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French Property
Buying an Apartment in France
France has an agreeably clear legal structure for ownership of an apartment, but co-ownership does make the purchase process more complicated.
05 Feb 2013
Private Sellers Property Picks
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale by private sellers on French-Property.com.
05 Feb 2013
Property Picks January 2013
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale in the Poitou-Charentes region on French-Property.com.
08 Jan 2013
Buying Property in the Charente
The charming department of the Charente offers great value for money for those seeking a genuine French experience.
08 Jan 2013
French Ski Property Picks
We have made a selection of great ski properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
04 Dec 2012
French Property Jargon Buster
The French frequently use confusing terminology to decribe the type and size of a property for sale or rent.
01 Nov 2012
Vineyard Properties for Sale in France
A selection of properties for sale on our website set amongst the vineyards of France, to suit all tastes and budgets.
01 Nov 2012
Property Picks October 2012
We have made a selection of great properties in the Midi-Pyrenees currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
04 Oct 2012
Notaire Fails in Duty of Care to Purchaser
A notaire who failed to draw the attention of a purchaser to an easement adversely affecting a property has been found guilty of professional negligence.
04 Oct 2012
Property Picks September 2012
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised by private vendors for sale on French-Property.com.
04 Sep 2012
Notaire Fees for Property Purchase in France
Notaires charges are set by the government, but that may well soon all be coming to an end.
04 Sep 2012
Easements over Property in France
The discovery of an easement on a property following sale and purchase, or disputes about the nature of an easement, is one of the more frequent causes of litigation.
01 Aug 2012
Mediterranean Summer Property Picks
We have made a selection of holiday houses located on the French Mediterranean currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
01 Aug 2012
Property Picks July 2012
We have selected a number of great value properties in Western France currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
03 Jul 2012
Property Picks June 2012
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
01 Jun 2012
Rents Increase by 1.6% in 2011
A recent review of the residential lettings market in France for 2011 provides an interesting insight into rental levels across the country.
05 Apr 2012
Should you use a Société Civile Immobilière?
The use of a société civile immobilière to buy French property can make good sense, but only in certain circumstances.
23 Feb 2012
Buyers Victim of 'Carjack' Attic Conversion
A couple discovered that the roof of the property they had purchased was supported on car jacks.
04 Jan 2012
Mayor Discrimates Against Foreign Buyers
A mayor who used his rights of pre-emption to stop foreigners buying property has been let off on a technicality.
01 Dec 2011
