Consultancy In France

Grants

You will need planning consent for windows. Note the Norman or even Roman arch - is this barn listed? The roof is covered in poor quality 'toles' - and will cost Ł20,000 to replace.

For further information view the advice sheets page.

We can also help with planning applications and grants for gites etc. This is on a consultancy basis or accompanying clients to France. Please read our "Gites" Information sheet on the grant situation in France.

Inheritance Laws and French Estate Planning

Estate planning is essential. If you are tempted by this chateau,- do watch out for the 'wealth tax' and DO NOT put this property into an offshore trust or buy it with a non-French company. Property Insurance can also be a problem, do ask us for a quote.

The vital point that concerns many people is that children must inherit a set proportion of your estate in France, upon your death. This can cause great worry for the survivor. However, it is possible to delay and sometimes to defeat this with care. If you know how! This is where we come in.

If pressed to sign a "compromis de vente", always phone us first.

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