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Spotting a Fake French Tax Notice: How to Verify a Tenant’s Income Proof (2026)

Fake tax notices are a common rental-application scam. France gives landlords two free, official ways to check a tenant's avis d'imposition is genuine - the 2D-Doc barcode and the SVAIR online tool.
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Spotted a Mistake on Your French Tax Return? How to Correct It in 2026

Spotted an error on your French tax return after filing? You can still fix it. Here is the 2026 timetable for the online correction service, the réclamation route, and the deadlines that matter.
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Renting Your Own French Home Short-Term: The Rules for a Primary Residence in 2026

Letting your own French home for a few weeks a year is legal, but tightly framed. Here are the 2026 rules: the 120-day cap, the new nationwide registration, and the tax that follows.
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Compromis vs Promesse de Vente: Which Pre-Sale Contract Foreign Buyers Actually Want in 2026

What's the difference between a compromis de vente and a promesse de vente? Here's the structural map for foreign buyers — the 10-day rétractation, the loi Scrivener financing condition, séquestre vs indemnité d'immobilisation, and remote signing via apostille.
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Bail à Vie at French Auction: A 2010 Ruling British Buyers Must Know

In 2004, two buyers won a French house at auction — only to discover the existing tenant had a lifetime clause they'd inherited. The 2010 Cour de Cassation ruling every British investor must know.

Commandement de Quitter les Lieux 2026: The French Eviction Notice Explained

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What the commandement de quitter les lieux must contain, when it can be voided, and the réintégration risk for British landlords. A precise guide to the French eviction notice and the four mandatory mentions of article R. 411-1 CPCE.

French Eviction Timeline 2026: 8 Months to 2 Years (and Why)

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How long does it actually take to evict a tenant in France? A 9-step walk-through of every délai, from first missed rent to the bailiff at the door, with realistic timeframes for best, average and worst cases.

Trêve Hivernale 2025-2026: Britain’s Guide to France’s Winter Eviction Ban

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From 1 November to 31 March every year, France suspends the physical execution of evictions. A British landlord's guide to the trêve hivernale: dates, exceptions, the L. 412-2 hardship extension, and how to keep the procedural clock running through the winter.

How to Evict a French Tenant: The Complete 2026 Guide for British Landlords

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Evicting a tenant in France is slow and procedural — but it is possible. The complete 2026 guide for British landlords: the 8-step procedure, the délais, the trêve hivernale, the loi anti-squat 2023, and what to do when the préfet refuses to send the police.

How to maximize your Council Tax refund: the 2026 guide

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A 2025-26 walk-through of every legitimate route to a lower UK Council Tax bill or an outright refund — band challenges, single-occupier and SMI disregards, the new 100% second-home premium, CTR, and moving-out refunds.

How to Buy Property in France: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide for British Investors

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A comprehensive guide to buying property in France as a British investor. From making an offer to signing the acte authentique  every step explained, including costs, timelines, notaire fees, mortgage options, and recent 20242025 legal changes.
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