French Property
French Property Conveyancing Services
"Should any of our friends undertake a French property purchase, I would certainly recommend you! Many Thanks."
(Mr and Mrs Smith, Sussex.)
Are you planning to buy a house in France - a bijou barn in Bordeaux, or a petit gîte in Provence? Before you get caught up in the dream think about the practical issues of purchasing property abroad.
With first hand experience and knowledge of French and English Legal systems, Mayo Wynne Baxter’s French Conveyancing Team can provide helpful and effective advice and assistance. We have fluent French speakers, some of whom have a number of years’ experience of living and working in France and of dealing with French property matters, property professionals and French legal representatives.
Our Team offers flexible, tailor-made services - whatever your question we will assist if we can. Our most frequently used services relating to French conveyancing include:
Property purchases Inheritance and tax planning Marriage contracts Property sales and capital gains tax Probate and administration of estates Practical advice and linguistic assistance
Independent, bilingual advice from Mayo Wynne Baxter
It would be unwise to assume that simply because France is a member of the European Union, its rules and laws are similar to England. When buying a property in France, you need the expertise of a dedicated French conveyancing team.
Here are some of the issues you will need to consider:
Buying a property in France:
Who will look after my interests? Can I buy the property subject to obtaining planning permission? Who will inherit the property on my death and what inheritance tax will be due?
Selling a property in France:
Is the Estate Agent’s mandate fair? Will I have to pay capital gains tax in France?
Dealing with a French inheritance:
Which law will apply? Who will inherit? How much inheritance tax will I have to pay in France? How do I transfer property out of the deceased’s name to enable it to be sold?
At Mayo Wynne Baxter, our dedicated French Conveyancing Team provides the specialist advice needed to ensure that you take the positive steps required.
To discuss buying or selling a house or property in France contact the French Property Team on:
Tel: 01323 730543
Email: ecoxall@mayowynnebaxter.co.uk
