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Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

7th Nov 2022

Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

Seller obliged to sell on the basis of exchange of mails with potential buyer.

Lights Go Out in France?

4th Nov 2022

Lights Go Out in France?

The energy crisis is obliging the government and local authorities to adopt more stringent controls on commercial and public lighting.

New Plan to Fight Wildfires

31st Oct 2022

New Plan to Fight Wildfires

After an unprecedented summer of wildfires in France, the government has set about building a fire and rescue service fit for the future.

Taxe Foncière and Supplementary Levies

28th Oct 2022

Taxe Foncière and Supplementary Levies

The 'taxe foncière' is the main local rates tax in France, which actually comprises several different levies.

Winter Tyres in France

25th Oct 2022

Winter Tyres in France

As winter draws near, all vehicles in mountain areas of France must be equipped with snow tyres or carry chains.

House Insurance Claim Exceeds Value of Property

21st Oct 2022

House Insurance Claim Exceeds Value of Property

What happens with an insurance claim when the cost of proposed remedial works to a house exceeds the value of the property?

Energy Efficiency Surveys

18th Oct 2022

Energy Efficiency Surveys

The energy efficiency surveys now required on the sale or letting of a property in France are sparking discontent amongst sellers and landlords.

Shortage in Rural Homes for Sale

15th Oct 2022

Shortage in Rural Homes for Sale

Rural homes for sale in France are in short supply, whilst in Paris the supply of properties exceeds demand.

Fence Obstructing Right of Way

12th Oct 2022

Fence Obstructing Right of Way

A fence obstructing a right of way must be removed, despite a new access, rules a French court.

Why are the French So Pessimistic?

10th Oct 2022

Why are the French So Pessimistic?

A new report from the European Union finds the French to be one of the most pessimistic nations in Europe.

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