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An exceedingly well hung government
Sterling still in limbo after indecisive election. US stock market volatility spreads to currencies. Latest EU rescue package broadens the safety net beyond…
What you need to know about remortgage in France
The operation consists of buying back your current mortgage by a bank with early termination fees (ERC) and other fees.
Les Senioriales d’Equemauville – A Retirement Paradise in Normandy
The Normandy coast is now the scene of an entirely new type of housing development.
The sale of a 5 year old (or less) building
Before the reform, if you sold a first property to a private individual within 5 years after finishing the construction of the building, the sale was subject…
Unique investment opportunity in the heart of Paris
This apartment just came on the market, we are among the first partners to promote this opportunity. By experience we anticipate a lot of interest therefore…
Update on French Taxation with Respect to Gifts and Successions
Although the rules applicable in France with respect to gifts and successions seemed to have been more or less set in stone for a very long time, they have…
Green renovations are riding high in France
Is this the start of a green wave? 75 000 interest free eco-loans have been granted by French banks since the scheme started on the 1st of April 2009.
Tax advantages for owners of bare title carrying out works on their French property
A popular tool to convey a French property to one’s children is to gift them the bare title to it (nue-propriete) while retaining the right to occupy it and…
Tax advice: the “Donation-Partage” (“Gift with distribution”)
The donation-partage is an original institution of French law. It is a deed by which a person gifts and distributes his assets between his children during his…
How to renovate a listed building in France and access to grants
Many people dream of purchasing a dilapidated chateau, mill or 16th century cottage and lovingly restoring it to its former glory with style and taste.
Notaire fees and your new property in France
Buying property anywhere is a complex and rather bureaucratic exercise – each country has its own unique collection of quirky customs and obscure conventions…
Fractional Ownership vs French Leaseback
Do you want to own a property in France but don’t know enough information about property options then look no further. This will tell you all you need to know…
Frais de Notaires when buying a French Property
I was having a look at differents forums related to French property this morning and one of the most frequent question related to a property purchase was the…