France Insider : Property In France

Notaires and Wills

29th Jun 2023

Notaires and Wills

Notaires have proposed simplifying the currently onerous process of making a will.

Declaration of Property Occupancy

24th Jun 2023

Declaration of Property Occupancy

The government have extended the deadline for completion of the declaration of occupancy until the end of July.

Energy Audits on Sale Properties

12th Jun 2023

Energy Audits on Sale Properties

The implications of obligatory energy audits on properties for sale are starting to cause concern among property professionals.

Estate Agent Fees in France

9th Jun 2023

Estate Agent Fees in France

The French competition authority has declared that estate agent fees are too high, and that reform of the profession is overdue.

Professional Sellers and Latent Defects

17th May 2023

Professional Sellers and Latent Defects

Professional sellers cannot escape liability for latent defects, a French court has ruled.

Drought Crisis in France

2nd May 2023

Drought Crisis in France

A government-commissioned report says more radical action is needed to deal with the drought crisis.

Algae a Hidden Defect

23rd Apr 2023

Algae a Hidden Defect

In the sale of property, the presence of seaweed can constitute a hidden defect, a French court has ruled.

Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)

11th Mar 2023

Société Civile Immobilière (SCI)

What is  a Société Civile Immobilière (SCI), and it is a useful legal vehicle to buying French property?  

Occupying Property Before Completion

20th Feb 2023

Occupying Property Before Completion

A recent court case highlights the pitfalls of allowing the buyer of a property to move in before the sale has been completed.

Declaration of Property Occupancy

17th Feb 2023

Declaration of Property Occupancy

The French government now require all owners to declare the occupancy status of their property.

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