Property In France

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.

26th Jul 2024

Notaires and Local Planning Searches

Local planning searches undertaken by notaires are surprisingly unregulated, and often limited.

23rd May 2024

Insurance Claims for Natural Disasters

Homeowners' rights to compensation for subsidence, flooding and other natural disasters have been substantially strengthened.

18th May 2024

Water Leaks and Reimbursements

Water authorities in France are under a legal obligation to cap a high bill due to abnormal consumption.

3rd May 2024

The Chateau and the Poultry Shed

Chateau owners take legal action against proposed installation of poultry shed.

29th Apr 2024

Neighbour Disputes and Farming Activities

A new law aims to give farmers more protection from complaints by neighbours - but does it?

24th Apr 2024

Private Swimming Pool and Owners Responsibility

A recent case in the courts tests the limits of the legal responsibilities of pool owners.