Bernard Jackman is a former professional rugby player and coach turned rugby pundit, public speaker and performance consultant. He played for Connacht, Leinster, and Sale Sharks.
Tenancy in common is a form of co-ownership where two or more people each own a share of a property. One of the biggest advantages is flexibility. Ownership shares can be, but don't have to be equal. For example, one person can own 60 percent while another owns 40 percent, based on how much each contributed financially.
I Googled - probably not the wisest thing to Google, even 15 years ago - 'how to get paid to go to Europe.' That's when I found out I could become an au pair. I flew to Madrid in the summer of 2013 and worked as an au pair for four months, and I loved it.
Since March 1st, 2026, an extra tax of €2 per item has applied to parcels imported from countries outside the European Union, in addition to standard customs duties. Here's how it works and who pays.
Paris property prices can certainly stretch into the millions, and even at that level, many homes need a little imagination - or even a full renovation - to make them truly comfortable, functional and stylish. The bones are often beautiful, but layouts can be quirky, storage scarce, and finishes in need of love. Still, with the right guidance, you can absolutely find a one, two, or three-bedroom home that strikes that perfect balance of charm, location, and potential.
In the UK and the US, it is often crystal clear when your new home is classified as a heritage home or period property, but in France it can be less obvious. You could be breaking the rules simply by installing new windows. So how can you check that your big plans aren't going to upset anyone - or worse, break the law?
We're a 10-minute walk from the Palace of Versailles. My wife attends ISIPCA, one of the most prestigious graduate perfumery programs in the world, and I'm an American writer living right outside Paris. It may sound glamorous, but my daily routine hasn't really changed. Before our move in October, I sat in front of a computer all day. After our move, my life has looked pretty much the same.
In December, New Orleans saw its active listing count at 1,829, a 6.6% decrease from the previous year. This drop in inventory set the city apart from the national scene, where active listings rose by 12.1%. With newly listed homes also dipping by 2.9% year-over-year to 266, the inventory tightened, creating an exclusive market atmosphere and sparking interest for buyers looking for distinct opportunities.
There are around five million leasehold properties in England and Wales, of which 70% are flats. At the moment, the freeholder of a property generally owns the building and the land beneath it, outright and forever. Leaseholders effectively buy the right to live in the property for a fixed period of time. Leasehold flats are found in all sorts of properties - from converted Victorian houses to purpose built skyscrapers - and tend to be concentrated in big cities.
"The survey "highlights a worrying persistence of discriminatory practices that are nevertheless prohibited under criminal law", SOS Racisme stated in a press release. Equality Minister Aurore Berge, reacting to the results, told Le Parisien that "the SOS Racisme report shows there is still a long way to go" and reiterated that "discrimination is illegal". Berge announced the introduction of mandatory discrimination training for all real estate agents. Training is currently only compulsory for professional license holders - less than half of all agents."
Equality Minister Aurore Berge, reacting to the results, told Le Parisien that "the SOS Racisme report shows there is still a long way to go" and reiterated that "discrimination is illegal". Berge announced the introduction of mandatory discrimination training for all real estate agents. Training is currently only compulsory for professional license holders - less than half of all agents. She said a decree could be expected "in the coming weeks".
British citizens need a visa to remain in Europe for more than 90 days out of 180 days, so if you're moving to France, the first mistake to avoid is to make sure you apply for the right visa - there are several types, and it's very hard to undo once you're in France says The French Property Show organiser Calum Harkiss. And second, don't go thinking you can leave the application until a few weeks before your move.
This week's practical must-reads from The Local feature advice on what to do if you live in an area under a flood warning, the latest snow news for winter sports lovers, an update on France's Budget now that we have one, and why the Île de Ré is so expensive. This week, the French Riviera and parts of western France have been under high alert for flooding. It is the leading natural disaster affecting France and can lead to fatalities. Here's the crucial advice to follow if you are caught in a flood where you live.
What you need to know about France's speeding laws, a checklist for the increasing number of Americans planning to move to France, whether children of British citizens born here need a UK passport - and Chandeleur traditions. Despite what you may think, French authorities actually do take speeding seriously, we reported this week that speed cameras on French roads will be modified throughout 2026 so that they bring back the 'flash' that lets drivers know they have been caught exceeding the speed limit.
The data shows that 15,000 Americans were issued with their first carte de séjour residency permit in 2025, compared to 13,122 in 2024 - a 14.3 percent increase. READ ALSO: Checklist: How to move to France as an American✎ This number is probably a slight under-estimate of the number of Americans moving, since it does not include Americans who have dual nationality with an EU country and who therefore do not require a residency permit.
In total, 19 dual nationals were stripped of their French passports in 2025, according to figures published in the police gazette l'Essor de la gendarmerie. The process followed convictions in the French courts, all for terrorism-related offences. The figures represent a fall on the previous year, when 41 people had their French passports removed. In 2023, 11 dual nationals lost their French citizenship, in 2022 six did, and four each in 2021 and 2020.
Whether you're thinking of moving for work, for political reasons - and the French are very sympathetic to Americans' situation - or for love (of a person or of croissants), here's our checklist of how to move to France as an American Checklist: How to move to France as an American Is there a legal way of avoiding inheritance tax in France by passing your property onto your children while you're still alive?
How to properly get rid of your Christmas tree, are Christmas cash gifts taxable? Everything that changes in 2026 for foreigners in France, all you need to know about the winter sales, and the cost of French citizenship if you're not Amal and George Clooney We start with one of the crucial practicalities of January. With Christmas over and the rush back to work and school officially starting on Monday,
