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French Inheritance Law for Foreign Property Owners: The Forced Heirship Rules That Override Your Will

When a British national purchases a holiday home in the Dordogne, an American investor acquires a Paris apartment, or an Australian expat settles in Provence, the last thing on their mind is …

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Fraudulent Misrepresentation (Dol) in French Property Transactions: A Guide for International Buyers

When you purchase property in France as an international buyer, the transaction is governed by rules that may differ sharply from those in your home jurisdiction. One of the most powerful pr …

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France DPE Energy Performance Rating: What Foreign Property Buyers and Owners Must Know in 2026

France DPE Energy Performance Rating: What Foreign Property Buyers and Owners Must Know in 2026 For foreign nationals acquiring property in France — whether a holiday home, a rental investme …

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French Property Diagnostics (DDT): A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to Mandatory Surveys and Legal Recourse

French Property Diagnostics (DDT): A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Mandatory Surveys and Legal Recourse Every purchase of a built property in France triggers a legal obligation unfamiliar to most …

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French Property Diagnostics (DDT): A Foreign Buyer’s Guide to Mandatory Surveys and Legal Recourse

French Property Diagnostics (DDT): A Foreign Buyer's Guide to Mandatory Surveys and Legal Recourse

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The Notaire in French Property Transactions: A Complete Guide for International Buyers

For anyone purchasing property in France, the notaire is the single most important professional in the transaction. Unlike the common law jurisdictions of the United Kingdom, the United Stat …

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Buying Property in France: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide for Foreign Buyers

Buying property in France is one of the most significant investments a foreign purchaser can make. Every year thousands of buyers from the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and el …

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When a French Property Sale Falls Through: Deposits, Penalties and Legal Remedies for Foreign Buyers

When a French Property Sale Falls Through: Deposits, Penalties and Legal Remedies for Foreign Buyers In July 2026, a leading French estate agency issued a warning that stopped the industry i …

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Selling Property in France as a Non-Resident: The Seller’s Legal Duties, Tax Framework, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes

Selling Property in France as a Non-Resident: The Seller's Legal Duties, Tax Framework, and How to Avoid Costly Mistakes Selling a French property when you live abroad — whether in the UK, t …

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2026 French Property Tax and Legal Changes: What Non-Resident Owners Need to Know

# 2026 French Property Tax and Legal Changes: What Non‑Resident Owners Need to Know More French property law changed in the eighteen months to mid‑2026 than in the previous decade. The 2026 …

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When French Property Deals Go Wrong: Fraud, Agent Liability and the Compromis de Vente

When French Property Deals Go Wrong: Fraud, Agent Liability and the Compromis de Vente Buying property in France is a milestone many international purchasers prepare for with care. The legal …

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Property Boundaries and Neighbour Disputes in France: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know Before Purchasing

Property Boundaries and Neighbour Disputes in France: What Every Foreign Buyer Must Know Before Purchasing Few aspects of French property law catch foreign buyers off guard as sharply as bou …

Maître Reda Kohen

Maître Reda Kohen

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