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French inheritance law: a brief overview

November 15, 2016

Though non-resident property owners in France now have the option of choosing their country’s inheritance law to apply...

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How secure is your investment if you buy real estate in France?

November 11, 2016

Buying property in Paris can be tricky, particularly when it comes to older buildings and properties with hidden...

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Home-staging and photography tips to sell your apartment in Paris

July 24, 2016

Before putting your apartment or house up for sale, it can be a significant advantage to give it a simple makeover so...

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Your Paris pied-a-terre: smart rentals turn your dream property into a shrewd investment

July 24, 2016

Thinking of renting out your apartment in Paris short-term to cover expenses or turn a profit? Here are some tips for...

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Buying real estate in France: Can non-residents obtain mortgage loans?

July 13, 2016

As a non-resident, obtaining a loan to finance a property investment in France is subject to certain peculiarities....

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City of Paris accused of encouraging denunciations with database of legal rentals

June 12, 2016

A contentious move by the City of Paris sees a list of legal rentals publicized online and Parisians reportedly...

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French notary fees go down – but the move will only benefit small deals

May 27, 2016

Fees collected by legal professionals in France are set to decrease, including those paid to notaires....

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Housing cooperatives now defined by decree

March 21, 2016

A new decree sets the rules for creating and managing cohousing communities — intentional groups of co-owners. These...

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PPG Why you should make a claim against social charges paid on capital gains tax

March 15, 2016

The French government has reintroduced extra capital gains taxes on property sold in France by non-residents, using a...

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Paris rent caps: 42% of rental properties “illegal”

March 11, 2016

Effective since 1st August 2015 rent control is not being observed by a large portion of landlords, according to a new...

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Paris plans to convert office space into homes to meet housing demand

March 6, 2016

The French government recently passed a tax measure aimed at encouraging the transformation of vacant offices into...

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PPG French deputies hope to require Airbnb to verify ownership of Paris apartments listed on the site

February 24, 2016

French deputies are supporting an amendment that may make it illegal for tenants to sublet their properties on...

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