A wave of new council tax rules targeting second homes is fueling a surge in the UK’s rural property market. Sales of homes over £750,000 climbed 7% in June year-on-year, as falling prices and more listings attract buyers.
The tax reforms give Welsh councils the power to quadruple taxes on holiday homes and English councils the ability to double them. This has led many second-home...
The celebration of French national heritage provides the perfect backdrop for exploring the culinary traditions that have defined the nation's cultural identity for generations. These time-honored recipes offer more than just cooking instructions; they provide a window into the French soul, where food serves as an expression of regional pride, family traditions, and the unwavering commitment to excellence that characterizes French gastronomy.
The philosophy behind...
