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French towns take action to reduce percentage of second homes
A new town is to offer ‘tiny homes’ to rent all year round from just €100 per month. Around 25 other French communes are working on similar projects
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What changes require you to make new property declaration in France?
Tax officials have sent out an email reminding people of the rules
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How can we cut off utilities at French second home from abroad?
Meter reading need to be taken to close most accounts
Junk mail at French second-home
I get a lot of junk mail at my second home. Is there anything I can do?
You should put a label on your mailbox with the wording “Stop Pub” (stop commercial leaflets).
This is promoted by the Environment Ministry and widely recognised as A label can be printed off here – ecologique-solidaire.gouv.fr/stop-pub – and it also includes wording to say you do still want any free information from your local council.
This edited Q&A is taken from our Owing a Second Home in France helpguide. Order at the helpguide section of connexionfrance.com
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