French property market news
You’ll find all the latest French property news here at France Property Guides, so you can stay up to speed when buying property in France. From updates on house prices to breakdowns of new legislation, you needn’t look anywhere else for French property market news. Get the latest below.
What does the new energy-efficiency law mean for buyers in France?
To sell a property in France, the seller legally has to provide up-to-date energy ratings before it can go on the market. This is known as the “Diagnostic de Performance Énergétique” in France or DPE. The other ratings on gas (if applicable), electricity, natural risks, termites, lead and asbestos, must be done before the property is sold. This is termed as “dossier de diagnostic technique” (DDT).Read more...
France’s pension reform: why and what it means
President Macron’s attempt to increase the pension age from 62 to 64 has been met with widespread criticism. France is currently embroiled in strikes and protests. This, in turn, led to the cancellation of King Charles’ state visit to France. We discuss why there is so much opposition to pension reform and how it might be remedied. Finally, we touch on what this means for you, if you claim either a French or British pension in France.Read more...
For countryside, seaside or city homes, your most affordable options in France
According to our most recent survey, international buyers in France know exactly what they’re looking for: a house or cottage in the countryside, preferably within walking distance of the local boulangerie and bistro. Then again, the seaside would be lovely too, and that apartment in Paris would be awfully nice… Here we pick out a few affordable spots whatever your perfect French property would look like.Read more...
The top 10 villages in France
There are numerous wonderful villages across France, sometimes it is hard to choose one’s favourite! However, French association Villes et Villages où il fait bon vivre, has released the top towns and villages in France rated according to quality of life.Read more...
Pension reforms causing a commotion in France
The French government has been in the news lately as it has proposed to raise the pension age to 64 from 62.Read more...
The joys and perils of country living in France
Many searching for their new life in France, choose more rural locations than they previously lived in. That’s mainly due to the great value of French property. But with that, comes both the joys and perils of country living in France. Including the wildlife. Here we meet just some of the wildlife that you should expect to see in France. Some perhaps, more welcome than others.Read more...
A guide to property in Nice, “the most British city in France”
Its own mayor described has Nice as “the most British” city in France, but in truth the whole world flocks to one of France’s most liveable cities. It also happens to have just about the best weather in the country. But what of the property in Nice, and where should you look to buy?Read more...
New France homeowner form you need to know about
All French homeowners – including second homeowners and non-residents – must fill out a new tax declaration to determine how the property is being used. Here’s our guide on what you will need to fill out and why.Read more...
Where are the top-rated towns in France?
French association ‘Villes et villages où il fait bon vivre’ recently released its annual rankings of villages and towns in France, ranked by their overall quality of life.Read more...
7 signs spring is returning to France
Spring returning to France is a truly joyous time. It heralds the start of one of the best periods of the year ahead. After winters, during which many hide away and activity around villages is noticeably diminished, it is a time of great hope. And if you already live in France, you may have noticed some, if not all of these tell-tale signs.Read more...
How can I get my pension in France?
France consistently remains one of the most popular countries to which to retire, even with the changes which have happened since Brexit.Read more...
