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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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Question: I am looking to buy and renovate a French property. Is there anything I need to know regarding local planning rules? Many buyers have big plans for their new...
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We made English Wills leaving our UK estate in the following proportions on the second death: 20% to our 2 children in equal shares and 80% to our 3 grandchildren...
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French legal expert, Matthew Cameron, offers some practical advice about what to expect at the ‘acte de vente’ meeting when purchasing a property in France. Q: After years of dreaming...
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France hosted the UN Climate Change Conference (COP21), which resulted in the signature of the historic Paris Agreement that was acclaimed as a breakthrough in the fight against climate change,...
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The human tragedy of the recent pandemic is of course colossal, and in reality impossible to appreciate fully. Everybody will be able to relate to a story, whether directly or...
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When writing a legal opinion column, we usually try to avoid drilling down into the minute detail of a point of law, or a particular case, as the more detailed...
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Our French Legal expert, Matthew Cameron, explains the options for those with properties in both France and England in our Q&A below. “My husband and I are in the early...
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French legal expert, Matthew Cameron, explains the importance of understanding the complexities of inheritance law when it comes to planning the succession of your French estate. I recently attended a...
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Many people are currently confused about what to do and what can be done if they are currently in the process of buying or selling a house in France. There...
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East Anglian law firm Ashtons Legal is joining forces with Leeds-based Heslop & Platt with effect from 29 November 2019 in order to take a leading position in the UK’s...
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Sensible wealth protection planning, for those who can afford it, will often include an intention by people to gift a property down to their children. In accordance with UK tax...
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