The prescription period for bringing a legal action against a notaire is 5 years, but when does the clock start?
09 Mar 2021
What are the residence rights in France of Non-European family members of EEA nationals?
10 Feb 2021
Does it make sense to use a French property company, a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), to buy French property?
10 Feb 2021
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
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
The French government have published regulations on the rules that will apply for residency applications made under the Withdrawal Agreement.
04 Dec 2020
The European Commission have issued guidance on border control practices to be applied from Jan 2021.
04 Dec 2020
The government have agreed an exceptional grant to certain owners of properties affected by the 2018 drought.
04 Dec 2020
What is the legal validity of an offer and acceptance in the sale of French property?
04 Dec 2020
With France now in lockdown, what are the rules in place concerning housing market activity?
10 Nov 2020
The failure of most notaires to participate in the government sponsored mediation service is "unacceptable" says the mediator.
10 Nov 2020
The on-line portal for British nationals in France to apply for residency has finally opened, to general endorsement.
10 Nov 2020
Owning substantial property in France and liability to French taxes.
10 Nov 2020
What are the shooting rights of hunters in France on private land?
10 Nov 2020
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
The construction of a six-metre boundary wall fuelled a long-standing enmity between two neighbours.
06 Oct 2020
A seller sought to avoid payment of the sales commission to the agent, but had to pay up in the end.
04 Sep 2020
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
A seller who agrees to undertake roof works to their property as a condition of sale fails to undertake the works.
11 Aug 2020
Under specific circumstances, French law lays down an obligation of garden and grounds maintenance on property owners.
11 Aug 2020
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04 Dec 2020