8th Aug 2023

Electricity Prices Increase by 10%

Electricity prices increased by 10% this month, but prices in France remain below the European average.

4th Aug 2023

Water and Sewerage Charges

A new report reviews the level of water and sewerage charges in France.

1st Aug 2023

Security of Tenure of Elderly Tenants

The French Constitutional Court confirms the protected status of elderly tenants.

28th Jul 2023

France's Tourist Accommodation Tax

How does the taxe de séjour operate and how much does it cost?

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.