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Jeevanthy Nivert addresses questions about financing a property purchase

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

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

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