What’s new in terms of tax residence?
Depending on whether a person is a resident for tax purposes in France or not, he will be subject in France either to unlimited taxation on his worldwide income or…
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Update on high-end real estate in the Alps
In its 2020-2021(1) report, the Cimalpes network assesses future trends for high-end property in the Alps. Surprisingly, the health crisis is far from having negatively affected the sector. Real…
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Trends in mortgage loans to non-residents since Covid-19
Carte Financement has helped non-residents finance their projects for over 10 years. Unfortunately, it is increasingly difficult to find appropriate solutions. It is becoming harder to obtain a non-resident mortgage…
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FATF lists and anti-money laundering
The FATF plays a key role in work on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) by establishing international standards and regularly publishing lists of those countries deemed…
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Mont-Blanc valley real estate: price and market
“Purchase prices of the Mont blanc Valley real estate have risen 5% over the last six months”, says Yves Vannoye, manager of VIP Chamonix Real Estate. While restrictions connected to…
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What has been the impact of the lockdown on second homes?
According to a survey by our Artémis brokerage group “The French and real estate after lockdown”, 14% of French people have been thinking about buying a home with a garden…
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West Coast or French Riviera: where to invest in France?
Investing in France in a main residence or second home by the sea is the choice of many foreigners and French people, whether on the West Coast or the French…
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What is the difference between usufructuary and bare owner ?
The separation of the ownership of a property unites the bare owner and the usufructuary. Both must respect the rights of each party and the durability of the property. The…
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Secondary homes in France: what will change after Brexit
After 31 December 2020, everything will change with the planned exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union. For British nationals owning secondary homes in France, this changeover will…
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