6th Jan 2025

Low Emission Driving Zones

There are now low-emission driving zones in most major towns and cities of France, but with exemptions in place.

3rd Jan 2025

The Most Beautiful Village in the World

The most beautiful village in the world is in Provence (apparently).

24th Dec 2024

Legal Action on Residence Permits

Several civil rights groups in France have commenced a legal action against the government over structural failures in the on-line system for residency permits.

20th Dec 2024

Energy Efficiency Performance Survey

What is the cost of the obligatory energy performance survey on the sale or letting of property?

18th Dec 2024

Housing Market in France 2024

A review of the housing market in 2024 by the Notaires de France.

17th Dec 2024

Business Social Security Contributions

How much does a business owner pay in social security contributions?

14th Dec 2024

Capital Gains Tax - Entering Residential Care

What is the liability to capital gains tax for a person entering residential care?

12th Dec 2024

Complaints about Notaires

Complaints about notaires by international owners are widespread, so what are the most common problems?

10th Dec 2024

Reform of Furnished Lettings

An ‘anti-Airbnb’ law which toughens the taxation and regulation of short-term furnished lettings will come into force next year.

8th Dec 2024

Car Insurance Comparison Websites

Making the best of comparison websites for car insurance in France.