If you are thinking about buying or selling a property in France you might be concerned about how the French legal system works, how you will overcome any language barriers and who will support you to act in your best interests.
Our French legal services team is made up fluent French speakers and French nationals who specialise in various aspects of French property law and the UK tax system.
We can assist with cross-border issues that may arise through the loss of a loved one as well as other French legal matters.
At Furley Page, we guide you through the complexities of French law, break down the language barriers for you and provide you with expert legal advice in plain English.
Our French property and estates services
Our French property and estates services include:
- Buying a French property
- Selling a French property
- Rental of French property
- Contentious property issues in relation to French property
- English and French wills, succession planning and French inheritance
- Estate administration and foreign assets
- Gifts of French property
- French property transfers on divorce
- French property related services
- UK tax considerations on selling a French property
- UK tax considerations in having a French property investment
- French and UK tax obligations when living in France
- Visa and citizenship service
- General French legal advice
French property
We can guide you through the process of buying and selling French property, liaising with the Estate Agent and Notaire (a public official who certifies legal documents) for you, and explaining in detail the legal documents you will need to sign.
Contentious property issues in France
We can assist with disputes, property defects, eviction, property garnishment, landlord/tenant issues, leases and other property challenges you could encounter in France.
UK taxes
We can advise you on your UK tax obligations in respect of French property. We can also help you review your will to make sure that it reflects your wishes regarding the distribution of your estate on death. We do not advise on French taxes.
Wills
We can help you review your will to make sure it reflects your wishes regarding the distribution of your estate on death. We will also advise you on estate planning and UK Inheritance Tax where applicable.
French estates
If you are a beneficiary of a French estate, we can work with a Notaire for you to finalise the estate administration, advising you on how succession law applies.
Visa and citizenship service for owners of French property
We offer a visa and citizenship service for existing or potential owners of property in France who are seeking to spend more than 90 days in France or to become a French resident or French citizen.
French property and estates services
- Buying and selling a French property >
- English and French wills and succession planning >
- Estate administration and foreign assets >
- Gifts of French property >
- French property transfers on divorce >
- French property related services >
- Tax obligations when living in France >
- UK tax considerations on selling a French property >
- UK tax considerations having a French property investment >
Sharon assisted me to navigate the complexities of my late wife's French estate. Throughout the process, she was exceptionally kind, patient, and understanding. Her deep knowledge of French estate law, combined with her efficiency and professionalism, made what could have been a stressful experience much more manageable. She handled everything with clarity and precision, keeping me informed at every stage. I am truly grateful for her expertise and support, and I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal assistance in this area.
Client of Sharon Wilson-Dutin, Mr Taylor of Edinburgh
February 2025
How can we help you?
Call us on
0333 331 9877Choose Furley Page for French legal services
Our French legal services team is made up of legal specialists; including French qualified and registered lawyers (Avocats), English solicitors and UK tax experts.
Our goal is to make the task you are undertaking easy. Our fluent and native French speakers can help you navigate the buying and selling French property within the French legal system.
For more information about our French property and estates services contact Sharon Wilson-Dutin or Deborah Vaysse.
How can we help you?
Call us on
0333 331 9877
