20th Jun 2022

Gite Owners and the Taxe d'Habitation

The French tax authority appear to have adopted a new policy on the liability of gite owners to the taxe d'habitation.

17th Jun 2022

Visa-Free Travel in Europe and 'ETIAS'

New travel security arrangements are being put it place across Europe, which will affect those able to travel visa-free to France.

15th Jun 2022

Conditional Clauses in French Property Sale Contracts

The use of conditional clauses in French property sale and purchase contracts.

15th Jun 2022

Conditional Clauses in French Property Sale Contracts

The use of conditional clauses in French property sale and purchase contracts.

13th Jun 2022

Vineyard Prices in France 2021

Vineyard prices in France rose on average last year, but it was a difficult market for some appellations.

10th Jun 2022

Who Pays the Taxe d'Habitation in 2022?

More households will be exempt from the taxe d’habitation this year as the gradual abolition of the tax continues.

10th Jun 2022

Who Pays the Taxe d'Habitation in 2022?

More households will be exempt from the taxe d’habitation this year as the gradual abolition of the tax continues.

8th Jun 2022

Prefectures Not Fit for Purpose - National Auditor

The French national auditor has criticised the haemorraging of staff in the prefectures, considering that the job cuts have not been "realistic".

8th Jun 2022

Prefectures Not Fit for Purpose - National Auditor

The French national auditor has criticised the haemorraging of staff in the prefectures, considering that the job cuts have not been "realistic".

5th Jun 2022

Phew! What a Scorcher!

After record temperatures in May, forecasters in France predict a hot, dry summer ahead.