French Law
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One of the many impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic is that some people have been re-evaluating where and how they wish to spend their holidays, not just this year but...
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Despite the devastating impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on us over the past year, none of us can lose sight of the fact that the UK is shortly to...
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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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Occasionally it is possible to prepare articles on questions of French law and tax that directly relate to current affairs. We can take as examples the recent changes in European...
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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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If you’ve got the money to buy a holiday home, why have it sitting empty for much of the year? Unless you’re going to be popping down to your holiday...
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If you’re buying a property in France, you should be aware of the differences you may encounter in comparison to buying a property in England. Ashtons Legal French legal expert,...
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When we are advising clients on their purchase of a French property, we often make reference to the conveyancing process for buying and selling houses in England. Most people will...
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Now that Article 50 has been triggered, the countdown officially begins to the UK’s exit from the European Union. We don’t know what will be the result of the Brexit...
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Whether you’re planning your move to France, or are already living there, Ashtons Legal French legal expert Matthew Cameron aims to keep you fully informed with the best advice for...
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The prospect of building a dream house or renovating a run-down property is always enticing. However, building and renovation in France come with restrictions and it is important to be...
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Until the introduction of a French finance law in 2011, there had been a lot of uncertainty surrounding the French treatment of trusts. Since then, a new regime has brought...
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