Give second home owners in France a special visa, says senatorFive-year visa would allow annual six-month visits
Delay to plan to increase local tax for more second homes in FranceA list of extra towns that will be able to charge up to 60% more in taxe d’habitation has been postponed
How to get a déchetterie permit in France with a UK-registered carWe look at how second-homeowners can visit their local tip without a ‘carte grise’ for their vehicle - or a hire car
Could second-home owners in France save with EDF’s Tempo contract? A Tempo electricity contract could be an interesting option for people who do not spend much time in France during winter
Second home tax increase: Where in France may be affected by new law?We look at how to determine if your commune is likely to be subject to possible taxe d’habitation increases. Coastal and mountain areas will be impacted
France plans measure to increase taxes on many empty and second homesThe 2023 budget includes steps to increase taxes on vacant properties and make it easier for local authorities to impose higher rates on second homes
Second-home market in France sees ‘extraordinary’ post-Covid boomBritons are not put off by visa rules and French city dwellers are snapping up properties – which areas are booming and why?
How to prevent wildfires while away from your French propertySecond-home owners must still comply with wildfire prevention rules - we explain how to do this if you are out of the country
Extra step in French property sales for UK, US, Australian residentsNon-EU citizens must use a fiscal representative to deal with capital gains tax. We asked one such intermediary what is involved
Holiday home gardens in France fall victim to Brexit 90-day ruleWe look at solutions and prices to keep on top of your French second home garden including self-employed gardeners, solar-powered lawnmowers and how La Poste could help
France lovers group calls for action on 90-day visitor ruleMembers are writing to French politicians to ask that all British people be allowed up to 180 consecutive days in the country - as French people are allowed in the UK in reverse
How do we connect our French holiday home to public drainage?Speaking to the local mairie in order to obtain authorisation is the first step and they might also be able to recommend a firm to carry out the work
Second-home protests in Brittany: 'But we buy homes French don't want'Connexion reader Siobhán McCarthy argues that their owners contribute to the local economy and renovate homes that would otherwise go unsold
Protests against second homes in Brittany as housing debate continues Protester demands include only allowing permanent residents to buy housing, and a limit on short-term rentals - but one local official called the stance ‘an attack on individual property’
French home renovation: Must I replace bath with a walk-in shower?A new law means it must be possible to put a walk-in shower into all newly built homes to help elderly and people with disabilities. We look at which properties this covers
Buying a second home in France with a family loanPartner article: What is the impact on taxes and inheritance when buying a property in France with a family loan from the UK?
Visitor visa for France: How do we prove we own our second home?Part of the paperwork required for a temporary long-stay visa is documentation showing where you will be living. If you own the property it will affect the income amount you must show
New shed or pool at your French home? Remember the taxe d’aménagementWe look at the rates for this tax which applies to projects that require planning permission or prior declaration, who pays it and when
MP wants to cut capital gains on French second homes (in some cases)A possible new law would remove the tax if sellers invest some of the gain into business ventures
Marseille joins other French cities to impose maximum second home taxThe city’s municipal council is looking to increase a taxe d’habitation surcharge from 20-60% to encourage owners to return properties to the rental market
French property market news: October roundupOur pick of stories for property owners in France from the last month
Why do we pay higher taxes on our French second home than friends do? Taxe d’habitation and taxe foncière are based on a property’s 'valeur locative cadastrale', a theoretical rental value set by the tax authorities, which can depend on many factors
