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Welcome to Living France, the essential guide for anyone who dreams of a new life in France. All you need to know about buying a property, moving to France and either starting a successful business or enjoying a peaceful retirement can be found here.
Be inspired by our real-life stories of people who’ve already made the move across the Channel, alongside invaluable practical advice on everything from legal and financial issues to property and renovation.
We focus on the very best locations in which to start your new life, with tips from expats living in France and advice from the professionals. Add to that the very best of French food, wine and interiors, not to mention help with language learning, and you have the perfect companion to help you find the life of which you’ve always dreamed. À bientôt!
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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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Latest articles from Living France
New dating site in France
Dating is fun, but an experience unlike any other! And it can seem somewhat daunting if, having moved to France , you are going through the whole process in another language and another culture. This is what Katie May, a Brit living in Provence, discovered. And it is her experiences as an expat in the French dating scene that led to her setting up a new internet venture.
A moving story
It may take more effort to transport your beloved belongings across the Channel, but with planning, it can be straightforward, says Gary Burke
Head start
Psychologist Wendy Kendall loves her life in France, but it wasn’t always easy. Now she uses her experience of integrating to help others, as Fiona Webster discovers
Surveys on French houses
Matthew Cameron looks at the various reports a seller must carry out on their house, and asks whether a buyer needs to commission their own survey
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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
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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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