France

Finance20 July 2026

Understanding French Property Taxes: Taxe Foncière and Second-Home Taxe d'Habitation

A comprehensive guide to navigating local property taxes in France, focusing on the taxe foncière, the second-home taxe d'habitation, and your declaration obligations.

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A traditional French stone house undergoing roof and facade renovations.

Renovation20 July 2026

Renovation in France: Permis de Construire or Déclaration Préalable?

Navigating French planning permission: understand when your project needs a full building permit, a prior declaration, or just a visit to the local mairie.

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