28th May 2024

Court Orders Demolition of House

Two recent cases in the French courts illustrate the risks of deviating from the approved plan during construction.

23rd May 2024

Insurance Claims for Natural Disasters

Homeowners' rights to compensation for subsidence, flooding and other natural disasters have been substantially strengthened.

21st May 2024

Taxe Foncière 2023 - Departments

New figures give a picture of average rates bills for households in 2023.

18th May 2024

Water Leaks and Reimbursements

Water authorities in France are under a legal obligation to cap a high bill due to abnormal consumption.

15th May 2024

Ryanair to Close Bordeaux Base

Ryanair has announced it is to close its base at Bordeaux airport, but will flights also end?

13th May 2024

Food Prices in France

The European Commission has published a comparative study of food and beverage prices across Europe.

10th May 2024

Who Pays the French Wealth Tax?

The state collected nearly €2 billion in wealth tax last year, so who pays and how much?

7th May 2024

Access Free Health Care in France

Households on a modest income are entitled to free health care in France.

3rd May 2024

The Chateau and the Poultry Shed

Chateau owners take legal action against proposed installation of poultry shed.

29th Apr 2024

Neighbour Disputes and Farming Activities

A new law aims to give farmers more protection from complaints by neighbours - but does it?