1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (769+ words) A number of Connexion readers have shared their difficulties resolving disputes with retailers due to language barriers. Olivia Roberts, who moved to France from Bournemouth, UK in 2014, had just such a problem returning a fridge-freezer she had bought from the…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) Non-residents are usually subject to French social charges on their French property income (rents, capital gains) at 17. 2% (as of income from 2025, this has risen to 18. 6% for non-professional furnished rental income). Note that the CSG element does not give rise to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (179+ words) The Connexion The online declaration software gives reminders of certain obligations As you move through the online declaration, boxes will appear to remind you of certain obligations and choices. This includes a reminder to non-residents that if they have not…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (912+ words) Reader Question: I have read conflicting information about whether my son, a British citizen living in the UK, needs an attestation d'acceuil to come and stay with me in France. Can you clarify the rules please? This is a common…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (406+ words) Many British nationals planning to move to France primarily focus on structuring their property purchase to be both legal and tax-efficient. However, one key aspect often gets overlooked: how existing trust arrangements interact with French tax law. Missing this can…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (1089+ words) The number of solar panel installations is rising in France with the last year seeing over 200, 000 fitted around the country as prices fell. This includes installations from both professionals and from DIY kits, which allow homeowners to set up the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (596+ words) The high upfront cost of solar panels can pay for itself over time thanks to government grants and selling electricity back to suppliers, however how long this takes depends on where you live. Last year, there were a record 200, 000 new…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (699+ words) Reader Question: I recently had extension work on my second home, and want to repaint the roof to match. I want to paint it an entirely new colour to what it currently is. Do I need to ask the mairie…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (875+ words) Watching or listening to the news (les infos or le JT/journal t'l'vis') in France can be a richly informative experience. Not only do you get a Gallic take on current affairs but you will also learn some useful language…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (950+ words) There are some DIY tasks I would never think of doing, and would not be capable of even if I had the inspiration. One such task is stencilling a ceiling." My friends Jo and Mark were showing me around their…...