French Property
Notaires and Statute of Limitations
The prescription period for bringing a legal action against a notaire is 5 years, but when does the clock start?
09 Mar 2021
Brexit: Residence Rights of Non-European Family Members
What are the residence rights in France of Non-European family members of EEA nationals?
10 Feb 2021
Guide to Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)
Does it make sense to use a French property company, a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), to buy French property?
10 Feb 2021
Post-Brexit Income Test for a French Visa
The French Embassy in London have provided guidance on the income test that will apply for those seeking a long-stay visa.
18 Jan 2021
Moving to France After Brexit
With the UK now out of the EU, what are the procedures for obtaining a legal right to live in France? Updated Jan 2021.
11 Jan 2021
Brexit - French Residency WARP Applications
The French government have published regulations on the rules that will apply for residency applications made under the Withdrawal Agreement.
04 Dec 2020
Brexit - Border Checks on UK Nationals
The European Commission have issued guidance on border control practices to be applied from Jan 2021.
04 Dec 2020
Subsidence Grant for Home-Owners
The government have agreed an exceptional grant to certain owners of properties affected by the 2018 drought.
04 Dec 2020
Offer and Acceptance on French Property
What is the legal validity of an offer and acceptance in the sale of French property?
04 Dec 2020
Covid-19 France - Housing Market During Lockdown
With France now in lockdown, what are the rules in place concerning housing market activity?
10 Nov 2020
Notaires Reject Official Mediation Service
The failure of most notaires to participate in the government sponsored mediation service is "unacceptable" says the mediator.
10 Nov 2020
French Residency Permit Portal Goes Live
The on-line portal for British nationals in France to apply for residency has finally opened, to general endorsement.
10 Nov 2020
Residency and French Property Ownership
Owning substantial property in France and liability to French taxes.
10 Nov 2020
Hunting Rights on Private Land in France
What are the shooting rights of hunters in France on private land?
10 Nov 2020
Beating the Brexit Deadline
With less than two months to go until the end of the Brexit transition period, it's not too late to become legally resident in France.
06 Oct 2020
Neighbour Protests Against Six-Metre High Wall
The construction of a six-metre boundary wall fuelled a long-standing enmity between two neighbours.
06 Oct 2020
Seller Broke Contract with Estate Agent
A seller sought to avoid payment of the sales commission to the agent, but had to pay up in the end.
04 Sep 2020
Soil Survey on the sale of Building Land
In many areas of France a soil study is now compulsory on the sale of building land and for new house construction.
04 Sep 2020
Roof Falls in on Seller and Notaire
A seller who agrees to undertake roof works to their property as a condition of sale fails to undertake the works.
11 Aug 2020
Obligation of Garden and Grounds Maintenance
Under specific circumstances, French law lays down an obligation of garden and grounds maintenance on property owners.
11 Aug 2020
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