David Yeates

House prices in France were broadly stable in the last quarter of 2009, and this is the most likely scenario for 2010, according to FNAIM, the French estate agents association.

An English couple who bought a house in the Auvergne have found themselves homeless after they discovered it was still occupied by a tenant.

The sale of building plots in France is to be subject to VAT, although you still have a few months before the new rule kicks in.

The last quarter of 2009 saw a six cent trading range for the Sterling/Euro currency pair, writes Nicholas Fullerton.

The regulations seek to implement a European directive dating from 2005 on the mutual recognition of professional qualifications in order to give greater freedom to establish a business in any country in the EU.

The French land agency 'SAFER' has a right of first purchase on a great deal of rural property in France, so what are the rules that apply?

France tops a leading poll, for the fifth year in a row, as the best place in the world to live.

The digital switchover of French television will begin next year. We go through what it means and what you need to do about it.

The installation of smoke detectors is soon to be made obligatory in all homes in France, but in recent tests most models did not comply with performance standards.

If you are planning to sell your property in France, you will probably want to engage an estate agent. We outline your rights and your obligations.