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Do I have to pay VAT to bring second-hand goods into France?
A reader asks about the process and possible costs
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How can car used for half of the year in France be insured?
Existing policy may not cover extended time spent in France
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How far in advance should we apply for visa to visit second-home?
Visa applications are often made through third parties
Diagnostics for holiday rental
Is it necessary to supply the ‘diagnostic’ property check documents to provide a holiday rental? D.L.
Stricly speaking, yes, people renting out holiday accommodation are legally meant to supply the usual diagnostics that would apply to longer-term rentals, apart from the dossier de performance énérgetique (DPE) which concerns matters like energy consumption. They include: lead (for buildings built before 1949; diagnostic not more than six years old); asbestos (flats built before 1997; diagnostic should have been done since April 1 2013); and, if the property is in an area subject to natural and technological risks (less than six months old).
