20th Jun 2023

Sunniest Departments in France

The top twenty sunniest departments in France in 2022, plus the hottest, coldest, driest and wettest.

19th Jun 2023

Surtax on Taxe d'Habitation

The government have published the list of councils permitted to impose a surtax on the taxe d'habitation.

16th Jun 2023

Housing Crisis – What Crisis?

Talk of a ‘housing crisis’ is widespread in France, but just what is the problem?

14th Jun 2023

Remote Working in France and Visitor Visas

What are the rules about remote working in France on a long-stay visitor visa?

12th Jun 2023

Energy Audits on Sale Properties

The implications of obligatory energy audits on properties for sale are starting to cause concern among property professionals.

9th Jun 2023

Estate Agent Fees in France

The French competition authority has declared that estate agent fees are too high, and that reform of the profession is overdue.

5th Jun 2023

Declaration Procedures for Minor Building Works

Most minor building works in France do not require planning consent, but you may still be required to obtain administrative authorisation.

2nd Jun 2023

Rural House Prices 2022

Rural house prices rose by a national average of 5.7% last year, but with significant differences between departments.

31st May 2023

The Month in View

A snapshot of the articles we published this month.

29th May 2023

Notaires and the Sale of French Property

Notaires are permitted to engage in the sale of French property, but only on a restricted basis.