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,…
Compromis de vente and Sous seing privé What is a Compromis de vente/Sous seing privé? THE SOUS-SEING IS SIGNED BETWEEN BUYER AND SELLER AND USUALLY ORGANISED BY AN ESTATE AGENT. THE COMPROMIS DE VENTE IS…
Delays and remedies Some contracts state that completion of the transaction should take place at the latest by a fixed date. Alternatively, the contract may stipulate that completion should take place within a specified number…
Have you noticed that here In France, windows open INWARDS? Don’t move over here loaded up with pelmets and heavy curtains. It won’t work!
If you are thinking of buying or already own French property via a French civil property-holding company (‘SCI’) now is the time to consider or review the effect of French law and tax. Don’t leave…