26th Jul 2023

Sales Contracts and Septic Tanks

When the septic tank is found to be non-compliant.

24th Jul 2023

Medical Assessments and French Driving Licences

A medical condition or licence suspension can mean having to pass a medical examination to retain a licence.

22nd Jul 2023

The Best Places to Live in France for 50+

A team of academics in France have mapped out where best to live in your mature years.

21st Jul 2023

The Penalty Clause in Property Sale Contracts

A sale and purchase contract will always contain a penalty clause, but enforcing it is rarely a formality.

19th Jul 2023

House Prices in Brittany

The notaires in Brittany have published a review of the region's housing market.

17th Jul 2023

Retirement Homes in France – Who Pays?

Residential care is not cheap, and children are often required to pay some of the costs.

14th Jul 2023

Vehicle Low-Emission Zones

Changes have been announced to low-emission zones in cities, but the rules remain the same.

12th Jul 2023

Furnished Lettings and Value Added Tax

A new ruling in the French courts puts into question the law around VAT on furnished lettings.

10th Jul 2023

Working Visas and Loss of Employment

What rules apply in France to those on an employment visa who lose their job?

7th Jul 2023

Housing Market Q1/23

Several major estate agents in France have published their latest perspective on the housing market.