Are property prices going to drop? Are estate agents paid too much? The head of the FNAIM tells all.

A sharp fall in the number of accommodation being built, down 25%, along with a sharp drop in mortgages gives economists a moody prediction for 2013.

The government remains committed to converting 25% of all housing on the French Riviera into council houses.

Hollande has introduced an amendment that will hit second homeowners living in areas such as Paris, Lyon and the Riviera.

Authorities are launching investigation into a Russian millionaire who ‘accidentally’ bulldozed an 18th century castle to the ground. Fortunately he just happens to have the plans for a complete rebuild to hand…

How does 30% off sound? A new development programme is offering brand new apartments for €2,900 per square metre in a brand new urban redevelopment in Nice.

Starting 1st January 2013, the government is offering an immediate rebate of 20% off your capital gains tax when selling property.

France is raising capital gains tax for EU residents from 19% to 34.5%. They will also raise tax on rental income from 20% to 35.5%. Is this as disastrous as it seems?

The glitzy world of Monaco has long been the hang-out of Formula 1 drivers and tennis stars. The latest addition in the long line of world famous names is Lewis Hamilton.

When the €500m sale of what was the world’s most expensive property at the time, Villa Léopolda, fell through the owner Lily Safra claimed the €39 deposit. After a protracted legal battle, now she has received the cheque she has announced she is donating it all to charity.