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France reduces capital gains tax on real estate sold by non-EU residents

February 26, 2015

Marilyn Benichou, Senior Counsel of Paris law firm De Gaulle, Fleurance & Associés explains some changes to French...

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Restoration work continues on the splendid Hôtel Lambert on the Île Saint-Louis despite fire damage

February 16, 2015

The 17th century Hôtel Lambert is one of Paris’ grandest privately-owned mansions, located in the heart of Paris on the...

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Around Faustine’s desk on the Rive Gauche: an interview with Kamara Mariam of child-minding agency Pikaboonanny

February 12, 2015

This is the next in the series by our office manager Faustine Cressot, giving you regular glimpses of the neighborhood...

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A reminder that European Union inheritance regulations will change as of August 2015

February 9, 2015

International inheritances amount to some €100 billion per year, but the rules governing cross-border inheritance are...

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2014 was a dynamic year for French commercial property, with investment of €23.8 billion

February 5, 2015

 €23.8 billion was invested in the French commercial real estate market during 2014, according to the latest...

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During the third quarter of 2014 sales volumes increased and property prices declined slightly in Paris

February 2, 2015

According to figures recently issued by the Notaires de France (officials who handle property transactions), sales...

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Hôtel de Soubise: Paris' Finest Palaces & Mansions

January 29, 2015

This is the next in a series looking at some of the sumptuous palaces and mansions for which the City of Light is...

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Why Are There So Few Paris Skyscrapers?

January 26, 2015

Have you ever wondered why central Paris has so few skyscrapers? Compared with most major world cities – Hong Kong, New...

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The historic Hotel de Crillon on Paris’ Place de la Concorde is scheduled to reopen in 2015 after its restoration

January 22, 2015

One of the grandes dames of Paris hotels, the Hotel de Crillon, is undergoing its first major renovation since becoming...

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The residential real estate market in Paris compared with the rest of France

January 19, 2015

Paris is one of the world’s primary business centers and tourist destinations, and demand for residential property is...

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Champs-Élysées Paris: Europe’s Top Retail Real Estate Hub

January 12, 2015

The Champs-Élysées Paris is far more than a postcard-perfect backdrop for the Arc de Triomphe. For the global investor...

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The US dollar rises to a nine year high against the euro

January 8, 2015

This week, the US dollar rose to a nine year high against the Euro. One euro is currently worth about $1.19, compared to...

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