French Property
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Our Head of French Legal Services, Matthew Cameron, answers some common questions about French property. 1. The mairie of the tiny French village where I own a second home recently...
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We have just made an offer to buy a house in south-west France. We have seen the registered plan, but this does not show the swimming pool. I have seen...
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In France, an offer letter (offre d’achat) becomes binding once the seller countersigns it and returns it to the buyer, so the seller cannot then accept a higher offer from...
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Question: What is the best way to deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? I’m sending you this question as it may...
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Yes, you can gift property in France, but the gift is taxed in France when it is made rather than when you die. In 2026, each parent can give up...
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Question: I keep receiving letters from my French bank regarding my late husband’s accounts. He died resident in France in 2022 leaving an Australian Will. I’m not sure whether the...
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Question: I am selling my French house and moving back to the UK. I am wondering how to ‘cancel’ my French Will as this mentions the house and some other...
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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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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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I have inherited a legal ownership (nue?) from my Dad in a French property (actually held in an SCI if that makes any difference). My step mother has the usufruit...
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Question: I am looking to buy and renovate a French property. Is there anything I need to know regarding local planning rules? Many buyers have big plans for their new...
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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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