Property In France

17th Mar 2026

SAFER Right of Pre-emption

A French court recently considered the right of an owner to withdraw from a sale over a pre-emption by the French rural land agency, SAFER.

5th Mar 2026

Property Sale and Disclosure Boundaries

The French Supreme Court has provided new guidance on the conditions governing the duty to inform during negotiations for the sale of a property.

19th Jan 2026

Taxation of US Company in France

A US based family-owned company holding residential property in France is found liable for corporate tax on the basis of imputed rental income in France.

15th Jan 2026

Fraud Undermining Energy Performance Certificates

A new report has highlighted a growing level of potential fraud in the use of energy performance certificates.

3rd Dec 2025

Limites of Termite Survey

A French court recently examined a buyer’s complaint concerning damage allegedly linked to an inadequate termite inspection.

20th Nov 2025

Notaire Convicted of Fraud Over Fees

The French Supreme Court recently examined a case concerning the legal boundaries of fraud within a notaire’s office.

14th Nov 2025

Farmers Right of Way

The French Supreme Court recently considered a neighbour dispute concerning a farmer’s alleged right of way.

7th Nov 2025

Use of Estate Agents, Notaires and Lawyers

The use of estate agents, notaires and international lawyers in the legal process is often misunderstood by foreign property buyers.

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.