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Most Popular Departments for British Buyers

7th Dec 2021

Most Popular Departments for British Buyers

The Dordogne may once have been the destination of choice for most British buyers, but in recent years it has been dethroned by other departments.

Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit

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.

Small Business Rates in France 2021

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.

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

23rd Nov 2021

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

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

Where are France's Empty Homes?

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.

Brexit: Moving Household Goods to France

17th Nov 2021

Brexit: Moving Household Goods to France

Now that the UK has left the EU, what are the customs rules for moving your possessions to a property in France?

Discharge from Hospital in France

16th Nov 2021

Discharge from Hospital in France

There are a range of of after-care services available on discharge from hospital in France, but they operate in a somewhat fragmented manner.

House Prices in the Dordogne

12th Nov 2021

House Prices in the Dordogne

House prices in Dordogne vary by an average of over 100% between the most and least expensive areas.

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