This applies to property with a minimum of furniture, rented to long term tenants (ie the tenant needs to bring his own furniture as a complement to be able to live on the premises).
From 1st May, the French ‘notaire’ may offer a discount to clients, where the property is over a certain price threshold. According to the ‘loi Macron’, notaires can no longer charge more than 10% of…
Applying for planning Permission in France Thinking of extending, renovating, installing a pool, building a garage? If you have already run the French bureaucracy gauntlet, it will come as no surprise to you to…
by Simon Newman Most articles written about house transactions in France cover the buying process. But what about selling? Here are some pointers to keep in mind – and some cow-pats to avoid. Whatever you…
Acquiring leaseback property has aroused a great deal of interest recently amongst British aspiring to real estate ownership in France.
What should property buyers do when it comes to getting advice? The purchase of a property in France involves a substantial financial commitment, yet too often buyers know surprisingly little about the product…
FRENCH LIFE Property sellers beware Oliver and Lisa Philips tell their story In 2006 we bought an apartment in Collioure as a holiday home and investment for our retirement. Now in our 60s,…
VAT (TVA) at 10% instead of 20% Don’t miss out on it! Reduced rate VAT for your renovation projects. Did you know that most renovation and building works and materials for renovation are subject to VAT (TVA)…
Tax Credits in France for Home Energy Conservation Grants for energy conservation works have not escaped budget cuts, but they are also now available with an interest free loan, and if you are undertaking renovation…
PROPERTY ENERGY RATINGS – DPE Showing the energy rating is a legal requirement for all properties advertised (in France) as being ‘to let’ or ‘for sale’, whether by owner or via an estate agent,…
