La Tontine
Imagine you are buying a house with the person you love, cherish and want to spend the rest of your life with, for better or for worse…
Brief description of the legal system in France
A distinction exists in France between the avocats and the “notaires” (notaries). The latter have a monopoly in certain areas, …
Smooth Property Transactions
The key to a smooth property transaction is the company you keep.
Property purchase litigation
Buying a French house is obviously not as easy as buying a baguette, but there are those that treat it as lightly…
Who keeps the money if the sale falls through?
When purchasing property in France, two contracts will be signed and upon the signature of the first, the purchaser will pay into a notary’s account…
Divorce in France: Financial and Tax Implications
Can two non-French nationals divorce in France and does French law apply to them? What types of French divorce are there?
Coping with the French Artisan
… or English one for that matter because an ever increasing number of “foreign” professionals are setting up business in our lovely area of France.
Renovate your home on sound legal foundations
To avoid building site blues and potentially costly repairs, make sure you’re aware of builders’ legal obligations in France…
Legally dealing with doo-doo
Sarah Bright, property lawyer in Toulouse, tackles the unmentionable
The importance of being earnest…
with your bank manager
Understanding your property bank loan and why you need expert legal advice…