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Hundreds of French communes impose maximum surcharge on second homes
More than 1,600 communes can levy housing shortage surcharge of up to 60%
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Equity release in France is 'too complicated' say UK couple
Prêt viager hypothécaire required many hours of paperwork
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House prices in France fall again, but not everywhere
Prices for existing homes dropped nationally by 1% in the second quarter while property sales remained steady
Brittany offers best value on insurance in France
Property owners in Brittany pay as much as €52 less for their home insurance than someone living in a similar property on the Côte d’Azur.
The average annual cost of home insurance in France is €180, but residents pay a premium in Paca, while those in northwest France pay just €142.
