Practical

Can you renegotiate equity release loan rates if levels drop? J.B.

WHAT are the criteria to benefit from a reduction or exemption from the taxe foncière? G.S.

I understand that the reimbursement of hearing aids is due to improve this year – has it happened yet? L.B.

How did the UK’s decision to extend its Brexit deadline impact the GBP/EUR exchange rate? And what should I be looking out for in the months ahead if I want to make the most of my currency transfers? F.B.

Dyslexia can be a barrier to learning, to qualifications, to social interaction ... but now a neuropsychologist and speech therapist says that is all history

It is important to ensure there is no stagnant water in your garden to limit the spread of tiger mosquitoes.

I understand that the reimbursement of hearing aids is due to improve this year – has it happened yet? L.B.

Sponsored feature: ARB French Property’s Platinum scheme means more property owners than ever are choosing to sell their homes privately, Adrian and Jacqui Bunn, founders of ARB French Property explain why.

Can you renegotiate equity release loan rates if levels drop? J.B.

WHAT are the criteria to benefit from a reduction or exemption from the taxe foncière? G.S.

People decide to build new houses or convert barns for many different reasons.

Foreign school trips have long been part of education – but parents should be aware of extra paperwork involved in letting a child travel abroad with a teacher or other adult.

Some 2.3% of children in French schools are intellectually gifted, according to an Education Ministry estimate.

What is the limit that I may now earn as a micro-entrepreneur? 

Boat building is a fickle business, but it is one in which France now leads the way.