Tax differences between main and second homes in FranceRecent changes in law have eliminated several taxes for homeowners
Reader experiences: Dealing with a burglary at second home in FranceCouple’s house in Pays de la Loire was broken into while they were in the UK
Owners lend second homes so sick children in France get a holidayWe look at the charities matching holiday home owners with struggling families
Second homes in France: locals call for quotasCampaigners in the Basque Country want a quota system to limit new second homes, councillors in Brittany propose housing priority for existing residents
French MP seeks new way to pause second-home sales capital gains tax The proposal to encourage owners to sell and free up property for main homes was initially rejected but is likely to get a second chance in spring
Immigration bill: amendment for non-French second-home owners expectedWe spoke to immigration and legal experts about the controversial bill set for debate this autumn
90/180-day rule: French senator lobbies to help UK second-home ownersSenator for Savoie asks interior minister to consider special status for British citizens who bought their properties pre-Brexit
Second-home tax: 2,263 French communes added to ‘possible rises’ listIf communes wish to bring in an increase they must agree to do so by October 1 for the change to apply to next year’s bills
Non-EU citizen visiting rules ‘more restrictive’ in Spain than FranceBritons with second homes in Spain have even less flexibility unless they have half a million euros in Spanish property, says campaigner
Hundreds of Britons have considered selling second homes in FranceOur survey reveals how much second-home owners contribute to the economy and community – and why they want to leave
Sale of French second home causes capital gains tax worryWe look at the paperwork and bank statements needed to calculate CGT when selling a second home in France
‘We must help ease 90/180 rule for owners of French second-homes’Senator from Savoie calls for your feedback on why more flexibility would benefit France
Eight key takeaways from French study into second homes in BrittanyFrom the number of owners resident abroad to the size of the properties, we look at the most interesting findings
Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senatorFive-year visa would allow annual six-month visits
Delay to plan to increase local tax for more second homes in FranceA list of extra towns that will be able to charge up to 60% more in taxe d’habitation has been postponed
How to get a déchetterie permit in France with a UK-registered carWe look at how second-homeowners can visit their local tip without a ‘carte grise’ for their vehicle - or a hire car
Could second-home owners in France save with EDF’s Tempo contract? A Tempo electricity contract could be an interesting option for people who do not spend much time in France during winter
Second home tax increase: Where in France may be affected by new law?We look at how to determine if your commune is likely to be subject to possible taxe d’habitation increases. Coastal and mountain areas will be impacted
France plans measure to increase taxes on many empty and second homesThe 2023 budget includes steps to increase taxes on vacant properties and make it easier for local authorities to impose higher rates on second homes
Second-home market in France sees ‘extraordinary’ post-Covid boomBritons are not put off by visa rules and French city dwellers are snapping up properties – which areas are booming and why?
How to prevent wildfires while away from your French propertySecond-home owners must still comply with wildfire prevention rules - we explain how to do this if you are out of the country
Extra step in French property sales for UK, US, Australian residentsNon-EU citizens must use a fiscal representative to deal with capital gains tax. We asked one such intermediary what is involved