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Welcome to French Property News, the ultimate househunters’ guide to the French property market. Here you can find everything you need to know about buying a property in France, including advice on the legal process and financing your purchase, in-depth location guides to help you choose where to buy, and features on renovation and new-build property, as well as inspiring real life stories from those who’ve already found their dream home. With advice from estate agents, property finders, solicitors, and financial and tax experts, plus all the latest property news and market reports, it’s a one-stop shop for anyone considering a property purchase in France, whether now or in the future.
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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
Climbing the property ladder
Offical reports show that now could be a great time to buy property in France, as Vicky Leigh discovers
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Buying guides
Buying land in France
Buying a piece of the French countryside is an alluring, exciting and rewarding prospect, but make sure you consider the practicalities too, says Alex Schofield
Video guide to buying property
The essential video guide for property buyers in France from BuyAssociation and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Latest articles from French Property News
Resale tax
David Anderson explains the latest amendments relating to the resale of properties less than five years old
The offre d’achat
Christophe Dutetre explains how signing an offer of sale can result in an binding contract and give advice on how to proceed
In time with French law
Sean O’Connor explains the time limits of some of the most common property and taxation laws you may come across
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Tax
Resale tax
David Anderson explains the latest amendments relating to the resale of properties less than five years old
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
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
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
Working in France
Rental potential
If you want to reap a financial benefit from owning a property in France, why not consider long-term lets, says Anne Cunningham-Davis
The Living France guide to… running a bar or restaurant
Kate McNally takes you through the basics of setting up a bar or restaurant business across the Channel
Teaching English in France
France is many people’s dream destination, but life here can be isolating if you are not working or don’t speak French
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