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17th Dec 2021 Taxation

Inheritance Planning in France

What are the main inheritance planning options in France? UPDATED March 2025.

14th Dec 2021 Travel

Covid-19 - Travel to and from France

With the spread of the Omicron variant travel restrictions have been toughened, as have restrictions within France.

10th Dec 2021 Property Market

Housing Price Rises in France

The recent increase in house prices in France has been driven by uncertainty about the future.

7th Dec 2021 Property Market

Most Popular Departments for British Buyers

The Dordogne may once have been the destination of choice for most British buyers, but in recent years it has been dethroned by other departments.

29th Nov 2021 Travel

Thirty-Seven Departments Increase Speed Limit

Thirty-seven departments in France have re-introduced a 90km/h speed limit on some of their roads.

26th Nov 2021 Business

Small Business Rates in France 2021

Most business owners and landlords of furnished accommodation in France are liable for local business rates, which are payable this month, although there are exemptions in place.

23rd Nov 2021 Property In France

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?

19th Nov 2021 Property Market

Where are France's Empty Homes?

A new study identifies those communes where the percentage number of long-term empty homes is highest, in some cases over 20% of the housing stock.

17th Nov 2021 Visas

Brexit: Moving Household Goods to France

Now that the UK has left the EU, what are the customs rules for moving your possessions to a property in France?

16th Nov 2021 Healthcare

Discharge from Hospital in France

There are a range of of after-care services available on discharge from hospital in France, but they operate in a somewhat fragmented manner.

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