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If you’re considering selling your holiday property or French home, you probably have a lot of questions. In this guide...
Any readers in western Europe have likely has a slightly windswept week, courtesy of Ciara, Inès and Dennis. How have...
As Brexit and impeachment proceedings dominate the headlines in the UK and USA respectively, we’re taking a look at the...
For Brits in 2020 it may seem like not a lot has changed post-Brexit. The transition period, lasting until the...
For British nationals it is a set to be a big week, with the UK formally withdrawing from the European...
Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market How come using a...
Culture and current affairs A study of data that has taken two years to compile has named the best –...
MGM, the leading alpine property developer, had a brilliant year. Not only did they launch numerous new developments, but they...
Once again, Britons have topped the number of foreign buyers in France, despite the growing uncertainty surrounding Brexit… British buyers...
It may only be the beginning of January, but the strikes in France are currently on their 40th day. We...
If you own property in France you should to be aware of the rules around ‘domicile’. Daniel (Dan) Harris, Head of International and Cross-Border at Stone King LLP, explains why.
Last week brought us big news across the globe, leaving some people empowered and others devastated. From impeachment proceedings in...
When planning your move to France you will find that lots of rules and regulations are a little bit different...
Last week’s news in France was, predictably, dominated by the promised strike action. We’re running through what happened when the...
If you’re living in France, or plan to be there during the general election in December, you have two options...
If Britain does not stay within the single market, post-Brexit negotiations will start with individual countries.
If you’re a British expat living in France, you may be wondering whether you’ll be able to vote in the...
As the UK faces yet another general election and impeachment proceedings against President Trump have the USA enthralled, we’re taking...
Are you a student looking for your dream internship in France? Here’s all you need to know in order to...
Greg Cook meets two intrepid young couples who set up Tarn Cycling Holidays after quitting successful careers in the...
As the EU grants yet another Brexit extension, we’re taking a look at all the other news occupying the headlines...
Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market. Q. I’m off on...
It seems like the Brexit news never ceases, with controversy in the UK’s parliament this week as Prime Minister Boris...
In French news this week we’re taking a look at the biggest headlines from France, from political updates to zoology....
American political upheaval has dominated global headlines for the past week, with impeachment proceedings against President Trump becoming increasingly heated,...
For our US and UK readers, last week had some shocking events which could dramatically change the political landscapes for...
Today has had some shocking developments for the UK, with the prorogation of parliament by Prime Minister Boris Johnson being...
We spoke to Brian Furzer of Spectrum IFA about the pension advice you cannot do without. If you are in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and...
This week’s French news has good tidings for the pound, bad ones for art fans and a legal victory for...
While Brexit still dominates the headlines in the UK and abroad, there is far more to talk about in the...
Those of us who are based in the UK are seeing tumultuous times in the news, with a snap election...
Charlotte Macdonald is an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team. Over a new 12-part series of...
Following the G7 summit in Biarritz we are seeing France in international headlines this week. We also have sharks off...
Politics France has reiterated its opposition to Boris Johnson’s Brexit plan, and wants to “get past the stage” of negotiations....
A new trade deal with Canada causes turmoil, and a French minister brands President Trump’s behaviour “moronic”. It’s all here,...
With the UK’s newsfeeds choc-a-bloc with commentary on Boris Johnson’s election as Conservative party leader, we’re taking a look across...
In this special round up of the past week’s French news we’re talking taxes, bicycles and supervillains at the Bastille...
Charlotte Macdonald, an associate solicitor in Stone King’s international and cross border team, sets out a number of scenarios that...
Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don’t get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market – and secure a...
Tip: Narrowing down your search area early is crucial. Not only will it save you time in the long run, but estate agents will take you more seriously.
Pensions are often the key to long-term financial security, so it is crucial to take extreme care when deciding what to do here. Expatriates have the added complication of factoring in the tax rules of two countries, as well as the potential for Brexit to limit the range of opportunities.
James and Jo have been ski enthusiasts for years and after another fantastic holiday at Christmas have finally decided to buy a property based in a mountain resort that they, and their children, can use as their base for their ski holidays.
Mar Bonnin-Palmer makes sure you don't get caught out by post-Brexit swings in the currency market - and secure a competitive exchange rate
When moving to a foreign country, one of the things one must consider is “pension planning”. In France, for years...
Many people have bought property in France in the name of one spouse only (for various different reasons; inheritance, protection of assets etc) thinking that later on they will be able to transfer the property into the joint names of both spouses.
Thousands of Britons have discovered the charms of Normandy’s coastline, countryside and cuisine. Some buy holiday or rental properties here, while others settle permanently. Dominic Bliss finds out what the big attraction is...
The new year is a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months and look ahead to what the coming year may bring. Make sure one new year’s resolution is to review your financial planning to check it is up-to-date and on track to protect your family’s long-term wealth.
Helen bought a Chamonix apartment for £210,000. She has just accepted an offer of £280,000 and wants to know if she will need to pay any capital gains tax (‘CGT’) on the gain of £70,000 in the UK or in France.
Thanks to the British love of the Dordogne, there’s a corner of southwest France that is forever England. But with its bastide towns, rolling green hills, verdant valleys, and food to die for, it couldn’t be more typically French, so don’t be put off when you hear it referred to as “Dordogneshire”!
If you are based in England & Wales you may be familiar with the process of selling property in the UK, but there are differences in the process when selling in France that you should be aware of.