News for Individuals
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“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” (Warren Buffett – Investor) Farmers perhaps do not need advice from an investor about what...
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We have just made an offer to buy a house in south-west France. We have seen the registered plan, but this does not show the swimming pool. I have seen...
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There are a number of similarities between the process of buying a house in France and the conveyancing procedure in England and Wales. There are also a number of differences....
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Question: What is the best way to deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? I’m sending you this question as it may...
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed changes to Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in the budget as part of her tax rise package, which aims to raise £40bn. What...
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Richard Foyster, who heads the Personal Injury team at Ashtons, has recently obtained a substantial seven-figure injury claim settlement for Ms T. Ms T was a pillion passenger on a...
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When it comes to property ownership, the way the property is held can have significant legal implications, particularly in the event of an owner’s death. Two common ways to hold...
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Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR) refers to alternative ways of resolving disputes without the need for a trial, by settling a dispute outside of the courtroom. You can use ADR to...
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The 2024 Nicholson v Hale case revolves around a dispute over a private staircase, with the key issue being whether the respondents acquired a prescriptive right of way by long-term...
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There are no two ways about it; when someone dies there is a lot to be done. The first things one might think about would be registering the death, organising...
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Question: My wife and I are residents of France. We would like to gift an interest in our home to our children while retaining a right to live there. Would...
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Question: I keep receiving letters from my French bank regarding my late husband’s accounts. He died resident in France in 2022 leaving an Australian Will. I’m not sure whether the...
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