The Reservation Hijack Scam
A useful site to help with understanding French rules and regulations
France’s Housing Market in 2026 with emphasis on retirees and second-home buyers
The most common electricity contract types in France – and which one is right for you.
The taxe d’habitation is a local housing tax charged every year on furnished homes in France. If you own a second home in France (not your main residence), you usually have to pay it.
The end of the year is a good time to make sure your finances, home, and official records are in order.
A Reader’s Cautionary Tale of a very unpleasant experience with an Estate Agent.
French inheritance laws and taxes are radically different from those in the UK, US and other English-speaking countries…..
All you need to know about how to look for a rental property in France, deposits and the documents landlords want to see.
Because we live in such a beautiful part of the world, it’s inevitable. Family and friends love to visit!