Property In France

11th Dec 2023

Domestic Waste Collection and Composting

How will new rules on waste disposal impact households from next year?

10th Nov 2023

Property Flooded: Sale Annulled

The sale of a house is annulled by the courts due to misleading information provided by the seller.

31st Oct 2023

Notaires Mediation Service

Many notaires are refusing to participate in the official dispute mediation service.

24th Oct 2023

Court Rules on European Succession Regulation

The European Court of Justice has made a ruling on the right of third country nationals to choose the law that applies to their succession.

26th Sep 2023

Asbestos - Responsibility of Estate Agent

A recent court ruling highlights the advice and information obligations of the estate agent in a sale transaction.

19th Sep 2023

Overlooking and the Right to Privacy

A recent case in the French courts explored the right to privacy over a proposed new development.

4th Aug 2023

Water and Sewerage Charges

A new report reviews the level of water and sewerage charges in France.

26th Jul 2023

Sales Contracts and Septic Tanks

When the septic tank is found to be non-compliant.

21st Jul 2023

The Penalty Clause in Property Sale Contracts

A sale and purchase contract will always contain a penalty clause, but enforcing it is rarely a formality.

17th Jul 2023

Retirement Homes in France – Who Pays?

Residential care in France is not cheap, and children are often required to pay some of the costs.