27th Aug 2022

Interest Free Loan for Home Energy Conservation

The government have increased to €50,000 the level of an interest-free loan that is available to owner-occupiers and landlords for works of home energy conservation.

24th Aug 2022

Chalet Purchase Smells Very Fishy

The sale of a fishing 'hut' sold to a buyer as a residential cottage is annulled by the courts.

22nd Aug 2022

Water and Drainage Charges in France

A new report provides information on the level of water and drainage charges in France.

19th Aug 2022

Heir Hunters and French Inheritances

Notaires charged with dealing with a succession can resort to a costly genealogy search, sometimes with undue haste.

16th Aug 2022

Reduction in Social Insurance Charges for Small Business Owners

The government are proposing to reduce the level of social security contributions payable by micro-entrepreneurs and other small business owners.

13th Aug 2022

More Departments Increase Speed Limit to 90kph

Around half the departments in France have decided to lift the maximum 80kph speed limit to 90kph on some or all of their roads.

31st Jul 2022

Vehicle Inspection Tests in France

Last year, 20% of vehicles in France failed their vehicle inspection (MOT) test.

29th Jul 2022

French Residence Permit Language Test

The French government has announced mandatory language competence for a residence permit, despite it already being a legal requirement!

27th Jul 2022

House Insurance for Holiday Rentals in France

Holiday rental property insurance options in France for both landlords and their guests.

25th Jul 2022

The Cost of Complementary Health Insurance

What is the cost of complementary health insurance in France?