Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

Since January 2015 capital gains tax (CGT) on second homes in France has been reduced to 19% instead of 33.3% for all non European residents bringing it in line with the CGT for residents of European countries including French residents.

The way CGT is calculated in France is that the 19% ‘tax’ . . . → Read More: Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

House-hunting tips from the experts

Here are five house hunting tips from my colleagues in The French Property Finders network:

1. The internet is a handy research tool and a place to begin but there is no substitute for getting out there and viewing houses – lots of houses. Usually our property finders will view up to . . . → Read More: House-hunting tips from the experts

Home exchange; more benefits of owning a house in France

Living like a Parisian for a week

Owning a house in France means that you can sometimes feel as if you are unintentionally running a hotel and restaurant, especially if said house happens to have a pool, a sunny climate and interesting activities on offer in the vicinity. Many of . . . → Read More: Home exchange; more benefits of owning a house in France

Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

Despite everything you might read about the French economy, 2014 has seen a return to business as normal for the French property market, certainly in this part of the Midi-Pyrénées. Here the number of transactions (according to the latest Notaires’ French property market report) are up by 12% so far this year, . . . → Read More: Is now the time to buy in France? 5-point plan for buyers

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