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What is the French Television Tax?

In France, the television tax is also called the ‘contribution à l’audiovisuel public’ or the “la redevance audiovisuelle’ it is tax used to fund the main public television channels in France – France 2, France 3, France 4, France 5, and Arte.

At the time of writing (May 2013)  the fee is 125 euros and is revised annually, surprisingly it has never gone down only up.

The French television tax is requested to paid each year when you receive from the government of France your demand for payment of the ‘taxe d’habitation’. On this bill will see the audiovisual tax itemized separately.

Who is liable to pay this French television license tax?

There are a number of reasons why some people can be exempt from this tax. At this time one of the reasons is related to your income. You will need to consult with your local French tax office to find out the details of current exemption rules.

Be aware of this ‘surprise tax’ as we know plenty of people who don’t have TV who got a big surprise when they got this request for payment of tax.

Note:  It appears that the government of France is going to cancel this tax in 2022. Look for an update here on the French Government website 

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When buying a French property how can I find out if a renovation is approved

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In France like many places a property owner may do their own renovation work to save on the cost of the renovation.

If a professional is not hired there may also be a possibility the owner never got legal approval from the local authorities for the work they did. So when you are buying you need to confirm if the work is legal and approved before you buy the French property of your dreams.

To help you confirm items like a swimming pool or terrasse or installation of a bathroom (or any other work) was approved you can ask the French property owner for a copy of the following three documents and then consult with your English speaking French notary to make sure you have all the proof you need.

One

permis de construire

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Two

déclaration d’achèvement des travaux’

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Three

certificat de conformité

IMPORTANT: Do not just rely on the owner and the documents, make sure you consult your French notary and have him or her do additional checking to make sure all is correct. Seek legal advise.

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Can I cancel a mandat de vente within the first 7 days?

At this time September 2013 in France you are permitted to cancel a mandat de vente within the first 7 days by completing the coupon at the bottom of the mandat de vente you have signed and returning it to the agency by registered mail.

We understand there are exceptions to this rule.

To make sure you are up to date and to learn more details about the exceptions BEFORE you sign ‘a mandat de vente’ take the time to contact an English speaking French notary here

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What does the French real estate term ‘mandate de vente’ mean?

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A mandat de vente is the French term for a listing agreement or listing contract. This French real estate document gives the right to a French real estate agent to market a property on behalf of the owner.

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Paris Real Estate News: stable housing prices and falling sales

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Paraphrase in English of French Real Estate Notary News original article in French is here

The purchase price for an old apartment in Paris is the same today as it was 3 months ago. “While many factors argued for a lower price, they show a persistent strength” stated notaries during their press conference, Tuesday, May 28 2013

The Real Estate Market is Blocked in Paris

The lack of change in price is accompanied by a sharp fall in the volume of transactions. “The market is blocked” laments Mr Thierry Delessale.

Since prices remain high and there is economic uncertainty, and fear of unemployment many people are discouraged from buying.

“Potential buyers are waiting for a drop or can not buy, and sellers continue to keep their position.”

There has been a very significant decline in the number of sales but no change in prices.

The question is whether this situation can continue.

The only thing for sure is soaring property prices in the 2000s are well and truly over and the last two years, prices have tend to stabilize. Meanwhile, they are still high.

Date of Posting May 2013

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