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A Rose Between Two Thorns

30th May 2022

A Rose Between Two Thorns

A cunning plan by a local council to protect an emblematic 19th Century villa from demolition is thrown out by the courts.

Rural House Prices 2021

27th May 2022

Rural House Prices 2021

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Guide to Bringing Pets to France

24th May 2022

Guide to Bringing Pets to France

The regulations in place to bring pets to France differ by type of pet and whether you are travelling from an EU or non-EU country.

Safety Inspections for Motorbikes in France

20th May 2022

Safety Inspections for Motorbikes in France

A French court has ruled that roadworthiness tests for motorbikes must be introduced from 1st Oct, but there is no certainty it will happen.

Departmental House Prices in Occitanie

19th May 2022

Departmental House Prices in Occitanie

The notaires have recently published house price figures for each department of the Occitanie region.

Immigration Procedures in Prefectures

16th May 2022

Immigration Procedures in Prefectures

Two recent official reports highlight severe inefficiencies in the application process for naturalisation and residence permits in the prefectures.

Assistance with Health Costs

14th May 2022

Assistance with Health Costs

The income thresholds that grant access to free health care in France have been increased.

Visa Minimum Income Threshold increases to €1,300+

10th May 2022

Visa Minimum Income Threshold increases to €1,300+

The minimum income threshold to obtain a visa in France has increased. UPDATED: 24th October 2024

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

6th May 2022

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

New energy efficiency surveys that must now be carried out on the sale or letting of a property are criticised as resulting in an unfair low energy rating for many homes.

French Coastal Property Prices 2021

3rd May 2022

French Coastal Property Prices 2021

The notaires have reported on the vertiginous rise in coastal property prices last year.

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