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Bank Fraud and Property Sale Contract

27th May 2026

Bank Fraud and Property Sale Contract

The growing vulnerability of property transactions to digital fraud has received judicial recognition in a recent French court decision.

Rural House Prices in France 2025

25th May 2026

Rural House Prices in France 2025

A review of the rural housing market by department in France and the price changes since 2018.

France's Low-Emission Zones Reinstated

22nd May 2026

France's Low-Emission Zones Reinstated

The Constitutional Council has struck down a parliamentary vote in suppressing the country's controversial clean-air zones.

Visa/Residence Permit Income Thresholds

21st May 2026

Visa/Residence Permit Income Thresholds

Increases in the minimum wage in France in recent years are pushing up the income thresholds for foreign nationals to live in France.

Capital Gains Tax in France

18th May 2026

Capital Gains Tax in France

A selection of articles we have published on capital gains tax in France.

French Property Tax 2025 - Taxe Foncière

16th May 2026

French Property Tax 2025 - Taxe Foncière

A newly published report provides a detailed analysis of local property tax levels across France.

How a French Château Became the Centre of a Fraud Probe

13th May 2026

How a French Château Became the Centre of a Fraud Probe

A dream of luxury golf courses, spa retreats and idyllic holiday homes in the French countryside has instead become the centre of a sprawling international fraud investigation

Rental Market in France 2025

7th May 2026

Rental Market in France 2025

An annual review of the French rental market in Paris and the regions.

Guide to French Income Tax 2026

5th May 2026

Guide to French Income Tax 2026

Our guide to French income tax, to assist with your tax declaration this year.

Mayor Faces Court over Building Permits

30th Apr 2026

Mayor Faces Court over Building Permits

In a corruption investigation in southwestern France, a former mayor is suspected of illegally granting hundreds of building permits, spanning nearly a decade.

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