French Property Law
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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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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: 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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When purchasing a property, it’s important to address potential health hazards and ensure the seller agrees to remove these before signing any contracts. Question: “The property we have found and...
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Question: How do you deal with potential health hazards when buying a property in France, in particular, black mould? “The property we have found and wish to make an offer...
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I have inherited a legal ownership (nue?) from my Dad in a French property (actually held in an SCI if that makes any difference). My step mother has the usufruit...
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The French government recently announced that it was suppressing one of the local taxes applicable to residential property, the taxe d’habitation, although only for ones principal residence. It follows from...
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Ashtons Legal is delighted to announce that Tom Beattie and Nathalie Fearnley have qualified as solicitors with the firm following the completion of their training contracts. Tom and Nathalie undertook...
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