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• Communauté Universelle and Inheritance: What couples living in France need to know

  • PostedOctober 12, 2026

  Question: My wife and I are married, dual-national British/French, and live full-time in France. We have two children living in the UK. In 2025, we made our last will via...

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• Negotiating the Removal of Health Hazards before Purchasing a Property

  • PostedAugust 17, 2024

  When purchasing a property, it’s important to address potential health hazards and ensure the seller agrees to remove these before signing any contracts. Question: “The property we have found and...

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• Do you have a holiday home in France? Do you have a French Will?

  • PostedFebruary 22, 2024

  Preparing a Will is a vital aspect of estate planning, and for UK residents who own a holiday home in France, seeking professional advice from a solicitor in England and...

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• French Property: Owner’s declaration obligations

  • PostedJune 27, 2023

  Owners of residential property in France must tell the French tax office how each property is used, such as a main home, second home or rental, through the online “Gérer...

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• France is Getting Greener

  • PostedApril 20, 2023

  If you own a holiday home in France, you should be aware of France’s attempts to improve the energy efficiency of its housing stock. For several years, energy efficiency inspections...

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