French Property Law Solicitors at Pannone LLP in Manchester, UK

The sole aim of our expert 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 UK 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.

Our specialist French property lawyers are thoroughly experienced in all aspects of French litigation and property conveyancing, and offer specialist, bilingual assistance in relation to all aspects of buying, owning or selling a property in France.

A beginner's guide to purchasing a property in France Buying property always brings its challenges; buying abroad brings additional ones with different languages and legal systems. Pannone LLP solicitors' "Beginner's Guide to Purchasing Property in France" can help guide you through the mire. What role do each of the different professionals play in the sale? How do French inheritance laws affect you? What taxes will you have to pay? Contracts, deeds and deadlines … Pannone's team of French property specialists cut through the legalese, providing straightforward explanations and helping you find solutions to your property problems. Download our guide to purchasing property in France

Whether you are purchasing a French house, villa or commercial premises, the French property law specialists at Pannone LLP can provide reliable advice on a range of related topics.

Purchase of French property: At Pannone, our French property lawyers are capable of handling all aspects of the conveyancing process, ensuring that any sale or purchase is dealt with as efficiently as possible. We are able to produce basic verbal reports for clients with limited budgets, as an alternative to a more traditional, detailed service.

French inheritance law and French inheritance tax: In France, inheritance laws are very different to those in the UK. UK residents are often surprised to learn that French inheritance laws apply to their property in France, regardless of UK Wills. French inheritance tax can be as high as 60%, and it is recommended that you consult a French inheritance tax specialist prior to purchasing property in France.

General French tax advice: Visit this page for more information on situations in which purchasers, owners or vendors of French property may incur further taxation. 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 on the details of this complex legal procedure.

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.

French bilingual legal document: We are capable of completing drafts of English/French legal documents including certificates of law and certificats de coutume. All drafts are completed in-house and can be used for many different purposes, both commercial and legal.

Commercial property / French company formation: We can assist clients in Manchester and, with the help of our International Pannone Law Group colleagues, in France (Paris, Lyon and Albertville) 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: Visit this page for a list of issues on which our French property lawyers can offer general advice and assistance.

Get in Touch

In order to navigate the complicated world of French property law efficiently, it is advisable that potential buyers and sellers contact an experienced French property lawyer at Pannone LLP Solicitors.

For more information on a specific aspect of French litigation or property law, visit the appropriate page within this section of the Pannone LLP website. Alternatively, call 0844 980 1432 for an initial consultation with a French property lawyer.

Call 0844 980 1432 now for a consultation with a French Property Lawyer at Pannone LLP or send an email. We are available to take your call twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.