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In the press : The New York Times
Great write up on House Hunting in France by Marcelle Sussman Fischler in the International Real Estate section of the The New York Times Glad that we were able to bring our small contribution.
Sale of a French property by a Non-Resident : Who needs to appoint a Fiscal Representative ?
Specific rules and regulations defining the requirement to appoint a Fiscal Representative when selling a French property are governed by CGI, article 244 bis A In summary, the sale by a non-resident individual of a real estate property located in France requires the appointment of a tax representative, except under the scenarios for dispensation set
Sourcing the right Term Life Insurance contract for your French mortgage
The majority of French lenders require that a Life and permanent disability insurance contract is arranged alongside a mortgage. This is a standard risk requirement and the policy must be underwritten by a French provider. As an authorised mortgage and insurance broker, Bluesky Finance work with a large panel of insurance companies. We can source
Bluesky Finance featured in The Wall Street Journal
Find out what the WSJ had to say about Bluesky Finance THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
Everything you need to know about changes to French Wealth Tax
New rules governing French wealth tax came into effect on 1st January 2018. In this post, we explain what the changes to the law mean if you own a French property or if you are planning to acquire one. Prior to the changes, French wealth tax (ISF) was assessed on all assets owned by the
Buying a property in France
Principles applicable in French property law go back to the declaration of human and citizens’ rights in 1789 “the right to property is an inviolable and sacred right, that no one can be deprived of …” In addition to protecting property owners, the French legal system has, over the years, added a number of laws
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French Mortgage lending in a post BREXIT world
It’s early 2021, we are all impacted by lockdowns and strict travel restrictions. Against all odds, Non-Resident buyers are still active in the French property market. Here is a brief overview of mortgage lending in a post BREXIT world : Overall, few changes as a result of BREXIT but some new pitfalls to be
New Special Expatriate Income Tax Regime for those relocating to France
If you have plans to relocate to France, you may be eligible for very advantageous tax arrangements, subject to certain conditions. The expatriate tax regime applies to individuals who were not residents of France for tax purposes during the five calendar years prior to their taking up their duties in a company based in France.
Early redemption penalties on French mortgages
Most French mortgages come with early repayment fees or penalties also know as ERC. If you have an existing French mortgage and are contemplating remortgaging in France, there are several things you need to be aware of . Firstly ERCs are capped by law and cannot exceed the lower of 3% of the outstanding mortgage