Local property taxes: taxe foncière and taxe d’habitation
There are two annual local property taxes in France, taxe d’habitation and taxe foncière. They are paid by both residents and non-residents and are often higher on second homes …
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Selling up – the legal process
As in other countries, people selling a house in France have certain obligations and duties. Here we examine the selling process in detail…
Choosing a Ski Property in the Alps
In the Autumn people start thinking about booking ski holidays and many will be thinking about looking at property while they are there, either window shopping or getting close to making a purchase. Whether you are using a property finder…
Termites in French Houses
Termites – the underground menace eating your house from the inside out When buying a house in France, the vendor is obliged to have a termite report carried out. If you live in a termite-infested area in France, you must,…
Lead in your French home
When do you need a mandatory inspection? Throughout France, an inspection for the presence of lead in paintwork is mandatory when any building built before January 1949 is sold (both common areas and/or areas for private use). The inspection must…