France Insider : Property In France

Best Places to Live in Brittany

30th Jan 2023

Best Places to Live in Brittany

The small town of Pont-l'Abbé in the Finistère comes tops a review of the best places to live in Brittany.

How to Transfer French Property to Children

26th Jan 2023

How to Transfer French Property to Children

Creating distinct legal interests in property is a common inheritance planning strategy in France, so how does it work?

Pesticide Spraying Near Homes

20th Jan 2023

Pesticide Spraying Near Homes

France's highest administrative court has ordered the government to take tougher action to limit the use of pesticides near homes.

Best Mediterranean Seaside Towns

9th Jan 2023

Best Mediterranean Seaside Towns

The department of Pyrénées-Orientales dominates in a review of the best Mediterranean seaside towns to live for retirees.

Property Sale Contract Declared Invalid

6th Dec 2022

Property Sale Contract Declared Invalid

A French property buyer wins damages against an estate agent for a sale contract improperly drawn up.

Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

7th Nov 2022

Sale Legal on Exchange of Mails

Seller obliged to sell on the basis of exchange of mails with potential buyer.

Energy Efficiency Surveys

18th Oct 2022

Energy Efficiency Surveys

The energy efficiency surveys now required on the sale or letting of a property in France are sparking discontent amongst sellers and landlords.

Fence Obstructing Right of Way

12th Oct 2022

Fence Obstructing Right of Way

A fence obstructing a right of way must be removed, despite a new access, rules a French court.

Drought in France

3rd Oct 2022

Drought in France

Despite recent rainfall the drought in France is expected to continue, as must water use restrictions.

Property Damaged Between Sale Contract and Deed of Sale

30th Aug 2022

Property Damaged Between Sale Contract and Deed of Sale

What happens in a French property sale if the property is damaged prior to completion taking place?

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