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Fire advice during current drought crisis

Laura McLellan 16/05/2023 0 Comments

We’ve all been discussing the water shortage and the latest restrictions imposed by local authorities, but what about fire? Regulations usually implemented for the high summer season have been moved forward and are already in place now.

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Income tax return time in France 2023

Kate 09/05/2023 11 Comments

It’s that time of year again. French income tax returns info and 2023 exchange here.

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Sentier littoral closed for fire repairs

Laura McLellan 24/04/2023 0 Comments

Following the fire between Cerbère and Banyuls sur Mer on Sunday 15th April, sections of the sentier littoral walking tack have been closed for repairs and maintenance.

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UPDATE: New mandatory declaration for property owners in 2023

Laura McLellan 17/04/2023 0 Comments

Do you own property here in France? Read on … 30th June 2023 is your deadline

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Estate planning in France Q&As

Kate 09/04/2023 0 Comments

Succession reform in France • Taxation in France • Tax and estate planning solutions • Investing today. Book your free seminar now

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GBP/USD rallies to nine-month high

Kate 05/04/2023 0 Comments

The euro retreated on Friday amid fresh jitters in Europe’s banking sector.

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Carte Vitale going Digital

Kate 25/03/2023 0 Comments

Only just received your much coveted and long awaited carte vitale? Well, you will soon (ish)  be able to upload an ‘e-carte Vitale’ app onto your smartphone. 

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Euro slumps amid renewed crisis in Europe’s banking sector

Kate 25/03/2023 0 Comments

The euro retreated on Friday amid fresh jitters in Europe’s banking sector.

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Reporting requirement for property owners in 2023

Laura McLellan 21/03/2023 2 Comments

Stéphanie Clérumpuy provides more details on the new reporting requirement for property owners in 2023.

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US dollar skyrockets on hawkish Powell testimony

Kate 07/03/2023 0 Comments

The pound rallied on Wednesday as GBP investors welcomed the publication of the UK’s latest inflation figures.

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