14th Mar 2022

House Price Map of France

The French national housing agency have published useful maps of average house and apartment prices in each department of France.

10th Mar 2022

Reform of French Mortgage Loans

Many mortgage applicants will no longer be required to complete a medical questionnaire and rights to terminate a mortgage protection policy have been increased.

8th Mar 2022

Seller Not Liable for Defective Roof

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the limitations of the statutory surveys undertaken prior to purchase.

4th Mar 2022

Tree Pruning - Electricity and Telephone Lines

The government have rejected demands to clarify responsibility for tree pruning in proximity to electricity and telephone lines, so just what are the rules?

1st Mar 2022

French Public Holidays 2022

With spring in the air in France, time to check out the public holiday dates this year.

25th Feb 2022

Brexit and Social Charges

The French government have accepted that UK nationals can benefit from lower social charges on investment income and property gains, opening the door for claims to be made.

24th Feb 2022

Visa for Running a Gite

What type of visa is required for those seeking to run a gîte or chambre d'hôte in France?

21st Feb 2022

Mobile Phone Roaming Charges for UK customers

With the UK now out of Europe, both UK and French mobile phone operators have been obliged to review their policy on roaming charges.

17th Feb 2022

Grant of €600 for High-Speed Internet

The government is to provide up to €600 to households to obtain high-speed broadband in their home.

14th Feb 2022

Investing in Older Housing in France

The tax breaks available in France to undertake the renovation of older housing for rent. UPDATED 20th July 2024.