Property In France

29th Jun 2022

Paying 'Under the Table' for French Property

Paying money under the table for a property in France is not uncommon, but it does not make it less risky.

24th Jun 2022

Surviving Spouse Right to Marital Home

A surviving spouse must clearly express her wish to remain in the marital home, a French court has ruled.

15th Jun 2022

Conditional Clauses in French Property Sale Contracts

The use of conditional clauses in French property sale and purchase contracts.

6th May 2022

French Homes 'Leaking Like a Sieve'

New energy efficiency surveys that must now be carried out on the sale or letting of a property are criticised as resulting in an unfair low energy rating for many homes.

12th Apr 2022

Asbestos in Roofspace a Hidden Defect

A buyer of a French property later discovers asbestos in the roofspace during conversion works.

8th Mar 2022

Seller Not Liable for Defective Roof

A recent case in the French courts illustrates the limitations of the statutory surveys undertaken prior to purchase.

4th Mar 2022

Tree Pruning - Electricity and Telephone Lines

The government have rejected demands to clarify responsibility for tree pruning in proximity to electricity and telephone lines, so just what are the rules?

14th Jan 2022

Bank Certificates for Property Purchase

Buyers can sometimes find themselves between a rock and a hard place for a bank certificate on the origin of funds. UPDATED 14th April 2024.

21st Dec 2021

Home Insurance and Natural Disasters

The rights of homeowners to compensation for subsidence and flooding claims is being substantially strengthened.

23rd Nov 2021

Cleaning of Chimneys and Flue Pipes

What are the regulations and costs for chimney cleaning in France?