Everything including the kitchen sink

What constitutes fixtures and fittings in a French property sale?

There is no clear legal definition in France between fixtures and fittings in a property sale which can cause last-minute complications between buyer and seller.

In fact, very often in France, seller and buyer leave unstated exactly what is to . . . → Read More: Everything including the kitchen sink

Following your dreams and avoiding nightmares when buying in France

I was recently lucky enough to be invited to share a delicious coupe de champagne with a very happy couple, newly ensconced in their beautiful home here in the Midi-Pyrénées. The champagne was to celebrate the realisation of a long-held dream and the start of a new adventure for my clients who . . . → Read More: Following your dreams and avoiding nightmares when buying in France

The cost of buying French property falls 25%

The property market in south west France is suddenly booming thanks to the perfect combination of favourable currency exchange rates, low house prices and very cheap mortgage rates. In particular, the strengthening of sterling against the euro means that French property is attracting huge interest from British buyers at all levels of . . . → Read More: The cost of buying French property falls 25%

Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

Since January 2015 capital gains tax (CGT) on second homes in France has been reduced to 19% instead of 33.3% for all non European residents bringing it in line with the CGT for residents of European countries including French residents.

The way CGT is calculated in France is that the 19% ‘tax’ . . . → Read More: Changes to French capital gains tax on second homes

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