The president wants to improve the appeal of the sprawling zones commerciales
Surcharges on second homes could raise taxes by 60%
Dartagnans, which has failed to produce accounts, admits “paperwork is not our thing”
1,500 stately homes are on the market, as French families decide not to burden next generation
Some 86,000 Britons own second homes in France
Alvarium Investments to commit $5m to $50m per deal
Reynald Lapitz leaves VINCI Construction after 15 years
Second fund allows French investors access to returns from German retail assets
Investors acquiring, holding or selling real estate in the UK, Germany, France and the US will all be affected by significant changes in taxation policy.