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French Property
Use and Abuse of a ‘Bon de Visite’
There is frequently confusion over the meaning and legal status of a 'bon de visite', used by estate agents for property visits by buyers.
06 May 2014
Buyers Cannot Retract a Retraction!
French property buyers have a limited duration right of withdrawal which, once used, cannot be rescinded without entering into a new contract, a French court has ruled.
08 Apr 2014
Private Property Sales in France - March 2014
We have made a selection of private property sales in France currently advertised on French-Property.com
11 Mar 2014
Rural Land Agency 'Lacks Transparency'
The French rural land agency ‘SAFER’ has come in for strong criticism from the French national auditor.
11 Mar 2014
Sellers Take the Kitchen Sink
A couple who removed kitchen and bathroom fittings from their sale property have been held liable to pay compensation to the buyers.
11 Mar 2014
Managing Your French Property Purchase
When advising English speaking clients purchasing a property in France, there are some issues which time and again cause problems and delays, says French property solicitor Barbara Heslop.
25 Feb 2014
The Charms of Gascony
The province of Gascony may not have existed since the French Revolution, but the area still retains a strong local identity, says Edward Landau of Immobilier Le Bonheur.
25 Feb 2014
Energy Ratings and French House Prices
House prices are increasingly being influenced by the level of their energy rating, according to a recent study by the French notaires.
07 Jan 2014
No Sale No Fee?
Is a seller liable for damages if they refuse to conclude a sale with a buyer found by their estate agent?
05 Dec 2013
Buying Property in Dordogne
The Dordogne is a department charged with history, architectural beauty and rural tranquillity, and brim full of beautiful properties that still offer great value.
08 Oct 2013
Peacocks Ruffle Neighbour's Feathers
A homeowner who complained about the noise from his neighbour's peacocks has had his case upheld in court.
08 Oct 2013
Favourite Villages of the French
The village of Eguisheim in the Haut-Rhin department of Alsace has been voted by the French as their favourite village.
03 Sep 2013
The Compromis de Vente
The compromis de vente may only be regarded as the preliminary contract, but its importance must not be underestimated, says Barbara Heslop of solicitors Heslop & Platt.
02 Aug 2013
'Gay Friendly' Development in Languedoc
A new ‘gay friendly’ housing development in Languedoc for retired expats is attracting huge interest.
02 Aug 2013
Holidays houses on the French Atlantic Coast
Interested in buying a holiday house on the French Atlantic Coast? We have made a selection of properties from Vendee to Les Landes with easy access to the coast, currently being advertised for sale on French-Property.com.
30 Jul 2013
Are the Carpets Included?
There is no clear definition of 'fixtures’ and ‘fittings’ in French property law, and the issue can sometimes be a sensitive one between buyer and seller.
06 Jun 2013
Boundary Agreement Ruled Invalid
The absence of boundary markers made invalid the determination of boundaries carried out by two neighbours, a French court has ruled.
02 May 2013
French Property Ownership Structures
There are various forms of property ownership in France, each having different tax and legal implications for owners.
15 Mar 2013
Languedoc Property Picks March 2013
We have made a selection of great properties currently being advertised for sale in the Languedoc-Roussillon region on French-Property.com.
05 Mar 2013
Property Damaged Between Sale and Completion
What if there is a substantial deterioration in the condition of a property between signing of the sale contract and sale completion?
05 Mar 2013
