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Can a landlord ban a tenant from smoking inside property in France?

Tenancy agreements often mention this in an attempt to minimise damage and fire risk

Respite for gite owners in France as harsh tax change is put off

Old micro-Bic thresholds and allowances can still apply to 2023 income but situation remains confusing

Airbnb owners in France ditch site for new ‘no day limit’ platforms

How short-term renters and property owners are navigating some cities’ restrictions on Airbnb

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Ending tax breaks for French gites could ease housing crisis

A recent report recommends tightening tax breaks for short-term rentals in France, but the holiday let industry claims the real problem is a lack of new homes being built

Tax Airbnb rentals more, demand French MPs

A cross-party group of French MPs claim short-term rentals are fuelling a housing crisis in parts of France

10 questions about France’s new energy audits for homes

Older character properties are particularly affected. We look at exactly which homes need to get an audit and when, what it involved and the cost

Rent prices in France frozen for least energy efficient properties

It is part of a series of measures being introduced to encourage landlords to improve their properties’ energy efficiency through renovations

Does it make sense to 'buy-to-let' property in France?

Partner article: Robert Kent of Kentingtons explains the pros and cons of renting out property in France

MAPS: How rent prices vary between France’s major cities

Paris, unsurprisingly, is the most expensive - and Saint-Etienne the least expensive

Why woman could break 120-day Airbnb legal rental limit for Paris home

Law states that this is the maximum time that someone can use their main home as a holiday let - but there are exceptions

French holiday homes face extra ‘empty’ tax

Moves to combat Airbnb-type tourist rentals of second homes have seen some communes agree to impose a surtaxe de la taxe d’habitation which can amount to an extra 60% on part of the tax.

French property news: Our December 2021 round-up

From how buyers can save money on notaires’ fees, to new charges for people refusing a ‘Linky’ meter and changes to the Pinel buy-to-let scheme… our pick of recent news and updates