4th Oct 2024

Housing Market in the Loire

A review of housing market in the department of Loire, by the local notaires.

2nd Oct 2024

Furnished Lettings and VAT

The government has published new rules on the application of VAT on furnished lettings.

28th Sep 2024

Income Tax Refunds and Payments 2024

Income tax reconciliations for millions of households began this month.

26th Sep 2024

Burglaries in France in 2023

A new report provides an insight into burglary levels in each department of France.

24th Sep 2024

Death in France - Recovery of Social Benefits

Beneficiaries of an estate in France can face a bill for social benefits and residential care services received by a deceased person.

19th Sep 2024

Builders Liability Insurance and Ancillary Activities

A recent case in the French courts considered the scope of general liability insurance for a builder undertaking works of an ancillary nature.

17th Sep 2024

Interest Free Loans for Energy Conservation

A new lifetime loan offer has been introduced, alongside an existing interest free loan for energy conservation works.

12th Sep 2024

How to Reduce the Cost of an Inheritance - Part 1

By the standards of many other countries inheritance tax in France is high, so taking advantage of the options available to reduce the tax is essential for many international owners.

9th Sep 2024

Local Rates Bills 2024

The overwhelming majority of councils have decided not to impose an increase in the local rates this year.

5th Sep 2024

Planning Consents and Water Resources

Planning consents in France are increasingly subject to the availability of sufficient water resources in the locality.