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Carpets, shutters: five things they don't tell you about French houses

Journalist Samantha David explains details that might surprise you when viewing and buying property in France

Forever home? We have moved four times in France to suit our lifestyle

Christine Frost shares her experience of moving home four times within 5km as her family and passion for gardening grew

How to get help to stay living at your home in France in older age

Following multiple queries to our office we outline the key points about help available to remain in your own home often as an alternative to going into a care home

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Property prices in France have doubled in 10 years, study finds

France is now seventh in a list of countries showing highest rises, with the average price per square metre €8,311 in 2020, compared to €8,096 in Israel, and €9,932 in Switzerland

Is there a recourse over French home diagnostic error?

The energy diagnostic certificate used when we bought our house was wrong. Can we force the issuing professional to carry out work so it matches what is stated?

Can survivor of couple sell French home?

My wife and I are fiscal residents in France. On the death of one of us we believe that the surviving spouse has a legal right to live in the main residence, although our three daughters will each be entitled to a one-third share of half the value. Our concern is that our property may not be suitable for an elderly person. Can the survivor sell it and use the sale proceeds to purchase another, or would he or she be limited to 50% of the proceeds?

Can French home held in SCI be left to survivor?

We bought our house in France seven years ago using an SCI regime and have since become pacsed. We have two minor children. How can we make sure that the house passes to the survivor of our couple without 50% going to the children? This would leave only one shareholder in the SCI whereas we understood an SCI must have at least two shareholders?

Can unwed partner stay in French home?

I have heard where a couple is not married and the property they live in is owned by one of them, it is possible for the survivor to live in it until his or her death if the couple had concluded a commodat or prêt à usage . Is this true?

Can French home be gifted to just one child?

My father lives in France and wishes his property to go to myself. My brother and I live in England and we agree that he will inherit my mother’s estate. What do we do?

French home

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Can French home be gifted to just one child?