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Vanessa Fisher talks to Steven and Sharon Saywell about why they chose to buy a holiday and investment property in the French Alps

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To be eligible for a long-stay visa, you need to meet the minimum income and take out a private medical insurance policy - here's what you need to know.

How to use France’s nationwide network of Point Relais, Relais Colis, and Point de Retrait to send and receive e-commerce parcels.

Eager to start a new life in the south of France after falling in love with the first house they saw, Judy Cunliffe and husband Steven had a long wait before they could call it home

Known for its pine forests, Landes also draws tourists with its sandy beaches, surfing and outdoor charms, says Catharine Higginson

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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.

You’ve found the love of your life and want to get married in France? Or perhaps you are looking to...

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

Ranging from basic to lavish, kit-build homes offer an option to create your own tailormade home in France for a very reasonable price

French law expert Sarah Bright Thomas takes a close look at the divorce law in France and also examines how it can affect property and other financial issues for both parties.

From uniquely French traditions and regional specialties to egg hunts and chocolate bunnies - here's how the French celebrate Easter or "Paques".

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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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.

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.

Income tax thresholds have increased this year - here are the new tax band thresholds that will apply to your 2024 income declared on your 2025 tax return.

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

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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.

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 were required to fill in a new tax declaration form – the Declaration d'Occupation – detailing the occupancy status of their properties. In 2025, new homeowners and properties with a change of status must also fill in the form, along with any property owners who haven't already done so. 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.

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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Are you thinking of inviting your neighbours around to get to know them a little better? Then, there’s nothing better than inviting them for an apéritif or apéro, as it is more often referred to in France. However, to avoid making all the social gaffs we made on arriving here in France, read on!

Since Brexit, all items brought into France from the UK are now subject to non-EU customs laws, meaning that both new purchases and second-hand items may be liable for VAT and customs duties. Here’s what you need to know.

Macron defends his pension reform bill as France braces for more strikes, the first tickets go on sale for the Paris Olympics 2024, and a dry winter leaves forecasters worried about drought as we head into spring. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

Barbara and Richard Simpson-Birks escaped self-employment in the UK and set up Le Manoir Retreat in sunny Languedoc

Charlotte Macdonald, Senior Associate Solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross-border team, looks at whether an English Will is valid for British residents or British nationals living in France with a property in France.

Here’s what you need to know about restaurants in France, including some tips for dining out like a local.

France has opened an online portal to simplify French citizenship applications, the deadline for the €100 fuel allowance has been extended, and—surprise, surprise!—there are more strikes on their way. Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.

We answered a lot of your questions at the exhibition and for those who we didn’t get to speak to, here are a few of those answered for you.

The Var, on the French Riviera, offers the best of southern glamour, from the Alps all the way to the Med, as Annaliza Davis explains

How to use France's Ecowatt website to monitor national energy consumption, avoid scheduled power cuts, and do your bit to reduce energy usage.

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Go househunting in and around the town of Tonnerre in Burgundy and you’ll find historic stone homes surrounded by vineyards and waterways.