French Property News
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers a common question about French property. Question: I am British and 81 years old. I have been divorced for nearly 40...
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“I live in England. I have offered to buy my friend’s house in France, and he says that we can complete the transaction in England to avoid having to pay...
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Question: How do you deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? “The property we have found and wish to make an offer...
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The French government recently announced that it was suppressing one of the local taxes applicable to residential property, the taxe d’habitation, although only for ones principal residence. It follows from...
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French property owners beware; the French tax office has introduced a new declaration requirement, which concerns all property owners and consists of reporting the occupancy status of their French properties...
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For those looking to own a property in France with the potential for a rental income return, one well-established option might be to buy on a leaseback scheme. This form...
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When writing a legal opinion column, we usually try to avoid drilling down into the minute detail of a point of law, or a particular case, as the more detailed...
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Despite the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on us over the past year, none of us can lose sight of the fact that the UK is shortly to...
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If you’re buying a property in France, you should be aware of the differences you may encounter in comparison to buying a property in England. Ashtons Legal French legal expert,...
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Whether you’re planning your move to France, or are already living there, Ashtons Legal French legal expert Matthew Cameron aims to keep you fully informed with the best advice for...
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