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Between the Pre Inspection and Delivery

Understanding Snagging in France

The Pre-Inspection Visit Explained

Discover what happens during a Pré-Livraison, from your arrival on site to inspecting your new home and recording any observations before the official handover.

Preparing for the Pre-Inspection

Learn how to prepare for your Pré-Livraison in France, including what to bring, what to expect and how to make the most of this important pre-delivery inspection.

Pre-Inspection and Property Delivery

Two appointments, one goal: A complete walkthrough of the pre-inspection and delivery process for your new build, and what to do if you can't be there.

Le Règlement de Copropriété

A Complete Guide to the Co-Ownership Regulations: what they contain, how they shape ownership, and the key clauses every international buyer should review before purchasing in France.

Moving permanently to France

Everything an international buyer needs to know about relocating to France, from securing your long-stay visa to registering for healthcare, managing your tax position, and settling into French life.

Declaring Rental Income in France

A practical guide for overseas property owners, whether you rent through an agent or independently and whether your property is furnished or unfurnished.

Swimming Pool Tax in France

Everything international property owners need to know about declaring a private swimming pool to the French authorities and what taxes to expect.

SCI vs SARL de Famille in France

A practical guide to the two most popular property holding structures in France. What they are, how they are taxed, and how to choose between them.

Inheritance Tax Planning in France

Knowing who inherits your French property is essential in real estate planning. How much will they pay in tax, who manages everything and what can you do now to protect them?

Inheritance & Succession in France

What happens to your French property when you die? A complete guide to succession law, ownership structures, inheritance tax, and estate planning for international buyers.

Property investment in France

Explore France’s key property investment models, helping overseas buyers compare LMNP, SCI, Leaseback properties or Déficit Foncier to build a stronger long‑term strategy.

Property Insurance in France

A complete breakdown of French property insurance: what's compulsory, what's advisable, and what changes depending on whether you own, let, borrow, or rent.

Renting your French property

Every rental model available to you, from a casual arrangement with friends and family to a fully VAT reclaim investment operation with obligations, tax implications, services & furnishing all explained.

Personalising Your New Build property

Buying off-plan in France gives you a window of opportunity to personalise your property before it is built. Here is exactly what is possible, how to request it, and what limits apply.

The 90-Day Schengen Rule

A practical guide and everything you need to know about  the Schengen 90-day rule for international buyers of new build property in the French Alps and Riviera.

Why Invest in a New Build in France

Discover why buying new build in France beats resale. Lower fees, VEFA guarantees, RE2020 energy standards and LMNP tax advantages, apartments, villas and chalets compared.

The Role of the Syndic

What the syndic does, when they become part of your purchase, what you will pay, and how to protect your interests as an international owner in a French copropriété.

French New Build Buying Process

Everything an international buyer needs to know, from selecting your development to receiving your keys and the legal protections that safeguard you at every stage.

Currency Exchange Services

Why how you move your money can be as important as the price you negotiate and how to protect yourself across a multi-year off-plan purchase.

The Role of the French Notaire

Why the notaire is the most important professional in your French property transaction and exactly what to expect from reservation to title registration.

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