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Can you cancel a joint loan in France after separation from partner?
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Property exchanges: How to save thousands on French property sale taxes
Swapping your property rather than selling it can result in lower notaire fees
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How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail
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1c and 2c coins may go in France
France is considering phasing out one and two centime coins in coming years; a suggestion to EU states from the European Commission.

The plan, raised by new commission president Ursula von der Leyen, was put forward to cut bureaucracy and save money.
Prices would have to be rounded up to the nearest five centimes when making purchases by cash.
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