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Known for its pine forests, Landes also draws tourists with its sandy beaches, surfing and outdoor charms, says Catharine Higginson
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A lettre recommandée avec accusé de réception is a signed-for delivery with legal proof of posting - here's when you might need one and how to go about it.
If it’s your first year paying taxes in France or you've recently bought a French property, you will need a numéro fiscal (tax number) to file your tax return and pay any relevant income, property, or wealth taxes due. Here’s how to get one.
It’s back to work after a long Easter weekend in France, plus French tax declarations open, we announce our upcoming Visas & Health Insurance webinar, and there’s another nationwide strike planned. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Tax residency, fiscal households, PAYE, declaring foreign bank accounts, and more... Here are the 12 articles you need to get you through French tax season.
Dreaming of buying a château in the south of France? This unique investment opportunity might be just what you’re looking for.
Wide-open skies, champagne producers, affordable properties and proximity to the UK-Aisne is the perfect place to live your French dream, says Janine Marsh
There’s more to French cheese than brie and camembert! Discover France’s many cheese varieties and learn local cheese etiquette.
More strikes have been announced for this week in France and delays at ferry ports have been complicating travel between the UK and France, but how will this affect the Easter holidays? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Applying for a long-term visa in France can seem challenging, but we’ve helped thousands to secure the ‘holy grail’ that is the VLS-TS! Here are our (failsafe) Top Tips.
Ranging from basic to lavish, kit-build homes offer an option to create your own tailormade home in France for a very reasonable price
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Welcome to Richard Immobilier, your French estate agent for South West France, including French Property For Sale Dordogne and Lot et Garonne, selling properties for over 20 years. We provide a first class service to our mainly English speaking clients. We focus on Property For Sale Bergerac and Eymet Properties For Sale.
From uniquely French traditions and regional specialties to egg hunts and chocolate bunnies - here's how the French celebrate Easter or "Paques".
With the good weather approaching, some of you might be planning to visit France to view potential properties. Moneycorp can talk to you about the things you need to consider before and after your trip to make sure your property budget isn't negatively affected by the exchange rate fluctuations.
Pension strikes continue in France today, there’s talk of a new deal for post-Brexit school trips, and it’s the last chance to sign up for our free French tax webinar. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Perennial favourite Brittany is a canny place to buy for the future, says Stephen Pilkington of Agence Arguenon
If you’re an expat living in France, you must declare all foreign bank accounts and life insurance policies on your French tax return. Here’s what you need to know.
Removing a few small redundant walls turns into a major landscaping project for Dean Truder and his wife
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Whether you’re an expatriate or company, planning to relocate permanently to France, or enjoying an extended stay at your second home, it’s important to make sure that you are insured.
If you opt to sell your French property using an estate agent, you will need to sign a ‘mandat de vente’ (a sales mandate). Let’s take a look at what this contract entails, the different types of mandate, and the things you need to know before you sign.
The French government is pushing its pension bill through despite opposition, strikes and fuel shortages are predicted across France, and are you ready for tax season? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Rupert Springfield and husband Franck tell Greg Cook how they swapped a cramped city flat in the centre of Amsterdam for a stunning farm in the Dordogne set in sweeping acres
In France, there are certain dog breeds that are classified as “dangerous”, and strict rules govern the ownership of these dogs—some breeds are even banned altogether. The rules affect pit bulls, Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers, and other breeds, and also apply to visitors wishing to travel with or move with their pets to France. Here’s what you need to know.
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From applying for a visa to opening a bank account or driving in France - these articles are essential for all American expats in France.
Income tax thresholds have increased by 5.4% for 2023 - we look at the new tax band thresholds and how much you could potentially save.
Typically, for those who are not familiar with the process will automatically use their bank for their exchange. However, a currency specialist will be able to help you plan the best time to exchange your funds and provide you with a more competitive rate.
France’s pension strikes continue, there’s hope for a renewed alliance after last week’s Franco-British summit, plus send us your French tax questions! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
Carolyn Reynier hunts for snails and homes in the mountains of Haut-Doubs in eastern France
Each month we answer one of your most frequently asked questions on buying or selling French property, moving to or living in France. This month, our FrenchEntrée Digital Editor, Zoë Smith, answers one of your most commonly asked questions regarding travelling to France with pets post-Brexit.
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Everything you need to know about leasing a car under an LLD (Location Longue Durée) or LOA (Location Avec Option d’Achat) contract in France.
If you’re receiving letters or parcels in France from outside the EU – which, of course, now includes the UK post-Brexit – you might find that you are liable to pay customs duties or VAT. Here’s what you need to know.
Mountain Base is a French registered British estate agency offering property for sale in the Chamonix Valley. By focusing exclusively on property in the Chamonix area, we are able to provide a specialised and personal service to sellers and buyers alike.
France faces potentially its largest strike to date today, there’s some potentially good news for American and Canadian drivers in France, and don’t miss our special French tax webinar! Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
In 2023, all French property owners must fill in a new tax declaration form – the Declaration d'Occupation – detailing the occupancy status of their properties. Here, we take you through the process step by step and answer some of the most frequently asked questions.
Fiona Watts looks at how the economic crisis and rising interest rates are affecting French mortgages
Two for the price of one: a fairytale citadel plus a bustling bastide town makes for a medieval masterpiece, writes Karen Tait
The sales in France take place twice a year and use a colour-coded % discount system. This simple guide has everything you need to know.
Charlotte Macdonald, Senior Associate Solicitor at Stone King, looks at the three different options for jointly owning a property in France - en indivision, en tontine, and SCI - and how they compare to the UK.
If you are travelling from the UK to France with your pet post-Brexit or bringing your pet to France from any other non-EU country, you will need to get an Animal Health Certificate from your vet prior to travel. Here’s what you need to know about the Animal Health Certificate.
The EU has postponed the launch of its ETIAS visa system until 2024, TotalEnergies announces a fuel cap to counteract rising petrol prices, and more strikes are set to hit France next week. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.
After a challenging few years for the ski tourism industry, the resorts are looking forward to welcoming back international skiers and homebuyers
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