6th Mar 2023

Home Energy Efficiency Grants 2023

The French government are making much of the grants system for home energy efficiency, but in practice they are reducing the number of eligible households and the works for which grants are available.

28th Feb 2023

Freeze on New Planning Consents

New planning consents have been suspended for 5 years in the Var, due to severe drought in the department.

27th Feb 2023

Taxation of Furnished Holiday Rentals

Tax breaks for landlords of furnished rental properties are under review.

23rd Feb 2023

Rural Business Development Grant

The government have launched a grants scheme to encourage the growth of commercial businesses in rural areas.

21st Feb 2023

Health Insurance for Visa to France

What are the rules concerning health insurance for a long-stay visa to France?

20th Feb 2023

Occupying Property Before Completion

A recent court case highlights the pitfalls of allowing the buyer of a property to move in before the sale has been completed.

17th Feb 2023

Declaration of Property Occupancy

The French government now require all owners to declare the occupancy status of their property.

14th Feb 2023

Electricity Prices in France 2023

The French government have once again acted to cap price increases for electricity.

11th Feb 2023

Surtax on Second Homes

The proposed increase in the taxe d’habitation on second homes has been delayed until 2024.

9th Feb 2023

Micro-Entrepreneur Thresholds 2023

The social insurance rates and turnover thresholds for micro-entrepreneurs have been revised for 2023.