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Suspension of a Foreign Driving Licence

27th Nov 2025

Suspension of a Foreign Driving Licence

A French court hands down a landmark decision on the suspension of a foreign driving licence.

Housing Market Review Q3/25

25th Nov 2025

Housing Market Review Q3/25

Estate agents are reporting signs of recovery in the housing market, although the landscape remains fragile.

Taxe Foncière 2026 - Homes Revaluation

22nd Nov 2025

Taxe Foncière 2026 - Homes Revaluation

An update of the tax base for property descriptions will affect 7.4 million homes in 2026. UPDATE: The government has announced the suspension of this measure 26th Nov.

Notaire Convicted of Fraud Over Fees

20th Nov 2025

Notaire Convicted of Fraud Over Fees

The French Supreme Court recently examined a case concerning the legal boundaries of fraud within a notaire’s office.

New Driving Licence Validity Period

19th Nov 2025

New Driving Licence Validity Period

A new European law has set a maximum validity period for driving licences, replacing lifetime licences.

New Driving Licence Validity Period

18th Nov 2025

New Driving Licence Validity Period

A new European law has set a maximum validity period for driving licences, replacing lifetime licences.

Farmers Right of Way

14th Nov 2025

Farmers Right of Way

The French Supreme Court recently considered a neighbour dispute concerning a farmer’s alleged right of way.

Health Charge for Non-Europeans

12th Nov 2025

Health Charge for Non-Europeans

A growing political consensus appears to be emerging in France around the reintroduction of a dedicated health charge for non-European residents.

Use of Estate Agents, Notaires and Lawyers

7th Nov 2025

Use of Estate Agents, Notaires and Lawyers

The use of estate agents, notaires and international lawyers in the legal process is often misunderstood by foreign property buyers.

French Bank Overdrafts - Fact and Fiction

6th Nov 2025

French Bank Overdrafts - Fact and Fiction

Changes to the regulations on bank overdraft facilities appear to be more symbolic than substantive.

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