Matrimonial regimes in Estate planning
by Matthew Cameron The implications on a married couple’s estate of different matrimonial regimes in France are often not well understood by British nationals. When couples marry in France – […]
‘Mandat de Protection Future’
by Carolyn Chamberlain Should you ever become unable to look after your own affairs (medical or financial) it makes life a lot easier if you have already set up a […]
Energy ratings and selling a house in France
In a decree published in the Official Journal on 4 May 2022 anyone who wants to sell a property from September 2022 that is ranked in the F or […]
Bringing your pets into France
The French government has clarified its post-Brexit rules on pets, particularly for second-home owners. UK nationals who live in France can still benefit from the EU Pet Passport but people […]
A introduction to the Visitor visa
By Sasha Smit-Marcadier and Sarah Vincent You may be visiting France this summer and thinking of relocating this winter! There is a variety of visas to choose from and making […]
Loan insurance & Lemoine Law
By Romain Rousseau The new law Allows any policyholder to cancel their loan insurance contract at any time and at no cost for all loan offers issued from 1 June […]
Summer visitors and Attestation d’accueil
It is that time of year again when many people come and visit France and stay with friends or family for less than three months. For such a type of […]
Builder’s Ten Year Insurance
by Gerald Humphreys The assurance décennale taken out by the builder/contractor covers their liability in the event of defects arising during the ten year guarantee period. The insurance is obligatory and there are […]
Ten Year Building Guarantee
by Gerald Humphreys If you engage a builder to undertake construction work, by law their work must be guaranteed for a period of up to ten years. The responsibility is referred […]
New Inheritance Law
On 1st November 2021 a new Inheritance law was adopted in France that potentially overrides the wishes of UK Nationals living in France who have previously created a will that […]