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LATEST NEWS & PRACTICAL UPDATES

Part of Paris-Normandy motorway closed to traffic due to road defects

EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s

Labour says this looks too much like a return to pre-Brexit free movement and it has ‘no plans’ to negotiate such a deal. The UK government does not want an EU-wide scheme.

French tax rules: how much is your house worth?

It is up to individuals to declare for France’s wealth tax if applicable. The deadline to do this is approaching

Crime

Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000

These ‘breakdown pirates’ are becoming more common. Here is how to avoid falling victim

Ways to avoid queues at motorway tolls in France

You can make travel easier by anticipating the 133 payment barriers

France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss

The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years

Look up this weekend in France for peak of shooting star display

Annual Lyrids meteor shower will be at full force Sunday night

French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes

It may mean the end of the ‘clip clop’ sound but the polyurethane horseshoe is said to be a healthier alternative to metal

Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies

Moving to France means navigating pharmacies and hunting down alternatives to treat everyday ailments

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Your questions

Who has to complete the new French property form?

Helen Fullerton of Ashtons Legal answers a reader query

practical

Can I change my name to one that is more ‘French’?

There must be a ‘legitimate reason’ for a name change

Can I be certain I am insured against flooding at French second home?

A number of heavy floods have recently hit the country

What is the difference between a town and village in France?

The difference is sometimes based on population, but this is not necessarily the most important factor

I have S1 but French bank is taking full social charges from interest

Social charges can vary depending on which country covers your healthcare costs

HOW-TOS

Property

Obligatory property declaration in France: paper forms now available

Missing declarations must be made by June 30, 2024. Up to one in six property owners did not complete this new declaration last year

PHOTO: The French chateau for sale for… €425 million

The listing price is the highest ever for a property in France

What changes require you to make new property declaration in France?

Tax officials have sent out an email reminding people of the rules

Explained: Why you might need a certificat d’urbanisme in France

How to get the document and what information it reveals about plots of land and planning issues

‘Tiny swimming pools’ catch on in France as easier and cheaper option

Smaller pools are not subject to same regulations as larger conventional ones

No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France

Properties built without permission do ‘not retain right’ to expropriation compensation, states new court ruling

Landowner in France fined for theft committed by squatters

Court claims he was aware of squatters stealing electricity but did not respond to energy supplier letters

French town is selling house for €1

However there are conditions and buyers will have to spend considerably more on renovations

How much can property buyers in France negotiate down prices in 2024?

An explosion in the number of homes on sale coupled with a drop in values - and looming new energy efficiency rules - is opening up opportunities

Where do we pay house inheritance tax in France?

John Kitching, a director of French Law Consultancy Limited, answers a reader query

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Money

What is average salary in France? How does it compare with US or UK?

We also look at the average disposable income per capita in OECD countries

MAP: Where do diners tip the most in France - and how much is usual?

It is more widespread in some regions, but nowhere is it as common as in America

Health insurance in France: what you should expect to pay per age

Region and gender also plays a part in the total cost of top-ups. Policies are forecast to rise significantly this year

How much money do people in France need to live well?

What is the role of money in well-being and how much do people need on average, new poll asks

Millions to get email from French tax officials: be sure to read it

If the information contained is wrong and you do not take action you could be fined

Key financial steps to take after the death of family member in France

Unlocking bank accounts, cancelling contracts, we look what you need to do in the months following the death

Scammers pose as anti-fraud agency: 4 scams to watch out for in France

Readers report being targeted by fraudsters both online and while out shopping

Key errors foreigners may make with French tax declarations

We look at some of the pitfalls that could prove costly to newcomers

Primark plans to double number of low-cost fashion shops in France

The Irish brand wants to open four new sites per year in suburban towns

Warning to expect delays with bank transfers in France over Easter

How to avoid getting caught out by the annual bank transfer holiday

The Connexion: French news and views in English

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LATEST NEWS & PRACTICAL UPDATES

Part of Paris-Normandy motorway closed to traffic due to road defects

Women given right to vote in France 80 years ago

Busy roads and airport delay data: 6 France travel updates

Where in France are people now negotiating most off a property?

EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s

Telecom firms, utilities: which offer English language services in France?

Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week?

Which French motorways are to become toll booth free - and when?

Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop

TRENDING

Nine things people often overlook when they move to France

Obligatory property declaration in France: paper forms now available

Wildfire strikes in south of France: residents warned to clear land

Which French motorways are to become toll booth free - and when?

Driving in France: why are the roads more deadly than in the UK?

Silhouettes of D-Day soldiers erected at British memorial in Normandy

Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000

French tax rules: how much is your house worth?

Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000

Ways to avoid queues at motorway tolls in France

How to check for leaks in your French home without a smart water meter

Woman wins local tax fight over French home invaded by squatters

Nine things people often overlook when they move to France

More everyday French supermarket products accused of ‘shrinkflation’

France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss

Look up this weekend in France for peak of shooting star display

French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes

Strepsils, Olbas Oil, TCP: Find French equivalents to common remedies

More news

Your questions

Who has to complete the new French property form?

Can I change my name to one that is more ‘French’?

Car damaged in France: Can I claim without having the driver’s details?

Can I burn trimmings from my French garden in spring?

Do US citizens need documents notarised at embassy in France?

Is it possible to opt out of organ donation in France?

Can I be certain I am insured against flooding at French second home?

What is the difference between a town and village in France?

I have S1 but French bank is taking full social charges from interest

HOW-TOS

Ways to avoid queues at motorway tolls in France

How to check for leaks in your French home without a smart water meter

Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam

How to be an organ donor in France

How to contest increased or ‘catch up’ energy bills in France

Key financial steps to take after the death of family member in France

TRENDING QUESTIONS

Who has to complete the new French property form?

Can I change my name to one that is more ‘French’?

Car damaged in France: Can I claim without having the driver’s details?

Can I burn trimmings from my French garden in spring?

Do US citizens need documents notarised at embassy in France?

Property

Obligatory property declaration in France: paper forms now available

PHOTO: The French chateau for sale for… €425 million

What changes require you to make new property declaration in France?

Explained: Why you might need a certificat d’urbanisme in France

‘Tiny swimming pools’ catch on in France as easier and cheaper option

No state payout for requisitioned homes built illegally in France

Landowner in France fined for theft committed by squatters

French town is selling house for €1

How much can property buyers in France negotiate down prices in 2024?

Where do we pay house inheritance tax in France?

More property

Money

What is average salary in France? How does it compare with US or UK?

MAP: Where do diners tip the most in France - and how much is usual?

Health insurance in France: what you should expect to pay per age

How much money do people in France need to live well?

Millions to get email from French tax officials: be sure to read it

Key financial steps to take after the death of family member in France

Scammers pose as anti-fraud agency: 4 scams to watch out for in France

Key errors foreigners may make with French tax declarations

Primark plans to double number of low-cost fashion shops in France

Warning to expect delays with bank transfers in France over Easter

Magazine

Seven useful informal French expressions you don’t learn at school