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Validity of a New UK Driving Licence

2nd Apr 2022

Validity of a New UK Driving Licence

A British national escapes a prison sentence when her new UK licence is recognised as legal.

Micro-Entrepreneurs Secure Limited Liability

28th Mar 2022

Micro-Entrepreneurs Secure Limited Liability

A new single legal status has been created for small business owners, granting improved protection over personal assets.

Sales of French Property to International Buyers

24th Mar 2022

Sales of French Property to International Buyers

The notaires last week released a study of international buyers of French property in 2020.

Macron Promises Increase in Inheritance Tax Allowances

21st Mar 2022

Macron Promises Increase in Inheritance Tax Allowances

The presidential candidate, who looks a racing certainty to get a second term, maintains his tax-cutting agenda.

Hospitals Imposing Illegal Charges

18th Mar 2022

Hospitals Imposing Illegal Charges

An investigation by French consumer protection officials has found many hospitals are imposing illegal charges on patients.

Covid Health Restrictions Lifted in France

16th Mar 2022

Covid Health Restrictions Lifted in France

Most of the health measures that have been in place for the past two years have been lifted this week.

House Price Map of France

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.

Reform of French Mortgage Loans

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.

Seller Not Liable for Defective Roof

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.

Tree Pruning - Electricity and Telephone Lines

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?

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