liability of gite owners to the taxe d'habitation.

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

6th May 2022

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

New energy efficiency surveys that must now be carried out on the sale or letting of a property are criticised as resulting in an unfair low energy rating for many homes.

Investing in Older Housing in France

14th Feb 2022

Investing in Older Housing in France

The tax breaks available in France to undertake the renovation of older housing for rent. UPDATED 20th July 2024.

Quality Ratings for Gite Accommodation

6th Jan 2022

Quality Ratings for Gite Accommodation

Obtaining a star rating for your gîte will be more difficult from this year, but the tax break may well make it worthwhile.

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