Property In France

20th Mar 2025

Hidden Easements on French Property

Hidden easements are not unusual on French property, so a sale and purchase contract needs careful drafting.

29th Jan 2025

Property Declarations - A 'Fiasco' say Auditors

The French national auditor has published an explosive report on the mismanagement of the property declarations owners were required to submit in 2023.

20th Dec 2024

Energy Efficiency Performance Survey

What is the cost of the obligatory energy performance survey on the sale or letting of property?

14th Dec 2024

Capital Gains Tax - Entering Residential Care

What is the liability to capital gains tax for a person entering residential care?

12th Dec 2024

Complaints about Notaires

Complaints about notaires by international owners are widespread, so what are the most common problems?

5th Dec 2024

Non-Resident SCIs - Capital Gains Tax

A court ruling highlights the liability to capital gains tax  of a property held via a non-resident SCI.

19th Nov 2024

Increase in Stamp Duty on Property Purchases

The government has announced an increase in the transfer taxes payable on the acquisition of property in France.To read the article you can take out a premium subscription for €25/YEAR at Subscribe to France Insider.

22nd Oct 2024

Preference Rights over Real Estate

A court rules on the operation of an agreement for the first right of refusal on the purchase of property.

8th Oct 2024

Neighbour Disputes over Loss of Sunlight

What are the rights of property owners over the loss of sunlight due to a new development?

21st Aug 2024

Tontine Purchase or Disguised Gift?

The ‘tontine’ clause in property sale contracts and the risk of disqualification.