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Who pays France's taxe foncière when property changes hands?

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Etienne Roche
May 25, 2026 3,187 views 1 answer
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I own or may buy French property. Please explain taxe foncière, why the January 1 owner rule matters, and what buyers and sellers usually handle at the notary even though the tax office still looks at the legal owner.

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