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French real estate taxes that fill the French Government Pockets

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If you are wondering which French real estate taxes help fill the pockets of the French government you will find out more in this article in the French newspaper LeFigaro.

According to the article the government of France is increasing gaining sustantial amount of euros well into the billions from the application of French property taxes on French property owners.

In addition, the taxes that is applied during the purchase of a French property also leads to a large sum of money in the billions to the French government.

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Pros and Cons French real estate ground level RDC apartment

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Pros and Cons French real estate ground level RDC apartment in France

Advantages
Often a ground level apartment in France is at a lower in price because higher floor apartments are expensive.

Monthly charges may be less since you may not have to pay for elevator usage.

Moving in may be easier and less expensive since you don’t need to hire a crane to bring items to an upper floor.

Accessibility is easier and may in fact better for people with reduced mobility.

You may have a garden or a small yard to enjoy and perhaps space for a child to play

Disadvantages
Maybe noiser due to proximity to entrance way or street noise

Maybe less secure since on street level

Maybe less bright

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French real estate burglaries: tips on how to avoid

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French real estate is not immune to being broken into so it is good to do your best to avoid the heartbreak of a break in.

In this article in French in Lefigaro there are some tips, speak to your local police officer for more suggestions.

One
Do not tell others on social media you are going on vacation

Two
Avoid leaving objects around your property like chairs or ladders than can make access easier

Three
Make sure the front and back door and windows are really secure

Four
See if your local police department offers the service of walking by your property when you are away

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