Working it out

Working as a freelancer in France is a popular choice for many expats, but it involves visas, business registration and taxes – Fabien Pelissier explains more

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Whether you’re moving permanently to France or just working out holiday dates, taking four-legged friends to France has become slightly more complicated in recent years, but with a little advance planning it is entirely feasible, says Catharine Higginson

Thinking of buying in France? Fiona Watts runs through what you need to know about mortgages

Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

Planning a building or renovation project in France? Tom Easdown offers an overview of the country’s planning process, including the different permits you may need