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French Property
French Farm Sales and the Role of SAFER
The French land agency 'SAFER' has a right of first purchase on a great deal of rural property in France, so what are the rules that apply?
15 Jan 2010
Couple Homeless After Tenant Refuses to Leave
An English couple who bought a house in the Auvergne have found themselves homeless after they discovered it was still occupied by a tenant.
15 Jan 2010
Selling Your French Property
If you are planning to sell your property in France, you will probably want to engage an estate agent. We outline your rights and your obligations.
01 Dec 2009
Cracks Appear in Property Surveys
A new study has cast doubt on the quality of the surveys carried out as part of the sale of a French property.
17 Nov 2009
Home Insurance Claims in France
We are pleased to announce the release of our guide to making a home insurance claim in France, including claims for 'catastrophes naturelles'.
03 Nov 2009
French Property Picks
We have made a selection of some attractively priced properties on french-property.com.
18 Aug 2009
Rural France Resists Change
A new report on land use in France shows just why many international buyers view France as an attractive place to buy a rural retreat.
04 Aug 2009
'Vices Cachés' - Hidden Defects in French Properties
What are your rights if you find previously unknown major defects with the property following sale completion?
04 Aug 2009
Buying a Property in France
The house buying process in France is secure, but you still need to have your wits about you.
15 Jul 2009
Who Pays the French Estate Agent Fees?
Is it the seller, or is it the buyer who is responsible for the commission payable to a French estate agent?
01 Jul 2009
New Rules for Landlords of French Property
There have been some important recent changes in the legal and tax framework for landlords of French property.
15 May 2009
French Property Picks
We have made a selection of some attractively priced properties on french-property.com.
01 May 2009
Property Rights in France – Trees and Shrubs
We release today a new section of our Guide to Property Rights in France, with a review of your rights and responsibilities concerning trees and shrubs.
15 Apr 2009
Legal Battle Over Cote d'Azur Property
A Russian billionaire is seeking reimbursement of a deposit of €39 million he paid on the most expensive property in the world.
17 Mar 2009
When is a Promesse (de Vente) Not a Promise?
There are two forms of French property sale contract, but one that has always had a little less certainty than the other.
17 Feb 2009
Guide to Electricity in France
We are pleased today to release our Guide to Electricity in France.
03 Feb 2009
Notaire Charges and French Marriage Contracts
The best way for a married couple to shield themselves from French inheritance laws is to adopt a French marriage contract, but we have come across some surprising variations in the charges made by notaires.
02 Oct 2008
Civil Partnerships and Property Ownership in France
France does not currently recognize a UK civil partnership, although if you are in one, you cannot then enter a French civil partnership!
16 Sep 2008
World Record for French Property on Cote d'Azur
A Russian tycoon is reputed to have paid nearly €500 million for a property on the French Côte d’Azur, making it the world’s most expensive property.
02 Sep 2008
The Best Places to Live in France
The Hautes-Alpes has been chosen as the best place for people 50+ to live in France, with Correze and Aveyron joining them on the podium.
15 Jul 2008
