French lawyer and Solicitor  CordiezSolicitors

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Practice areas

Residential and commercial conveyancing

Contract drafting / review

Legal representation

Deposit recovery

Legal representation through French conveyancing procedures

Most investors realise how essential it is to be protected when buying real-property in France. There are many reasons to appoint a qualified legal representative to look after the interests of the buyer. Read more

Several scenarios can easily be avoided:

-  Buyer buys property with charges, encumbrances and other debts, or property that has never been registered;

-  The property is not the one that has been seen;

-  The purchaser hands over a deposit to someone purporting to be owner who subsequently disappears;

-  Unbeknown to the purchaser, there are legal tenants occupying the property;

-  Buyer, who has paid a sum of the money towards a new property, is unable to complete because the developer has run out of    money and declares bankruptcy;

Independent legal representation

Cordiez French Solicitors can help you successfully buy or sell French Property. We will act for you and help you every step of the way. We will advise and assist you on legal matters connected with the purchase of your French property from start to finish and will protect your interests until the property becomes your own. We will assist you in the following ways as appropriate:

   Reviewing pre-purchase agreement or "compromis de vente"

   Talking you through the contract over the telephone, or emailing you a bullet-point summary

   Drafting any necessary protective clauses and arranging for these to be included in contract

   Arranging/advising on payment of deposit

   Obtaining copies of registered plan (plan cadastral) and highlighting potential issues

   Advising on types of ownership (particularly important for joint purchasers)

   Liaising with notaire

   Perusing and approving the final conveyance Deed.

Comprehensive legal assistance package

The service includes all the above, plus enhanced reporting and support, legal advice on French Inheritance law and how to minimise French tax (including IHT and CGT.) We will assist you in the following ways as appropriate:

   Negotiating and corresponding with estate agent

   Co-ordinating of valuation and survey if required

   Making an offer, subject to mortgage/survey, on your behalf

        See sample without prejudice purchase offer

   Inspecting pre-purchase agreement

   Talking you through the contract over the telephone, or emailing you a bullet-point summary

   Drafting any necessary protective clauses and arranging for these to be included in contract

   Arranging/advising on payment of deposit

   Checking title

   Checking that pre-emption rights are waived

   Obtaining copies of registered plan (plan cadastral) and highlighting potential issues

   Advising on types of ownership (particularly important for joint purchasers) and ensuring that the necessary clauses are        included in the final conveyance Deed

   Liaising with notaire, appointing own notaire as necessary

   Arranging power of attorney

   Perusing and approving the final conveyance deed and co-ordinating the completion process

   Advising on how to minimise French succession law and inheritance tax.