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Why do only second home owners pay taxe d’habitation in France?

14 September 2023

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Why are essential items so expensive in France?

What are the rules for solar panels near historic French monuments?

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Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying

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Do I benefit from lower charges if I register an S1 in France?

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How can I oppose my neighbour’s building application in France?

22 June 2023

French property form: How do I make corrections after submitting it?

9 June 2023

How do Americans in France register for public health insurance?

25 May 2023

Leave a tax-efficient legacy to charity with French and UK assets

12 April 2023

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Q: Renovating a French property: be aware of planning rules before buying

A: Many buyers have big plans for their new French property.

Q: Why are essential items so expensive in France?

A: The study you are referring to was undertaken by consumer analyst Circana for the BBC. It compared the costs of 23 food and non-food items in France, Germany, the UK, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands.

Q: Has a start date been set for the EU's new digital border system?

A: As you mention, we recently reported on concerns over readiness for the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) that were expressed in a French report about post-Brexit effects.

Q: How can I insure my UK-registered car for long stays in France?

A: All UK car insurance policies provide minimum third-party cover in Europe, usually for between 30 and 90 days per year.

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Breton town’s plan to offset second-homes with cheaper main homes

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Q: French property syndics: What can I do if mine stops responding?

A: There are several avenues that you might try to resolve your situation, but first, we explain what a syndic is and the role it should play in a shared block of flats.

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Tips to avoid kilometrage fraud when buying second-hand car in France

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Around one in ten second-hand cars have a false reading on their odometer

How to watch the rugby world cup on French TV for free

19 September 2023

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All of the Rugby World Cup matches, including the final, are available but the channels vary

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19 September 2023

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Brexit blamed as number of Britons with second home in France plummets

25 July 2023

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27 June 2023

European court set to rule on French lawyers’ Brexit case

28 May 2023

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Explainer: How to bring family to live with you in France post-Brexit

1 February 2023

Brexit: How to reclaim overpaid French social charges

2 March 2022

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Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?

9 December 2021

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Q: Post Brexit: When do Britons need to swap to French driving licence?

A: This is one situation where Brexit has a reduced impact on Britons living in France due to a post-Brexit agreement on the issue.

Q: Post Brexit do I need a visa when leaving France for an EU holiday?

A: Europe’s upcoming Entry/Exit System is aimed at being a way of tracking the movements of non-EU visitors in and out of the Schengen area but it is important to note that it will not be equivalent to a visa.

Q: Should I swap five-year Brexit residency card for 10-year card?

A: For British citizens living in France, Brexit and the subsequent Withdrawal Agreement made it necessary to obtain residency permits to continue living here.