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15th Dec 2025 Property Market

Energy Ratings and Property Prices

A new report shows the growing influence of energy ratings on the sale price of homes.

12th Dec 2025 Taxation

Social Charges on Capital Income

The French Parliament has approved an increase in social charges on savings and dividend income.

10th Dec 2025 Money

Reform of Assurance Vie

The French national auditor has called for a radical reform of assurance vie.

8th Dec 2025 French Life

Invasion of the Vending Machines

What began as a convenient solution for late-night pizza cravings or missed parcel deliveries has turned into a full-blown regulatory headache for dozens of French mayors.

5th Dec 2025 Taxation

Tax Residency and International Treaties

The recent case in the French courts’ sheds light on the complexities of tax residency, international tax treaties, and the boundaries of tax optimisation.

3rd Dec 2025 Property In France

Limites of Termite Survey

A French court recently examined a buyer’s complaint concerning damage allegedly linked to an inadequate termite inspection.

1st Dec 2025 Money

Tax Free Savings Account: Income Thresholds

Income thresholds which grant eligibility to a regulated tax free savings account have been increased for 2026.

27th Nov 2025 France Insider

Suspension of a Foreign Driving Licence

A French court hands down a landmark decision on the suspension of a foreign driving licence.

25th Nov 2025 Property Market

Housing Market Review Q3/25

Estate agents are reporting signs of recovery in the housing market, although the landscape remains fragile.

22nd Nov 2025 Taxation

Taxe Foncière 2026 - Homes Revaluation

An update of the tax base for property descriptions will affect 7.4 million homes in 2026. UPDATE: The government has announced the suspension of this measure 26th Nov.

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