24th Dec 2021

Crowing Cockerels and Neighbour Nuisance

Legal disputes over nuisance caused by animal noises have been on the increase in recent years, with some notable recent cases concerning crowing cockerels.

21st Dec 2021

Home Insurance and Natural Disasters

The rights of homeowners to compensation for subsidence and flooding claims is being substantially strengthened.

17th Dec 2021

Inheritance Planning in France

What are the main inheritance planning options in France? UPDATED March 2025.

14th Dec 2021

Covid-19 - Travel to and from France

With the spread of the Omicron variant travel restrictions have been toughened, as have restrictions within France.

10th Dec 2021

Housing Price Rises in France

The recent increase in house prices in France has been driven by uncertainty about the future.

7th Dec 2021

Most Popular Departments for British Buyers

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29th Nov 2021

Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit

Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads.

26th Nov 2021

Small Business Rates in France 2021

Most business owners and landlords of furnished accommodation in France are liable for local business rates, which are payable this month, although there are exemptions in place.

23rd Nov 2021

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?

19th Nov 2021

Where are France's Empty Homes?

A new study identifies those communes where the percentage number of long-term empty homes is highest, in some cases over 20% of the housing stock.