Taxe foncière French property tax: What rises on way as councils vote? Local councils had until April 15 to set their rates; some have risen, some stayed the same, and a couple have dropped
Property sales explode in Côtes-d’Armor, Brittany since Covid Prices have jumped by more than 40% in some areas to set new records but remain some of the most affordable in the region
18th century château in southwest France up for auction from €90,000 The Château de Nescus is set in a national park with extensive grounds and was formerly a convent, then a children's holiday centre. It needs extensive renovation work
news French biggest foreign buyers of luxury London property Clients from France represent a greater percentage of buyers than those from Hong Kong, the US and China this year
French property watch: Brittany REGIONAL CAPITAL: Nantes DEPARTMENTS: Loire-Atlantique, Sarthe, Vendée, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne MAIN CITIES: Nantes, Angers, Le Mans, Saint-Nazaire, Laval, Saumur, La Roche-sur-Yon, Cholet, Les Sables-d’Olonne
Record numbers of chateaux for sale in France If you dream of living in a chateau and have a few million to spend, now could be the time.
Candles add drama to French property auctions There are various ways to buy property at auction – from an ancient candle system to the internet
French chateau for the price of a suburban semi Swapping a London semi for a French chateau would mean a huge lifestyle change - but it is not an impossible dream. The Connexion gets tips on what is involved in buying and restoring a historic building
Older houses are hot properties in France Low mortgage rates have driven up prices for older homes in France by more than 4% in a year, according to a price index by LPI-SeLoger.
Fraud alerts on rise – but not by enough An increasing number of fraud and money-laundering alerts from property professionals have been logged by the Tracfin anti-corruption agency.
Moving to France? Don't ignore your finances France is beautiful any time of year (well, except perhaps in the pouring rain) but it is the summer that attracts most visitors, many of whom fall in love with the country and start dreaming of buying a holiday home or moving over permanently. If you are at the planning stages of a move, or seriously considering it, this article looks at the various financial planning elements you need to look at. The earlier you start the better, as there may be some decisions you need to take before leaving the UK or buying property in France. The same applies if you are leaving France to return to the UK. Early planning can present tax-efficient opportunities that may be lost if you wait until you have changed residency.
