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Budget 2025: UK Property Taxes Increase — Is It Time to Look to France?

Why More UK Property Investors Are Looking to France After Budget 2025 The latest UK Budget continues a clear direction of travel: raising more revenue from wealth and assets, especially property, while leaving previously announced tax rises for landlords and second-home owners firmly in place. For UK investors who already feel squeezed by hig……

December 2, 2025

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Council Tax Doubling on UK Second Homes: Buying Property Abroad Becoming Even More Attractive

Council Tax Doubling on UK Second Homes: Buying Property Abroad Becomes Even More Attractive From 1st April 2025, over 200 councils across England and Wales — including well-known second-home locations like Cornwall & Devon — will introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes. For example, owners of a typical Band C property in Cornwall, a……

March 26, 2025

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Spring into a Better Life: Remote Working in the French Riviera and Alps

Remote Working Abroad in 2025: French Riviera & Alps Property & Lifestyle As remote working abroad continues to evolve, owning a property in a location that combines lifestyle and practicality is increasingly attractive. Whether it\’s a villa on the coast or a chalet in the mountains, living and working in inspiring surroundings is more accessibl……

March 25, 2025

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ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again: March 2025 Financing Update

ECB Cuts Interest Rates Again: March 2025 Financing Update The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced another interest rates cut of 0.25%, effective from 12 March 2025. This marks the fifth rate cut in the last nine months, as the ECB continues to adjust its monetary policy to support economic stability. The new key interest rates are as follo……

March 10, 2025

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Why Spain’s 100% Property Tax Will Drive Non-EU Buyers to the French Riviera

Why Spain’s 100% Property Tax Will Drive Non-EU Buyers to the French Riviera Recent announcements from Spain’s government have sent ripples through the international property market. Spain’s proposed 100% property tax on non-EU buyers, including the UK, could drastically alter the landscape for investors. While this potential policy casts uncertain……

January 17, 2025

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The Benefits of Buying New-Build Properties in France

When investing in a property, whether for personal use or as an addition to your portfolio, new-build properties offer unique advantages that cater to modern lifestyles and financial goals. Below, we explore why new-builds are an excellent choice for savvy buyers. 1. Modern Design and Customisation New-build properties are designed with contemp……

January 9, 2025

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French Mortgages Now Available For UK, EU & US Expats in Dubai (UAE)

French Mortgages in the UAE: Options for UK, EU & US Expats in Dubai and Abu Dhabi French banks have recently started offering up to 80% mortgages for expats living in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, creating new possibilities for UK, EU and US expats living and working in Dubai or UAE looking to invest in property in France. If you’ve been considering purc……

October 18, 2024

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French Property Tax: New Declaration of Occupation (2024)

Introduction to New Tax Regulations in France As residential property owners, it\’s important to understand the recent changes to French property tax regulations. In 2023, France updated its tax rules, requiring all property owners, whether individuals or corporations, to update or complete their \”déclaration d’occupation\” through the \”Espace Pa……

April 29, 2024