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🏠Gîtes & Hospitality
3 articlesPractical advice for operating holiday rentals, managing remote keyholding, pool compliance, and organising dependable changeover teams.
Key coverage:Gîte Management · Keyholding · Changeovers · Pool Care · Local Suppliers
French Holiday Rental Taxes: Micro-BIC, LMNP & Registration for Gîtes
A complete guide to French holiday rental taxes: Micro-BIC flat allowances, LMNP actual expense deductions, INPI registration, and hiring a bilingual expert-comptable.
Swimming Pool Safety Laws for French Holiday Rentals: AFNOR Standards & Owner Liability
A complete legal and practical guide for holiday let owners in France: the four statutory AFNOR pool safety systems, criminal liability, weekly maintenance logbooks, and insurance requirements.
Gîte Management in France: A Practical Guide for Overseas Property Owners
A complete operational guide for overseas gîte and holiday home owners in France: keyholding, changeover turnovers, pool safety (AFNOR), emergency protocols, local taxation, and concierge networks.
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