French second home rules change

On behalf of those who are UK-resident but may spend up to 180 consecutive days per year in their French homes, we bring to attention that, post-Brexit, we will only be allowed 90 days in any 180.

Published Thursday 13 February 2020 - 16:41 Modified Thursday 13 February 2020 - 16:41

As EU members, with second homes we could have spent late spring, summer and early autumn in France without violating the rule.

France stands to lose a lot of income if the 90/180 rule is put in place, as most second-home owners do not over-winter.

It would surely benefit from retaining the 180/365 rule as part of the withdrawal agreement.

John and Edwina KING, Sutton, Surrey

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