6th May 2022

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

New energy efficiency surveys that must now be carried out on the sale or letting of a property are criticised as resulting in an unfair low energy rating for many homes.

3rd May 2022

French Coastal Property Prices 2021

The notaires have reported on the vertiginous rise in coastal property prices last year.

28th Apr 2022

An End to Development in the Countryside?

The French government commits to the end of urban sprawl by 2050 and to halve it within ten years.

25th Apr 2022

French Property Market: Between Dreams and Realities

The continuing health crisis and more recent economic and international developments are starting to hit the housing market in France.

22nd Apr 2022

French Income Tax Return 2022 - Furnished Lettings Rental Income

How to declare your rental income if you are a small landlord letting out furnished property in France.

20th Apr 2022

French Visas and the 90/180 Days Rule

The French government have provided guidance on the use of a visitor visa in tandem with the 90/180 days rule.

17th Apr 2022

Tax Credit for a Newspaper or Magazine Subscription

A generous tax credit is available for a subscription to a general newspaper or magazine, written in any language and whether on-line or paper based.

17th Apr 2022

French Income Tax Return 2022

The government have opened the on-line service for submitting your French income tax return on 2021 income.

15th Apr 2022

House Prices in Nouvelle Aquitaine 2021

The notaires have recently published house price figures for each department of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region.

12th Apr 2022

Asbestos in Roofspace a Hidden Defect

A buyer of a French property later discovers asbestos in the roofspace during conversion works.