French property law
The aim of our French Property Law team is to make the process of purchasing or selling a French house or commercial premises as simple as possible for our clients.
Buying and selling international properties can be a complex process, as property owners are brought into contact with a host of unfamiliar rules and regulations.
French property lawyers
Our French property lawyers have over 30 years’ combined experience of French property conveyancing and offer specialist, bilingual assistance in relation to all aspects of buying, owning or selling a property in France, as well as dealing with family and succession matters.
Whether you are purchasing a French house, villa or commercial premises, the French property law team can provide reliable advice on a range of related topics.
Our main areas of practice are:
- purchase of French property: We will handle all aspects of the conveyancing process, ensuring that any sale or purchase in France is dealt with as efficiently as possible. We are able to produce basic verbal reports for clients with limited budgets or a bespoke tailor made service
- French inheritance law and French inheritance tax: In France, inheritance laws are very different from UK laws and UK residents are often surprised to learn that French inheritance laws apply to their property in France, regardless of having made UK Wills. French inheritance tax can be as high as 60% and it is recommended that you consult a French inheritance tax specialist, if possible prior to purchasing property in France
- other French taxes: There are a number of further taxes payable by property owners in France, both resident and non resident. For information on 2010 tax deadlines click here.
Divorce and transfer of French property: On divorce, French property is typically transferred from the names of both spouses to the name of just one. Our French property lawyers have considerable experience of such situations - litigation in France: Should you purchase property in France, there may be times when you require the assistance of a French litigation lawyer (avocat)
- power of attorney for France: If you are selling or purchasing property in France but are unable to travel there to sign the deeds you may require a French power of attorney. Pannone LLP solicitors can provide expert advice and assistance simplifying this complex legal procedure
- French bilingual legal documents: We can draft bilingual English/French legal documents including certificates of law and certificats de coutume (in-house) for many different purposes, both commercial and legal
- commercial property / French company formation: We can assist clients and offer the additional help of our Pannone Law Group colleagues in France (Paris and Lyon) who wish to either form or acquire French businesses and commercial properties. We can also carry out company searches in France, and offer specialist advice on contracts, commercial and property law
- general advice relating to French property: Our French property specialists can offer general advice and assistance on a wide variety of issues
- holiday accidents abroad: If you have suffered an accident, illness or injury whilst abroad, please read our dedicated webpage for details of the compensation process
Please contact us for help in navigating the complicated world of French property and succession law efficiently.
For more information on a specific aspect of French property law and succession please read French inheritance law and French inheritance tax on our website. Alternatively, call 0844 980 1432 for an initial consultation with a member of the French Property team.
French property lawyers
To arrange a discussion with a French property specialist click here or call us on 0800 840 4929. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
