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Successfully navigating a second tax system in a foreign language doesn’t have to be stressful! Here are 7 tips to help you get through your first tax season in France.
Explore the enchanting scents of Grasse, Provence with our comprehensive location guide.
Don't miss the expert analysis by French Property News Editor Karen Tait, unraveling the forecast for the 2024 French property market.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
Indulge your sweet tooth with our guide to some of the sweet delights you will find here in France.
France’s leading SIP (Structural Insulated Panel) specialists, we create bespoke eco homes that are healthy to live in and healthy for the environment.
France announces a new bilateral visa deal with the US, the latest on the immigration bill as it’s debated by the French Senate, plus sign up for our upcoming Americans in France webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
Follow this couple's decision-making process regarding the future of their property.
The week started with air traffic control strikes, and some skiers have already hit the slopes in the French Alps as heavy snowfall brings forward the ski season.
Explore the charm of Montignac de Lauzun, Lot-et-Garonne, a hidden gem in rural France. Discover its rich history and picturesque landscapes.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
If, like me, you were not taught this phrase at school but you hear it littering virtually every French conversation you hear, then read on!
Just over a half-hour drive from Le Havre, the towering white chalk cliffs of Étretat are among France’s most memorable natural wonders and an ideal destination for ferry passengers to explore on a day trip.
Megeve is considered to be one of the most elegant and exquisite mountain resorts in France, offering both plenty of history and charm.
New to driving in France? Read how car insurance companies calculate your entitlement to a no claims bonus – and how you can benefit.
France has added the proposal of a second-home owners visa to its immigration bill, but does this really mean it will come into action? Plus, the tax error that’s affecting French homeowners and the last chance to sign up for our free visas and residency webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Explore the Mediterranean charm, stunning mountains, idyllic weather, and vineyard-covered landscapes of Languedoc-Roussillon. Annaliza Davis uncovers its allure, including enticing house prices.
Following a successful event last January, the French Property Exhibition returns to London on 27th and 28th January, 2024 @ Novotel London West.
This article will guide you on how to open a bank account in France, including which documents you will need.
Caroline and Mark used a forward contract to secure their exchange rate when they paid the deposit on their property, which saved them a significant amount of money because the rate had fallen considerably
Western France is recovering from the damage caused by Storm Ciaran, it’s tax bill time for second-home owners in France, and we’ve got the answers to your French visa and residency questions. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, or Armistice Day - here's what you need to know about this important national holiday in France.
FE contributor Rachel found travelling to her French second home especially challenging due to her partner's needs for dialysis. Here, she compares their experiences between the US and France, and offers some valuable advice for those in a similar position.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
The temperatures are dipping, the leaves are beginning to fall, bookings are waning. As a gite owner, you face that perennial question: to stay open year-round or close for the winter? Read on for some ideas.
Are you looking to learn about sustainable heating solutions for your home? This article covers the benefits and workings of air to water heat pumps, individual solar water heaters, combined solar systems, pellet boilers, and pellet stoves. Discover how these systems operate and why they are a cost-effective and eco-friendly choice for your heating needs.
Help your child prepare for the future with this useful guide on opening a savings account for children in France.
If we can’t use the 401k and IRA plans that we are used to in the U.S., what should we be doing to save for retirement? Here are three of the best options for saving toward retirement in France.
Halloween, La Toussaint, and Storm Ciaran are all on the agenda this week, plus we’ve got some exciting free events to add to your diary and the latest on the proposal of a new visa for second-home owners in France. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
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Chrysanthemums, family gatherings, and a time of remembrance – here’s what you need to know about “La Toussaint” or All Saints Day in France
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
What’s it really like celebrating Halloween in France? Contributor and gite owner Carol Paylor lets us in on Halloween with her family.
Buying a second home is meant to be fun and exciting, taking you away from the stresses of day-to-day life. However, the initial process and the ongoing financial maintenance of a property purchase in France can require just as much admin as running your own home.
A string of hoax bomb threats has seen France on high alert, the EU’s visa-waiver scheme is delayed yet again, and our visa and healthcare experts are back by popular demand for another free webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
If I change my name once I am married, will it affect my properties in France and in England if I need to sell them or if I pass away?
If it is too good to be true, it probably is! Read these ten tips to enjoy safe shopping online in France.
Here’s the latest currency news from our partner Moneycorp, to help you find out what your money is worth.
Opening a joint bank account in France has many advantages. Here’s what you need to know.
Buyers Agent France is a bespoke concept, created to meet the specific needs of the discerning international buyer wishing to acquire luxury French property. Our services as a Property Finder in France cover The French Alps , Provence, The Cote d'Azur and The South West of France.
O & H Removals have been moving people to their new homes in the South West of England and beyond since 1969. With a warehouse in Chard, Somerset, near the borders of Devon and Dorset, we are ideally placed for removals too, or from, Taunton, Yeovil, Ilminster, Crewkerne and Axminster.
This practical guide will take you through the key questions, considerations, and requirements for becoming an English-language host in France.
France initiates its highest level of terror alert in the wake of this weekend’s events, schools break up for autumn, and property taxes are due for French homeowners. Plus, sign up for our free moving to France webinar this Thursday! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
If you’ve ever dreamt of buying a chateau and moving to France, but aren’t sure where to start post-Brexit, then this inspirational case study from our partners at French Connections HCB is for you! Last week, we met Lee and Andre as they purchased their dream chateau and set about renovating it - this week, we catch up with the couple six months later to see their progress.
Understand legal processes and consult with experts to navigate foreign property transactions.