French property
Charmed by Charente
Having fallen for northern Charente seven years ago, James Rolt now helps a growing number of buyers do the same
Confidence in French property grows
Vicky Leigh discovers there’s a sunny outlook for the property market
New life for old Alpine hotels
French Alpine developer MGM is breathing new life into former ski resort hotels whose heyday has passed
The French tax system
Moving or retiring to France is a dream that many share. We look at how spending your time in France can actually work to your financial advantage
An architect’s diary
Neil Vesma, our resident architect in France, shares the new-build designs and renovation projects he has worked on in the last week
Green tax credits
Whether you need a new boiler or want to improve the insulation in your home, it’s never been easier to be green
Climbing the property ladder
Offical reports show that now could be a great time to buy property in France, as Vicky Leigh discovers
Borrowing to build
Mortgage adviser Jo Cowling looks at the factors involved if you are considering taking out a loan from a French bank to fund your renovation project
Video guide to buying property
The essential video guide for property buyers in France from BuyAssociation and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Under the hammer
David Anderson examines several cases which were heard in the French courts in 2012 and are particularly relevant to English purchasers of property in France
Back to nature
Carolyn Reynier explores Brioude in Auvergne, the historic gateway to the Allier gorges and the Livradois-Forez regional nature park
New properties planned for family-friendly ski resort
Work will be well underway when the Tour de France riders arrive in July, say developers
Manage your assets
With a new president and a fresh budget for this year, taxation in France is seeing some changes. Christophe Dutertre explains those relating to the disposal of your assets
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