From The Connexion, Zane Lilley, Nov 6, 2025 Two French MPs are calling for France to bring in a new healthcare charge for certain newcomers to the country, claiming that Americans, in particular, are getting free healthcare despite not paying income tax. They have tabled an amendment for debate as part of France's social security budget law for 2026, however there is no indication it has strong parliamentary support. The proposal has, however, led to the French press reviewi

🎓 Understanding the “Curse of Exclusivity” Imagine the situation. A motivated, professional real estate agent offers you an exclusive mandate . In exchange for your trust, they commit to implementing a comprehensive and ambitious sales strategy : creating a dedicated website  for your property, marketing it in France and abroad , running targeted social media advertising campaigns , highlighting the property: photos, videos, storytelling, signage, virtual tours . In short,

The new Airbnb regulations in France might finally bring more furnished, long-term rentals back on the market. Let’s address something that’s quietly changing how people like you find a home in France: the Airbnb crackdown and new 2025 rules that are nudging apartments back into the long-term market. If you’re searching for a mid-term, one-year furnished rental, read on. Quick snapshot: for the last decade, short-term platforms turned hundreds — maybe thousands — of once-avai

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