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Ask Miranda: How long must I be a resident of France to escape capital gains on the sale of my home?

November 3, 2012

Question:  I own an apartment in Paris.  I am a US citizen.  I want to become a permanent resident in France.  Once I...

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Ask Miranda: Should we take an offer on our apartment now, or wait until 2013 for a reduced capital gains tax?

October 31, 2012

Is there any chance that if we stall on selling till 2013 that we can pay a reduced rate on capital gains tax? We have...

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Taxes in France: Changes benefit foreign buyers, cause French to flee

October 9, 2012

The French press is abuzz with stories about 1+ million euro properties hitting the Paris real estate market in recent...

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Selling real estate in Paris? 20% capital gains tax reduction proposed by French government for 2013

October 1, 2012

In response to the stark reduction in the volume of real estate sales nationwide and the resulting loss in capital gains...

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End of exemption from social charges on real estate income of France’s non-resident property owners

August 21, 2012

The August lull that sends most Parisians running to the beaches for vacation did not slow the French government from...

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Почему покупать недвижимость именно в Париже?

August 14, 2012

Париж традиционно занимает место одной из основных столиц Европы, привлекательной для жизни по многим пунтам....

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How to Maximize the Value of your Pied-à-Terre Apartment in Paris

August 4, 2012

As part of our YouTube video series, “Ask Miranda,” PPG Founder and President Miranda Bothe explains how to maximize the...

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Wealthy French fleeing tax hikes are offset by foreign investors buying luxury properties in Paris

July 25, 2012

President Hollande’s proposed income and wealth tax changes have caused at least some wealthy French residents to start...

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Ask Miranda: Can’t I search for an apartment to buy in Paris on my own? Do I need an agent?

July 23, 2012

Question: Why can’t I just search for an apartment to buy in Paris on my own? Is it necessary to use an agent?...

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New “Ask Miranda” video series on YouTube explains how to buy an apartment in Paris

July 5, 2012

Paris Property Group has launched an online video series that shares insider information on how to find and buy the best...

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Ask Miranda: Finders Fees and Licensed Real Estate Agents, What’s the Difference?

June 6, 2012

Question: Hi Miranda, 1) Another American I know has an organization that helps American’s find apartments for a...

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Ask Miranda: Have there been any changes to the “3% Tax” on an SCI?

June 6, 2012

Question: Have there been any recent changes or are any coming to the “3 percent tax”, as applied to an SCI, either with...

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