Property In France

30th Sep 2025

Private Wall and Public Space

A French court recently considered the issue of the responsibility for a private wall adjoining a public highway.

26th Sep 2025

Restoring a Chateau in France

There is a surprising amount of public aid available for the restoration of a chateau and other heritage buildings, provided you can navigate and accept the maze of rules surrounding such assistance.

11th Sep 2025

Rural House Sales and SAFER

The French estate agent’s association has started a legal action against the national rural land agency, SAFER.

25th Aug 2025

Notaires and Tax Advice

The advisory role of notaires is in the spotlight, over tax advice.

25th Jul 2025

Agricultural Deregulation - Loi Duplomb

The new law easing regulations on certain agricultural activities and practices has caused a furore in France.

30th Jun 2025

Buyer Fails to Pay Deposit

A buyer who failed to pay a deposit on a property purchase is ordered to pay compensation to the estate agent.

12th Jun 2025

Vacant Homes in France

Despite efforts by public authorities, the number of vacant homes in France remains alarmingly high, posing significant challenges for housing policies, says the French national auditor.

6th Jun 2025

Death and Property Purchase

What happens in a property sale should a seller die before the deed of conveyance has been signed?

7th Apr 2025

Seller Liability for Building Works

What is the liability of a property seller to a purchaser for works carried out by them?

26th Mar 2025

Cooling-Off Period for Property Buyers

Buyers of French property have a 10-day cooling-off period, but when exactly does it start?